Hey guys.
Well I've had my system since last October and have just bought another 4GB of RAM to take me up to 8GB today.
Now originally when I bought the system I didn't plan on overclocking it however I feel like a bit of a challenge now just a tad uneasy as I'm scared I'll end up killing my PSU/Mobo/CPU or something.
Things I think you will need to know:
CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail
Mobo: Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
Case: Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced Dominator Case - Black
PSU: Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-400CXUK)
Now from reading around I guess If I want to significantly increase the speed I will need a new CPU cooler. I am willing to pay probably around £50-60 for one I guess.
CPU-Z currently reads
Core Speed: 1543.3MHz (just browsing the net not doing anything strenous)
Multiplier: x 9.0
Bus Speed: 171.4MHz
QPI Link: 3086.7MHz
Realisticly what speed do you think I can obtain with a decent CPU cooler and overclocked quite high?
Cheers Lads.
Well I've had my system since last October and have just bought another 4GB of RAM to take me up to 8GB today.
Now originally when I bought the system I didn't plan on overclocking it however I feel like a bit of a challenge now just a tad uneasy as I'm scared I'll end up killing my PSU/Mobo/CPU or something.
Things I think you will need to know:
CPU: Intel Core i5 760 2.80GHz (Lynnfield) (Socket LGA1156) - Retail
Mobo: Asus P7P55D-E Intel P55 (Socket 1156) DDR3 Motherboard
Case: Cooler Master CM-690 II Advanced Dominator Case - Black
PSU: Corsair CX 400W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-400CXUK)
Now from reading around I guess If I want to significantly increase the speed I will need a new CPU cooler. I am willing to pay probably around £50-60 for one I guess.
CPU-Z currently reads
Core Speed: 1543.3MHz (just browsing the net not doing anything strenous)
Multiplier: x 9.0
Bus Speed: 171.4MHz
QPI Link: 3086.7MHz
Realisticly what speed do you think I can obtain with a decent CPU cooler and overclocked quite high?
Cheers Lads.
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