Recent content by danforthewin

5.0ghz is fairly standard for an 8700k. Usually around 1.3-1.35 volts is required to push that frequency. Delid is not REQUIRED, but I do usually recommend it. As far as overclocking -- There are lots of guides for overclocking on that motherboard. Start by setting the voltage and core...

1. what are Vcores for the 8700k would be considered good and safe for 24/7 OC? 1.35v is what der8aur recommends as a starting point for 5.0ghz 2. what Vcores for the 8700k would you consider safe for occasional OC? Depends on the CPU. There's really only a general range. You'll have to fine...

The 4790k gets insanely hot, so yes, the cooler would most likely work for the 6700k. Intel has used the same CPU cooler for years and it is terrible, but it works kinda.

Reset the bios defaults, load the OS using the video output on the motherboard, go to nvidia's website and download the most recent driver. Reconnect the video cable to the GPU and start the computer again.

CPU - get the 6300. Roughly the same price but better overclocking, and more cores. GPU - 750 or 750ti is the best bang for buck. Storage - SSDs are super cheap now. A 500gb ssd isn't much at all. RAM - Might as well get 8gb considering it's dirt cheap right now. PSU - Don't skimp. You...

Get a dremel and cut off the screw head. The laptop hard drive will plug into a desktop the same way, with a power cable and a sata cable.

You can smash it... Otherwise, without taking the hard drive out, you will not be able to do anything to it. If you manage to take the hard drive out, you can plug it into a desktop computer and wipe it using DBAN or CCleaner. Good luck to you.

Custom built computer or store bought computer? Find the driver for your NIC card, or ethernet port.

CPU will not benefit you in terms of graphics. You will not notice any increase in performance between your CPU and a new Intel CPU unless you're doing some intense rendering or hosting. Just save your money.

Considering you're pushing more power to the same chip than you would at stock settings, common sense would suggest it will lower the life of the CPU at least some amount. How much? It's impossible to tell. In my experience, overclocking has never caused any premature failure. Keep your...