Advice Needed! Overclocking Intel Pentium G3258 on Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3

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Yes, overclocking is possible with this motherboard and CPU combination.

Here is one of several topics/guides on the 'net which explains overclocking procedure.

The most important factor is to monitor CPU core temperatures while overclocking to make sure they do not get too high (generally, no higher than 80 ~ 85° C).

Another matter is the PSU chosen. Although it is not a bad choice, it is better to use a higher quality PSU, especially when wanting to overclocking.

Suggested PSU's -

Antec HCG-520

XFX TS 550

Antec HCG-520M

Antec HCG-620

SeaSonic G 450

SeaSonic G 550

Antec HCG-620M
Yes, overclocking is possible with this motherboard and CPU combination.

Here is one of several topics/guides on the 'net which explains overclocking procedure.

The most important factor is to monitor CPU core temperatures while overclocking to make sure they do not get too high (generally, no higher than 80 ~ 85° C).

Another matter is the PSU chosen. Although it is not a bad choice, it is better to use a higher quality PSU, especially when wanting to overclocking.

Suggested PSU's -

Antec HCG-520

XFX TS 550

Antec HCG-520M

Antec HCG-620

SeaSonic G 450

SeaSonic G 550

Antec HCG-620M
 
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