Does overclock improve gaming performance?

[SteveFace]

I got a pretty old computer, and the good games my computer can run are a bit laggy. So I have heard about overclocking a while ago and I want to do that.
The question is, will overclocking improve FPS in my games? And my CPU has 45 C in idle, and that sounds pretty high to me (or is it?). And last question: Should I OC my GPU or CPU (for games)?

Here are my specs:

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 2.00 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT 1GB (i dont know what DDR)
Memory: 3GB RAM DDR2 333 Mhz
Motherboard: Gigabyte P31-S3G

 

[prit87]

And about the temp, it never gets higher than 47 C (Core Clock 650 Mhz, Memory clock 450 MHz, if I go higher everything drops to 200 Mhz

when you have a budget in mind then you can share it here so that we could come up with a build .

 

[SteveFace]

well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system

 

[prit87]

well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system

Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400

 

[mosti]

well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system

Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400

This has been chosen as the solution. You should thank him for the time he took to put this build together for you.

 

[SteveFace]

well, I can buy 1 for about $800-$900, I don't know any good PC components, just the manufacturers lmao, thats why I wanna buy a pre-built system

Here is a good build for you with all good components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $908.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-10 12:54 EDT-0400

Thanks a lot, that's awesome! I can't wait to buy it! Thanks a LOT again!

 

[prit87]

No problem happy to help.