Is Overclocking my chip worth it?

[TheBobcat]

I am asking is if it is worth it to overclock my Processor as i don't know if i will see much of an improvement for what i need it to do. Also the saying "a candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long" sticks with me every time i think about it.

My computer specs:

OS: windows 7 ultimate
Mobo: Gigabyte 970A-UD3P
CPU- AMD FX-8320
CPU Cooler- Arctic freezer 13
RAM- 8GB corsair vengeance
GPU- AMD Radeon HD 7790
PSU- 600W Corsair builder series

I mainly use my computer for gaming and some light editing on random stuff so would i see any improvement or is it just not worth it and safe to keep it at it's stock speed.

 

[johnrob]

How long do you want your chip to last? 10 years? Maybe not worth it. If you plan on upgrading in the next 3 years or so though you should see a performance gain with editing and rendering. It's basically free performance, just do your research and OC slowly and gradually. (I should take my own advice)

 

[Vitric9]

If you are into hardware enough and find it interesting , then yes it is worth it. In some cases it is worth it based on the Value of the CPU. Take The Pentium D 805 for example one of Intel Cheapest Pentium Desktop SKUs at the time. Once Overclocked , and most could hit 4.0GHz or more. Now the FX 8320 and FX 6300 offer great value and more so when Overclocked