is this a good build for overclocking, and what can i improve?

[DudeDownstairs]

hello, i want to build a pc that can run modern games at 1080p with about 60 fps or higher, and i do want to overclock, so i am wondering if this is a good build. i already have a gpu, its the EVGA GTZ 1060 6GB FTW+, so its not included in the build, thank you

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MPCkZ8

budget is $1100-$1200

 

[Herc08]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

 

[Mike3k24]

Here's a cheaper build, it'll have much more gains from overclocking it and also will run all the games you probably have in mind. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3cLBRG

 

[DudeDownstairs]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

thank you so much for the reply, means a lot, i am primarilly going to use this build for gaming, yes, and i want to overclock to get more power out of my system for games, but i know it can be a risk so im a little nervous about it, so do you think it is even worth it? thanks again

 

[DudeDownstairs]

Here's a cheaper build, it'll have much more gains from overclocking it and also will run all the games you probably have in mind. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3cLBRG

i will definitely keep it in mind, thank you so much!

 

[Rexper]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.

The Ryzen 1600 is a better option. The 212 EVO is not a good buy anymore. For 5$ less without any Mail in Rebate you can achieve a smaller, easier to install, similar performing cooler - the Cryorig M9i. Or for $10 more or the same price without MiR, you can achieve the Cryorig H7 which much better performance than either cooler.

A more cost effective SSD: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rrvZxr/crucial-mx300-275gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct275mx300ssd1

 

[Herc08]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

thank you so much for the reply, means a lot, i am primarilly going to use this build for gaming, yes, and i want to overclock to get more power out of my system for games, but i know it can be a risk so im a little nervous about it, so do you think it is even worth it? thanks again

Honestly? No. If you are ok with the stock performance you get, no need to overclock. You break anything if you do, it will jsut crash, but you have to put in time (hours and days) when it comes to overclocking. Try out the stock performance. If you enjoy it, stick with it. If you think you want more, then research overclocking.

Here's a tip, do not rely on the FPS counter. Just play the games and keep it moving. If it looks good WITHOUT the FPS counter, then that is all that matters. You don't see it on a Xbox One or PS4...I'm just saying. Only use the FPS counter as a troubleshooting guide, not a number whore (excuse my language).

 

[Herc08]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.

While this use to be true, a lot of games are starting to use more threads, and will continue to do that in the future. If he wanted more performance, he could step up. Who knows, maybe one day he wants to get into streaming or editing. The i7 willl also benefit in that. You also said "Ryzen 7s" isn't that equivalent to an i7?

 

[Rexper]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.

While this use to be true, a lot of games are starting to use more threads, and will continue to do that in the future. If he wanted more performance, he could step up. Who knows, maybe one day he wants to get into streaming or editing. The i7 willl also benefit in that. You also said "Ryzen 7s" isn't that equivalent to an i7?

If they were to go for streaming, editing, or for games using more threads in the future, the Ryzen path is still better. Again, the i7s are pretty much pointless for gaming under 75hz. Ryzen 7 is created by AMD. i7 is created by Intel. They have different cores, speeds, core count, architecture, sockets, etc.

 

[Herc08]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.

While this use to be true, a lot of games are starting to use more threads, and will continue to do that in the future. If he wanted more performance, he could step up. Who knows, maybe one day he wants to get into streaming or editing. The i7 willl also benefit in that. You also said "Ryzen 7s" isn't that equivalent to an i7?

If they were to go for streaming, editing, or for games using more threads in the future, the Ryzen path is still better. Again, the i7s are pretty much pointless for gaming under 75hz. Ryzen 7 is created by AMD. i7 is created by Intel. They have different cores, speeds, core count, architecture, sockets, etc.

I understand that, but again, we are in a time where games are starting to use more threads, and actually benefit from there. And I know Ryzen is made by AMD, but it's equivalent to an i7 as in performance and it's tier. I also agree that Ryzen is superior in multi-tasking, but when it comes to gaming, Intel is the king right now. No denying that.

 

[Rexper]

This is great for overclocking. If you already have the GPU why is your budget more than $800? You can step up to the 6700K. You can also get Ryzen with a 1600 as well.

But here's the thing, why do you want to overclock? What are you looking to gain? Are you doing this for gaming? ARe you doing this because you saw it on YouTube?

Stepping up to a 6700k is a horrible idea. Intel i5s and Ryzen 5/7s are already capable of 60FPS in most AAA games, so a 6700k won't benefit really.

While this use to be true, a lot of games are starting to use more threads, and will continue to do that in the future. If he wanted more performance, he could step up. Who knows, maybe one day he wants to get into streaming or editing. The i7 willl also benefit in that. You also said "Ryzen 7s" isn't that equivalent to an i7?

If they were to go for streaming, editing, or for games using more threads in the future, the Ryzen path is still better. Again, the i7s are pretty much pointless for gaming under 75hz. Ryzen 7 is created by AMD. i7 is created by Intel. They have different cores, speeds, core count, architecture, sockets, etc.

I understand that, but again, we are in a time where games are starting to use more threads, and actually benefit from there. And I know Ryzen is made by AMD, but it's equivalent to an i7 as in performance and it's tier. I also agree that Ryzen is superior in multi-tasking, but when it comes to gaming, Intel is the king right now. No denying that.

'I also agree that Ryzen is superior in multi-tasking, but when it comes to gaming, Intel is the king right no'.That is basically contradicting what you said about equivalent. They are at the same price range. Yes the Intel performs better in games, but that won't become noticeable unless OP is using a monitor with a refresh rate over 120hz.

 

[Mike3k24]

Intel's dominant performance in gaming is actually narrowing down more and more as time passes. Game optimization is becoming huge for Ryzen in benchmarks https://youtu.be/nYzr4FhLZtw