[SOLVED] overclocking a cpu

[Mockss]

i see a lot of threads where someone has slightly OC there cpu and has had a problem but personally i don't see the point because the base clock is usually good enough and unless your a hardcore gamer playing games that require a lot of graphics i can't see why. i may sound dumb but i just want some other opinions

 

[Darkbreeze]

There are many reasons to overclock, even when the overclock doesn't exceed the single core boost speed. For example, in some cases you might be able to easily do an all core 4.2Ghz OC when the all core boost stock configuration only allows something like 3.9Ghz.

The base clock speed is almost never what the CPU actually runs at under a load, so that's irrelevant. Base clock speed, shouldn't even actually exist because it's rare that the CPU is not running either slower or faster than the advertised base clock if everything is configured correctly.

ANY gains you can get for free or for a minimal investment, are usually welcome. If base clock speeds are good for you, that's great, but they are not for most people with gaming or professional use systems.

 

[Giant_Sniper246]

I do see what you mean but for most people including me, If you have the power there to OC then do it. Sometimes it's a massive improvement, sometimes it's not. It all depends on your cpu and if you have won the silicon lottery