Question about overclocking (first time)

[Repo79]

Finalizing my build, My question is I don't plan to overclock right away but i want to be prepared so when the time comes my build is ready to handle it. With the mobo I have on the build does it allow me auto overclock or is there options to select with over clock you would like to run. I guess is there a easy set program to setup a overclock for beginners in my shoes. Mind you this is my first build ever and I just want to do this right the first time around. I'm not looking to get ever last bit out of the cpu just a lil more and stay in a safe range. If my cooler is not up to par please let me know or any tweeks if needed so this all works well with the build.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yq3Wyf

Thank you
Byron

 

[WildCard999]

Very nice build. As far as the overclocking I would keep away from any program or preset overclock since IMO they typically use a higher voltage then needed. Just read CPU overclocking in BIOS guides and I'm sure soon enough there may be a article using your exact same CPU at some point. On a side note not every CPU will overclock to the same amount so its a bit of trial and error.

The Intel Temperature Guide by Computronix is a great read as well and can give you some good insight into testing and which software to use.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

The cooler you chose is not needed and a high end air cooler such as the be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 would be more then enough to overclock that CPU and would save you a bit of cash.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $80.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 17:45 EST-0500

I changed the CPU cooler and the SSD to a EVO 960 M.2.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Rt7Mm8

 

[Eximo]

ROG series boards are intended for overclocking, yes.

The board should have some default overclocking, check the manual. I know my older Z87 Hero had something like that, something like AI Tuner. They are fine for testing, but really you want to dial in your own overclock so the voltage isn't going overboard.

As Skylake and Kabylake are practically identical you can just use a Z170/Skylake overclocking guide. Overclock.net usually has a good guide.

 

[Repo79]

Very nice build. As far as the overclocking I would keep away from any program or preset overclock since IMO they typically use a higher voltage then needed. Just read CPU overclocking in BIOS guides and I'm sure soon enough there may be a article using your exact same CPU at some point. On a side note not every CPU will overclock to the same amount so its a bit of trial and error.

The Intel Temperature Guide by Computronix is a great read as well and can give you some good insight into testing and which software to use.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

The cooler you chose is not needed and a high end air cooler such as the be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 would be more then enough to overclock that CPU and would save you a bit of cash.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $80.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 17:45 EST-0500

I changed the CPU cooler and the SSD to a EVO 960 M.2.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Rt7Mm8

Will that air cooler hit my ram I have choosen for my build? Just dont want a huge fan that is going to cover the board but I know you want to keep things cool by all means

 

[WildCard999]

It may not work since those look taller then the LPX versions (no LED). You would be fine with a AIO cooler but just to let you know that it will probably run louder then most good air coolers and there's always the very rare chance it may leak and damage your other parts. That being said I've had my Corsair AIO for a few years now with no issues but TBH it's quite audible.

 

[Repo79]

It may not work since those look taller then the LPX versions (no LED). You would be fine with a AIO cooler but just to let you know that it will probably run louder then most good air coolers and there's always the very rare chance it may leak and damage your other parts. That being said I've had my Corsair AIO for a few years now with no issues but TBH it's quite audible.

The be quiet cooler, will it put alot of strain on the mobo cause of the weight?

 

[WildCard999]

There will be a little bit of weight in the front of the motherboard however there will be a mounting bracket that goes on the back of the motherboard to help support it. I've never heard of a cooler snapping off of a motherboard when the conputer is in use, only if the computer is being shipped. If the Dark Rock Pro 3 is too large of a cooler then I'd consider the Cryorig H7. Its considered a "budget" cooler however it would enough to get a decent OC on that CPU. Probably around 4.4-4.5 at the very least but it also depends on the CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 18:46 EST-0500

The thing that's nice about the H7 was the design of it allows memory with taller heat sinks.