Should I Overclock

[LiquidFlame]

I have never overclocked any of my computers, but with my brand new system, I’m starting to consider it, but I have questions. I guess my first one is, what’s the real purpose of doing it, I know it would probably be fun, but will I really see a difference? My second question is by overclocking my computer; does it halve the life of the components? I really want to use this system for a while; I’m not one of those builders that builds a new computer every year. My last question that I have for now is if I read the EVGA 680i Overclocking Guide: http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/45121/nforce_680i_sli_overclocking.pdf, well that give me all the info that I need right now for overclocking my system? I want to make sure I do everything right so I don’t kill my CPU, Memory, etc.. Thanks for the advice in advance.

 

[Jim_L9]

If you raise the vcore it will reduce the life of your CPU. I have my Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 GHz and was able to do it with a reduced vcore and reasonable temperatures. I now have great performance at a reasonable cost and it won't affect the life of the CPU much. I also use the Tuniq Tower 120.

 

[itotallybelieveyou]

learn how to do it. Do it so you confirm you know how to. Turn it back down. When new games come out and your are lagging OC it