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Thanks! I did a little digging and found some info through that link. Is the Scythe Zipang 2 actually any good? It mentions you can mount a 140mm Scythe fan onto it, which supposedly cools both the heatsink and the surrounding motherboard components. Would that be a solid combo? I'm really hoping it won't be too loud. I think I have enough room for it, though—my case is a Thermaltake Armor+ big tower.
Zachary Wilson30 said:This power supply isn't just decent—it's actually more than enough if you're planning to get serious about overclocking!
Honestly, if you're asking how far this goes, nobody can give you a straight answer with any real certainty! It’s anyone's guess at this point.
Forget about trying to overclock everything through software!
Look, if you aren't planning on picking up a top-tier cooler, don't even bother starting this project! Seriously, save yourself the headache. A Katana is a decent enough choice if you're just staying within its budget range, but otherwise, you're asking for trouble.$67)
But before you dive headfirst into anything, seriously—go grab a decent overclocking guide! We actually have one right here on the forum that’ll save you a ton of headaches.
I just finished reading through that... and man, I found a super detailed guide online! It turns out my motherboard and CPU match up perfectly, even if the rest of my rig is a bit different. Those guys using the stock cooler actually managed to push their speeds up to 4 GHz and then some! Right now, I'm sitting at 3.36 GHz, but I’m definitely not pushing it any further until I pick up a beefier cooler later this week.
I haven't been able to find a solid selection in the admin section or via any of the links provided... so I'm turning to you guys! Which cooler would you recommend for an LGA 1156 socket? Honestly, I don't care too much about the price tag—I just want something that absolutely nails the job and keeps things frosty!
Hey, I’ve got a quick question for you guys...
So, here’s my current setup: I’m running an ASUS P7P55D motherboard with an Intel i5 750 clocked at 2.66GHz. For memory, I’ve got 4GB of Corsair DDR3 at 1333MHz. My GPU is an EVGA GTX 260, and I'm pulling power from a Fortron 500W unit..
I'm just using the stock cooler on the CPU right now. As for the case, it's a Thermaltake Armor+ full tower—plenty of room in there and the airflow is absolutely killer..
What kind of speeds can I realistically squeeze out of this? I know my current power supply is a bit of a weak link, so I'm already planning to swap it out for a Corsair 650W very soon..
While I was messing around in the BIOS, I noticed the board has this built-in overclocking utility. It basically does the same thing we do manually—cranking up the frequencies and voltages, then resetting to see if it actually boots. I managed to hit 3.21GHz, but the catch was that it throttled my RAM speed down..
So, here's the big question: could I push it even higher if I did everything manually?
Also, I'm a little worried about the CPU temps. I'm thinking about picking up an aftermarket cooler, but I'm totally lost—any recommendations on which one would be best?