Looking into overclocking (CPU/GPU)

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Emn1ty

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Currently looking into overclocking but I have a few questions before I do. First off I guess I should list my hardware:

Mobo: Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3

CPU: AMD FX-6100 Unlocked Black Edition (idle temp: 21-25^C, stress: 51-55^C)

GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX560

Case: Corsair 500R

Cooling: Intake (2x front 120mm, 1x side 200mm, 2x top 140mm) Exhaust (1x back 120mm) and standard heat sink for CPU - these can be swapped around for better airflow if suggested.

Now on with my question. If I were to stick with my standard heat sink would overclocking really be beneficial or would I have to invest in some better cooling options before attempting? I'm thinking no more than bringing my processor to around 3.5-3.8GHz or something along those lines.

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I would strongly recommend a better aftermarket cooler if you are thinking of serious overclocking, I mean beyond, lets say, 4.0 GHz

And besides, Air coolers are very cheap these days and good ones too, from 10 USD onwards

Mights be a bit expensive but has some very positive reviews.

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835103099

If you want cheaper, then its no problem, you aren't gonna lose anything

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835103064

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835103087

And this one is probably the best of the lot

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16835103075

But as you said, if you want to keep it under 4.0 GHz, then there is no need for another cooler. Stock one will do just fine

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Muhammad Farrukh

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Oh come one man.

Liquid cooling is quite expensive and besides the best things running at their highest, liquid cooling is just for pomp and show

You can get a decent SSD for that price but of course you'll lose the amazing look of the inside of case

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Emn1ty

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I have seen a cooling system that installs on the exhaust fan mount of your computer and was wondering about those as well. Any real difference between a direct contact cooler and one that feeds with a tube?

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spikey_richie

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Oh come one man.

Liquid cooling is quite expensive and besides the best things running at their highest, liquid cooling is just for pomp and show

You can get a decent SSD for that price but of course you'll lose the amazing look of the inside of case

The Corsair Hydro kits aren't that expensive http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/coolers-water/water-cooling-kits

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