First time OC'ing! Super excited!

**RaidenBeats** · February 3rd, 2013 08:44 AM

I have never done an OC job before and I really need to so I can keep up with some Current gen games.
my pc specs are

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
XFX Radeon R7750 2GB Video card
and my MOBO is an MSI 2A9C

How do i go about OC'ing and what can i do to squeeze performance from my CPU/VideoCard without damaging my pc or having to switch cooling systems?
thanks for the help in advance guys

**8pecxstudios** · February 3rd, 2013 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by RaidenBeats

I have never done an OC job before and I really need to so I can keep up with some Current gen games.
my pc specs are

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
XFX Radeon R7750 2GB Video card
and my MOBO is an MSI 2A9C

How do i go about OC'ing and what can i do to squeeze performance from my CPU/VideoCard without damaging my pc or having to switch cooling systems?
thanks for the help in advance guys

Hi Mate

First You Want To Make Sure You Can Keep It Cooled What Type Of Cooler Are You Using
Second Check If Your Motherboard Has The Required Settings To Achieve Overclocking Your CPU
Third Make Sure You Have Enough PSU Juice As To Prevent Voltage Bottleneck

This Will Give You A Good Run Down About Your CPU https://www.overclockers.com/3-step-g...core-i3-i5-i7/

Also Note Overclocking Has Its Risks So Make Sure You Understand Thos Before Trying OK

Good Luck And Remember Small Bumps On The Clock Settings Not Large Ones

**RaidenBeats** · February 3rd, 2013 09:37 AM

thank you for that link! bookmarked for future reference!
at the moment im running pretty crappy cooling. i have 1 cpu fan 1 case fan and 1 video card fan. i accidentally left one side of my pc at a previous house and i need to go back and get it (still moving) when i do that im going to install a second fan.

**8pecxstudios** · February 3rd, 2013 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by RaidenBeats

thank you for that link! bookmarked for future reference!
at the moment im running pretty crappy cooling. i have 1 cpu fan 1 case fan and 1 video card fan. i accidentally left one side of my pc at a previous house and i need to go back and get it (still moving) when i do that im going to install a second fan.

Well I Wouldn't Do Anything Till You Have An Aftermarket Air Cooler Or Watercooler For The CPU

Never Try Overclocking On Stock CPU Cooler

**RaidenBeats** · February 3rd, 2013 10:08 AM

do you have any suggestions as far as fans go? preferably the ones that plug into the pentagon shaped power cords that come from the PSU ?

**8pecxstudios** · February 3rd, 2013 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by RaidenBeats

do you have any suggestions as far as fans go? preferably the ones that plug into the pentagon shaped power cords that come from the PSU ?

aftermarket air coolers

https://www.newegg.com/CPU-Fans-Heats...4?Tpk=cpu fans

watercoolers

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...+hydro&x=0&y=0

i use corsair h100 best buy ever for my i7 2600k

make sure your case has room to support an air cooler or if watercooled a radiator

as for molex connector base fans a fan controller would be best suited as it supports different fan speeds and most can support 3 or more fans it just takes up a drive bay the size of a dvd burner base on the type of controller

fan controllers like this https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999220

Edit: tho if you have the money it prob would be better to buy a good SSD as the performance incease just from the SSD could save you the potential issues with overclocking