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  1. 19-08-12, 10:47 #1
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    Can I overclock?

    Hey guys, I have a pretty old system but want to try overclocking it in the near future (after some cooling upgrades),

    I have the

    i5-2400 @ 3.10GHz

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    Geforce GTX 550ti

    can anyone tell me how well, if it all these can be overclocked?

    Thanks guys.
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  2. 19-08-12, 10:58 #2
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    you probably could, but, dont mate.

    The K version intel cpus are best for overclocking, as the multipliers are unlocked, whereas the standard intel cpus do not have unlocked multipliers. I believe the K can be overclocked pretty high, but the non K versions cant and trying to do so, would damage the cpu.

    Although the non k versions can be overclocked, but probably not much further than stock speeds, it will also output a ton of more heat, if cooling isn't extremely good, you will effect the longevity of the cpu.

    I considered oc'in my 2600 but decided against it, for a few reasons.
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    okay thanks for the info dude, any idea on the GPU?
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    Quote Originally Posted by iBushay View Post
    okay thanks for the info dude, any idea on the GPU?
    You will void your warranty (if you still have one) and it could lead to instability if not done properly.

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    oh god yeah dont overclock the gpu, lol I've seen a guy who overclocked his already factory overclocked gpu, lol he nearly fried it, it kept crashing hahah.

    was funny, but erm yea dont do it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom_gr7 View Post
    oh god yeah dont overclock the gpu, lol I've seen a guy who overclocked his already factory overclocked gpu, lol he nearly fried it, it kept crashing hahah.

    was funny, but erm yea dont do it.
    haha, maybe he wanted to cook his eggs on it.

    I should probably know this, as it's my GPU but, is my GPU already overclocked?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rubensolo View Post
    You will void your warranty (if you still have one) and it could lead to instability if not done properly.
    Warranty went a while back lol, and I did find out that it can lead to instability, but if I got it right, how much performance do you think it could increase?
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    some GPUs are factory overclocked? like ASUS and EVGA overclock their cards fairly good before shipping them
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