Hi all I have setup my pc and want to get as best Fps az I can with respect to overclocking I haven't found any guides that are simple to say the least, what could I expect from my i7 930? Should I get a better CPU or is it a waste at the moment. My pc specs areI7 9301000w corsair psuX58 Ud5r mobo3 x 2gb memory corsair brand from memory (should I add more memory )???Wd 7200rpm drive specific for fsx60gb SSD OP SYSTEMnoctua air coolerWould it be worth getting liquid cooling. ??any help appreciatedWayne h

What type of cooling do you currently have?

Ps sorry forgot to mention I'm running Win 7 64 bit.Should I get a i5 CPU and p67 mobo and replace current ones above? I heard they overclock higher? Thanks Wayne h

You have allready bought this setup? If not, then change to an Sandy Bridge CPU. A i5-2500k of an i7-2600k would be perfect for FSX. They will clock at 4,5-5 GHz with no problem at all. I will get one in the future. But if you allready have it, you can oc it to arround 4 or more GHz with no problem. You just have to have a good cooler and then it´s all ready for a first flight.

Well if your uncomfortable with overclocking, the 1155 systems are much easier and yeah, they definitely clock higher. But you can still get excellent performance with your i7-930. With good cooling, you can probably take it as high as 4.2 or 4.4. The 2500K and 2600K can be taken to 4.8 quite reliably.Also, what case do you have?

I7 overclocking guide for beginners

Here's a guide specific to I7-920/930's. http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/538439-guide-overclocking-core-i7-920-930-a.html

My case is a Lian Li A75 full tower caseWayne h

What type of cooling do you currently have?

Says noctua air cooler in his specs.

Would you get the i5 or i7 ? And which mobo or am I better to buy liquid cooling system and stick with my i7 930

Would you get the i5 or i7 ? And which mobo or am I better to buy liquid cooling system and stick with my i7 930

Slown down hehe. Stick with the i7 930 - it's an excellent CPU. Stay with your noctua cooler, excellent cooler. Liquid is overkill these days unless you're trying to get that last 5% OC out of your CPU.The i7 930 will easily go to 4+ GHz with your current cooler. Check out the links other people posted.

Ok thanks for the advice I'll spend my money on yoke and pedals just wanted to know ic I could get much better performance with a different CPU hehe thanks again I'll have a crack at Oc my CPU will be fun Wayne hPs thanks to all for your advice great stuff  Wayne h