OC CPU?

[Air France 19]

Hi,

 

Will it make a big difference for FSX in performance if OC my I5 3rd Gen 3.40GHz to 4.2GHz?

[nolatron 12]

I OC'd my i5 2500l up to about 4.5GHZ I think. It's running very stable there and I did notice with FSX I don't drop as frames when I fly over the downtown New Orleans when I have "US Cities X - New Orleans" enabled.

 

I'd say go for it. I have a Azrock motherboard and there's a really good how-to out there for oc'ing it with a i5.

[ZachLW 37]

Hi,

 

Will it make a big difference for FSX in performance if OC my I5 3rd Gen 3.40GHz to 4.2GHz?

 

You'll see a difference.

[Air France 19]

Can OC my CPU Using the Asus AI Software? Because if I can its really easy to OC.

[Ben Cap 89]

Can OC my CPU Using the Asus AI Software? Because if I can its really easy to OC.

 

I would reccomend that you stay away from Asus AI Suite. Stick with OC'ing in the BIOS.

[Air France 19]

I would reccomend that you stay away from Asus AI Suite. Stick with OC'ing in the BIOS.

 

How come? Thanks!!

[Air France 19]

Also I have installed this cooler. How much could I OC my CPU to?

 

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

[nolatron 12]

Also I have installed this cooler. How much could I OC my CPU to?

 

Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155

 

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

 

I've got the same one. Works good.

 

As far as how much to OC, it all depends. Different combination of hardware can result in different numbers. Heck, even the same hardware can have different numbers simply from 1 CPU to the next.

 

It's really a matter of making changes, run the test and watch temps. All good? Go up .1GHz and repeat until you either crash windows or your CPU runs too hot.

 

Here's the guide I was talking about. It's made for Asrock motherboards but you can probably use it as a general guide for whatever board you have. It has links and steps for good testing tools too.

 

http://www.overclock...-asrock-edition

[Air France 19]

I've got the same one. Works good.

 

As far as how much to OC, it all depends. Different combination of hardware can result in different numbers. Heck, even the same hardware can have different numbers simply from 1 CPU to the next.

 

It's really a matter of making changes, run the test and watch temps. All good? Go up .1GHz and repeat until you either crash windows or your CPU runs too hot.

 

Here's the guide I was talking about. It's made for AZrock motherboards but you can probably use it as a guide for whatever board you have It has links and steps for good tools.

 

http://www.overclock...-asrock-edition

 

I have this mother board. P8Z77-V Pro with a GTX 670 ;)

[Air France 19]

 

 

I've got the same one. Works good.

 

As far as how much to OC, it all depends. Different combination of hardware can result in different numbers. Heck, even the same hardware can have different numbers simply from 1 CPU to the next.

 

It's really a matter of making changes, run the test and watch temps. All good? Go up .1GHz and repeat until you either crash windows or your CPU runs too hot.

 

Here's the guide I was talking about. It's made for Asrock motherboards but you can probably use it as a general guide for whatever board you have. It has links and steps for good testing tools too.

 

http://www.overclock...-asrock-edition

 

 

What do tou OC your CPU to?

[nolatron 12]

What do tou OC your CPU to?

 

I got mine up 4.5GHz running stable with good temps.

[Air France 19]

 

 

I got mine up 4.5GHz running stable with good temps.

 

And would you say that made a big impact in FSX? How many more FPS?