FMod Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ok, I've decided that I'm not going to overclock as I'm not as educated right now about computers anyway and I see that 3.5 ?hz is about what I can get which is better than what I have( I'll try to update my profile) with what I have. Please don't get my above post to say you shouldn't overclock. Rather, you should build a system that can handle overclocking. Then, when you need the extra performance, apply a moderate turbo limit increase. This includes an aftermarket CPU heatsink, which are better and quieter, and a motherboard with 8+ phase power supply. These will lower the temperatures and the current per component, resulting in headroom for higher clocks. (As opposed to getting the cheapest parts possible.) Either Haswell or Broadwell will do 4.1-4.2 GHz with no effort at near-stock voltage (negative offset of -0.05 to -0.1 V, usually). Skylake, 4.4 GHz. This is light overclocking that won't harm the system or increase power draw significantly. Anyway, you won't really need it at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 I don't mind overclocking at all, I just read a couple places online that it's a lot more complicated than just a throw of a switch. I mean hell, I guess I could try it on the one I have now, I just don't know if it can be done and if it could be supported. It's a loaner computer from the school, classroom workstation. I don't think I've seen "turbo" mentioned anywhere with regards to computers, are you a car buff too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 One of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 One of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Or this one in the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 I wont be using Windows 10. I'm not sure that any of them would be that much different for what I want to do which is like I said, run Windows 7 and Windows XP for nothing more demanding than a heavily modded Skyrim but not as heavy as multiple followers and 200 mods. I dont expect I would go over 50-75 mods. I want XP to play older games that work better on it and if I can ever get paid for doing basic maintenance/Troubleshooting for people around my age and older more than likely, they'll be using XP or 7. Anything before XP or after 7, I'll refer them to an associate. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastersSon Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 As mentioned imo the goal is 4GHz or better, and I think all the systems you list are capable of it. I'd strongly advise 16GB or more of ram, especially if you plan to use a graphics card with more than 4GB of video memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 I don't remember if the gpu I bought, has that much, I have it listed in my profile,. How does too little of VRAM and/or RAM affect the game? I'm also wondering if I could overclock my GPU and CPU with the components, I currently have listed in my profile, how would I figure that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastersSon Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 For 3D use, video memory is mapped to system ram, so the more graphics memory you have, the more system ram is required. It was one of several reasons why it was ridiculous for Nvidia to sell the 12GB Titan as a "gaming" card. Few games use over 4GB, and in a system with 8GB of system ram, the bulk of the card's 12GB is entirely unusable. It's barely usable on a 16GB system (Nvidia recommends 24GB or more for this card). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovennamedheats Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Dumbasses, that's why I'll never be afraid to find a job. There will always be idiots that need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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