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Hi I am new to overclocking, this will be my first time. Can someone tell me how much overclocking this build can handle? So my build is:

* Intel Core i7-2600k Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz Quad Core 8000K
* Antec KUHLER H2O 620 extra quiet Liquid Cooling System
* Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Z68, Onboard Video, DVI & HDMI, SLI & X-Fire, SATA3, USB 3.0, GB LAN
* 8GB (2x4GB) PC12800 DDR3 1600 Dual Channel
* SLI Dual GeForce GTS 450 1GB x2 Quad head, DVI, HDMI (2 cards)
* 1000.0 GB Western Digital Blue 7200RPM SATA 3 6.0Gb/s 32m cache
* Fan-Less Aluminum Silent Hard Drive Cooler with Heatpipes
* Sony 24x SATA DVD Recorder Dual Layer +R/RW -R/RW
* All-in-One Memory Card Reader Internal Black
* Realtek HD digital audio (onboard)
* Ethernet network adapter (onboard)
* Cooler Master Elite 311 black, Side Window, front USB
* Dual Case Fans 120 mm Extra Quiet DC fan (two fans)
* Crossair 750W Power Supply, SLI & X-fire ready
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit DVD w/SP1 & Win 8 Pro Upgrade offer


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Edited by Overclock2day - 7/9/12 at 10:51am
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None if you don't get a the 2600k (need k)
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Originally Posted by Plooto View Post

None if you don't get a the 2600k (need k)

This, also why are you getting 2 x GTS 450 cards? Do you already have them or getting them used from somewhere cheap?

PSU is garbage, would recommend something else. Are you located in the US or what shops do you have available.
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Hey I don't think I know what you mean? I thought the Power Supply Unit was fine? Umm I am buying from Micro Computers. What type of PSU would you suggest?
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you wont be able to overclocked that much, your CPU has a locked multiplier, you should return your pre-built and build your own.

SLI GTS 450s are crap for current gen games.
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Something like the Rosewill HIVE or Capstone series would be good

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133

Do you already have the GTS 450s?

Also you will need the 'k' series processor 2600K to overclock at all.
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Hey I don't think I know what you mean? I thought the Power Supply Unit was fine? Umm I am buying from Micro Computers. What type of PSU would you suggest?
Buy a GTX 480, it's probably around the same price and power consumption as the GTS 450s. I would suggest this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
 
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Something like the Rosewill HIVE or Capstone series would be good

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133

Do you already have the GTS 450s?

Also you will need the 'k' series processor 2600K to overclock at all.

This. I've used a few rosewill Hives and capstones now. Awesome PSU's. And noooo on SLI 450's. Please no. Go with one nice card. 2 low to mid range cards = obnoxious headache with power power usage and driver nightmares for limited scaling. One nice or even one mid range card. My one gtx 460 did fine not too long ago all on its own. My 6950 did awesome on its own too. Great card solo.
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thanks just switched to 2600k plus 750W --> Crossair
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thanks just switched to 2600k plus 750W --> Crossair

Change the GPUs, why don't you build this yourself instead of getting a pre-built?
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