It depends on the game. Some games rely on the Graphics card being top notch, where others depend on the CPU being top notch. So it's not a simple Yes/No answer.
GAMING: How Much Difference Does OC Contribute?
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Hi, I have some uncertainties, with regards to overclocking for gaming, which is what I usually do on my computer.
I've heard that increasing clock speed of the processor does not contribute much to increased performance with regards to games, rather overclocking the graphics card does.
Same goes for overclocking RAMs, some say it does not have much effect too.
Any truth in this? Some discussion would be much appreciated
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BTW: Currently on my E5200 @ 2.944GHz, VCore of 1.2.
Edit: I have a 3DMark06 result of 11229, is that fine?
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I've heard that increasing clock speed of the processor does not contribute much to increased performance with regards to games, rather overclocking the graphics card does.
Same goes for overclocking RAMs, some say it does not have much effect too.
Any truth in this? Some discussion would be much appreciated
BTW: Currently on my E5200 @ 2.944GHz, VCore of 1.2.
Edit: I have a 3DMark06 result of 11229, is that fine?
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Thanks for the quick reply. But how about on a general scope? [Exclude Crysis if you must
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Originally Posted by Toonshorty It depends on the game. Some games rely on the Graphics card being top notch, where others depend on the CPU being top notch. So it's not a simple Yes/No answer. |
Thanks for the quick reply. But how about on a general scope? [Exclude Crysis if you must
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Hmm true, kind of a compromising thing. Hopefully my 4850 works well with my E5200, though as I played Spiderman: Web of Shadows I was experiencing quite frequent spikes.
Originally Posted by Toonshorty Well i'm only a newbie to all this but I think you need both a good CPU and a good GPU as if you have a bad CPU the GPU will bottleneck. |
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Yeah definitely think so too, hopefully it'll run well when I install it. So far into Spiderman & Fallout 3.
Fallout 3 seems relatively smooth, seemingly more smooth than Spiderman.
Originally Posted by G|F.E.A.D|Killa crysis benifits alot from overclocks on both cards and CPU |
Fallout 3 seems relatively smooth, seemingly more smooth than Spiderman.
Dude crank up that E5200 you have a lot of room left!
Increasing the cpu frequency will allow the video card (especially your 4850) to show it's true potential so I think it is definitely worth it if you are looking to squeeze every last drop of performance out of your system. Good Luck!
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The gains won't by any means be a show stopper but it is there none the less.
Increasing the cpu frequency will allow the video card (especially your 4850) to show it's true potential so I think it is definitely worth it if you are looking to squeeze every last drop of performance out of your system. Good Luck!
CPU overclocking only helps to increase the performance in games if your CPU at current speeds is limiting the potential of your graphic card- bottle necking. Or if you have a very weak CPU and is being pushed to its limits during game play at current speeds. None of these two apply to your rig so overclocking it further wont give you any performance boost in games
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Yeah got afew comments from some OC.net pros on my MSN, told me to go further even though I'm on stock cooler.
Definitely will try it out soon, since E5200's kinda leet in OC-ing.
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Thanks for the informative post man. So I assume, the gains even if I OC further are very marginal?
Originally Posted by hout17 Dude crank up that E5200 you have a lot of room left! Increasing the cpu frequency will allow the video card (especially your 4850) to show it's true potential so I think it is definitely worth it if you are looking to squeeze every last drop of performance out of your system. Good Luck!
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Definitely will try it out soon, since E5200's kinda leet in OC-ing.
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Originally Posted by tibor28 CPU overclocking only helps to increase the performance in games if your CPU at current speeds is limiting the potential of your graphic card- bottle necking. Or if you have a very weak CPU and is being pushed to its limits during game play at current speeds. None of these two apply to your rig so overclocking it further wont give you any performance boost in games
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Thanks for the informative post man. So I assume, the gains even if I OC further are very marginal?
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Exactly. Once you get to the state when your GPU/CPU are in balance and not bottle necking each other you wont see much improvement by overclocking the cpu further. Try to OC your GPU instead! That will give you nice performance boost.
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Definitely will try it out soon, since E5200's kinda leet in OC-ing. Thanks for the informative post man. So I assume, the gains even if I OC further are very marginal? |
Exactly. Once you get to the state when your GPU/CPU are in balance and not bottle necking each other you wont see much improvement by overclocking the cpu further. Try to OC your GPU instead! That will give you nice performance boost.
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I been gettin those spikes in Spiderman: Web of Shadows also, thinks it's the game more anything cause everything else I own plays smooth as can be.
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Originally Posted by Shadowcoust Hmm true, kind of a compromising thing. Hopefully my 4850 works well with my E5200, though as I played Spiderman: Web of Shadows I was experiencing quite frequent spikes. |
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WOW, if you're getting those spikes with YOUR system, then...alright, to hell with the spikes in MY system
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Originally Posted by R00ST3R I been gettin those spikes in Spiderman: Web of Shadows also, thinks it's the game more anything cause everything else I own plays smooth as can be.
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