Overlocked PC – Guide to build you Custom Overlocked Gaming PC
If your PC is looking a little more yellow than it used to be, or is struggling to run Minesweeper, maybe it’s so ancient that it takes up a whole room of the house, then it may be a right time to upgrade your PC.
There are so many things which need to be looked into when buying an Extreme Gaming PC, especially if it’s an overclocked one! Research is necessary to get the correct machine you need and it is only you who knows exactly what it is that you require from a machine. However, Arbico are always here to help and give the best advice we can.
So let’s get to business. It’s best to have some sort of games in mind when you think about buying an Overlocked Gaming PC. The Recommended Requirements can be used as a basis for the minimum amount of performance you would need from your PC and it can help us give you the best suggestion on what to go for. Also bear in mind that many games are different in terms of how much of each resource (CPU, Memory, and Graphics) they need. Some future proofing is also advisable as you do not want to need an upgrade 6 months down the line when the next big games are released.
The first component you would need to look at is the CPU or Processor. It’s best to look for a good performance to price ratio with any component, but to also take into account the overclocking ability of the CPU. Let’s move on to the motherboard. Although a decent motherboard isn’t really needed for gaming, it is required when overclocking and running powerful components. Most motherboards do allow some overclocking, but can be limited by the chipsets and layout. A good amount of heat sinks on the key chips of the motherboard are key indicators of a decent overclocking motherboard. Overclocking a CPU results in added heat, which reduces the life of your components and can cause an unstable system. To combat this, a decent CPU cooler is essential. Moreover, Memory is also something which should be considered when choosing your components.
One of the most key components for games is the graphics card. This handles the 3D rendering and textures within a game. There are a lot to choose from and it can be hard to decide between one brand or model and another. The best way to determine which Graphics card to go for would be to look at some benchmarking results and comparison charts which are readily available on the internet. However, our suggestions again depend on your budget.
There is also the option of having multiple graphics cards in SLI (NVIDIA) or Crossfire (AMD) mode. Do bear in mind that if you are planning on running multiple graphics cards, the make and model must be the same. Arbico with its long experience of dealing with OverLocked Extreme Gaming PCs requirements has carefully designed a few packages for you.
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Abdul Samad Karar
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