can i use a i5 2500k on this and be able to OC
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Kyle knight asked "can i use a i5 2500k on this and be able to OC" The i5 2500k can be used.........See below http://www.msi.com/support/mb/H61MP32W8.html#support-cpu Processor Core Name CPU No FSB CPU Speed L2 L3 Stepping Wattage Result Core i5 Sandy Bridge i5-2500K 100 3.30 1M 6M D2 95 7788vA6.zip http://www.msi.com/product/mb/#?shoppingnavigation=10&category=130&statement=10&name=Overclock According to the link above, only the following can be over clock. X99S XPOWER AC... X99S MPOWER... Z97 XPOWER AC.....Z97 MPOWER MAX AC......Z97 MPOWER Although, the BIOS does allow adjustments of Current CPu / drAM Frequency .Adjust CPu ratio This can be viewed by downloading the manual from...... http://www.msi.com/support/mb/H61MP32W8.html#down-manual
254337
To the best of my knowlesdge, yes. It can be overclocked. I have not done this because running stock is fine for what I do. Just make sure you take into account the extrea cooling required...
2134097
Your motherboard only supports 2400 as an overclock. That said, it could work, but it would be hit or miss as to whether you would get the full 2400mhz speed.
1552112
Well I have my 4770k at a solid 4.5 ghz overclock and I own a gtx 780 ti that's also overclocked to about 1.1 Ghz and that is just running fine without even consuming 3/4 of it so I feel you could do it but just depends how comfortable you are running your system almost reaching its Maxs on the psu
1006133
Yes, but the memory will be downclocked to 1600mhz. 1333mhz depending on your CPUs memory controller.
1357860
No it can not if u want an overclockable cpu it needs to be K series look for the k at the end of the 4 digit number
1966475
If your running stock clocks on your cpu and gpu you'll be ok, probably. I don't know the rest of your setup. Real world power draw is one thing and recommendations are another. I could get your setup to draw 500 gaming or 1000+ if overclocked. So that's my 2 cents.
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No you can not (at least not officially). There are work-arounds you can do and some bios updates that you can apply but intel claims that it's an exploit and plans to patch it sometime. You need a Z87 for overclocking along with a "K" model intel processor.
714072
Im certain your cpu can handle it. I would like to know if my i5 650 can....
304587
Yes. That is what I use mine for (PS CC), although the OC is a little overkill for your needs, OC is mainly for gaming.
1394746
I'd say no, unless you're doing a lot of very CPU intensive tasks like video editing. I use mine for work as an IT consultant and the i5 isn't close to being topped out.
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I use it for both editing in Sony Vegas Pro and play games like Battlefield. Trust me, unless your doing both things at once with max graphics and several 4k renderings going on, you won't even need to overclock this.
100445
Where did you hear that? All you will need to do is set the RAM profile to XMP in the BIOS immediately upon first boot, and you should be fine. The motherboard supports 2400 when properly OC'd, which is what XMP will do. Go for it!
677498
It should be fine, but just. Im running an i52500@3.7 and my 780@1ghz with a Corsair AX750.. My system consumes around 450w at full load. You may want to try it out first and then upgrade your Psu if you need to, specially if you are going to OC. Which I assume you will. But again, it should be fine to be honest. Have you simulated your power consumption online?
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It can be overclocked but like all overclocking you will want adequate cooling. Also note overclocking can and usually does result in some instability.
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cant remember the exact number . but there is no oc on this processor，should be around 2.6
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I don't know but wouldn't think so with only an i3 processor. my kids who know this stuff say that it would much better to get an i5 or i7. good luck.