02-02-2017, 09:26 AM
For anyone that cares about computer nerd shit, I ended up buying an old GTX 570 off ebay for 30 bucks and a hyper 212 evo for cooling. With that setup I was able to overclock the old Intel e7400 from 2.8ghz to 3.8ghz. I think I can get it up to 4.0ghz if I mess with it a little more, but I'm happy that it seems to be stable at that speed. I'm 100% new to overclocking so I'm sure someone that knew what they were doing better wouldn't have any problem. The CPU temps during a stress test don't get above mid 50's Celsius so I have some room to work there.
With that setup I was able to run Diablo 3 around 120-130 fps on mid high settings and Overwatch around 50-60 fps on medium. Overall, not a bad way to breath some life into a 7ish year old PC. I doubt it will play battlefield or anything, but it's a hell of an upgrade for my girlfriend over her laptop. That thing could barely run Diablo 2.
With that setup I was able to run Diablo 3 around 120-130 fps on mid high settings and Overwatch around 50-60 fps on medium. Overall, not a bad way to breath some life into a 7ish year old PC. I doubt it will play battlefield or anything, but it's a hell of an upgrade for my girlfriend over her laptop. That thing could barely run Diablo 2.
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2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird
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2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird