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    noticable differnce between 2.1ghz to 2.4 ghz?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by n00dles, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. n00dles

    n00dles Notebook Geek

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    well i recently oc'ed my cpu from 2.1 ghz to 2.4ghz, but i havent noticed anything good that came out of it, i still get the same fps, my comp doesnt seem to go any faster, and it overall still seems like im still using a 2.1 ghz cpu.i was wondering what are the noticeable benefits that come out of oc'ing your cpu.






    Sager NP5793 2.1GHZ, OC'ed to 2.4GHZ, 9800mgts
     
    n00dles, Dec 21, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Honestly, probably not much. Only in CPU intensive tasks will it make a difference even then it won't be much.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 21, 2008
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    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    The best way to check for a performance difference, besides checking FPS, is to try encoding some video to check for a difference in completion time.
     
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    naticus Notebook Deity

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    It helps in games like Crysis quite a bit, that and almost all RTS' will benefit, as well as GTA4 -- the ultimate CPU destroyer '08.
     
    naticus, Dec 21, 2008
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