Windows 10: 3 Questions about the i5 Processor for Gaming

I got 3 questions about the i5 processor for a desktop I'll be building:

1) I was told an i5 6600K isn't needed for gaming since its for overclocking. And that instead I get an i5 6500. Is this true?

2) Does overclocking prolong the life of a computer so you don't have to spend extra on upgrading on buying another processor?

3) Is it true you dont need a cooler for the i5 6500 since its not used for overclocking?

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QUESTION ABOUT PROCESSOR

is it possible to adjust the speed of c6-01 or c7 from 680 Mhz to at least 700 Mhz without opening the phone or replacing processor of this phone im just curious...



sorry for my english im not good in english thank you

 

QUESTION ABOUT PROCESSOR

there is a program call it speedy go

it improve performance with out overclocking the cpu

it worked the free trial on my phone n8 but did not pay for it so i unistall it

when was on test i clocked 4 games multitasking , while normal it will let me only 3

 

A1. Either CPU should work, don't necessarily have to Overclock a CPU. It's just that some are better for overclocking than others and the motherboard also has to support it.

A2. No. In fact, if one overclocks too much it may burn the CPU up and possible destroy the motherboard.

A3. I started building computers in a shop back in late '94 and the need for CPU cooling began with the 80486 CPUs and has been needed ever since. It takes electricity to run things and that produces heat, have to get rid of it some way. I have just been given an 80386-40MHz computer and it has no CPU cooler.

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But are you sayng that overclocking isn't necessary to enhance gaming, like increasing the frames per sec?

 

For strictly gaming the overclocking probably will help but a lot depends upon the game itself and the video card/adapter plus the amount of RAM all play a part in the satisfactory performance of the computer. I've always held the belief that Dell's purchase of Alienware was to gain a performance line of computers without having to mess with their proven consumer and business lines.

 

Some 80386 computers had active cooling. There was a time when the 40 Mhz 386 had been announced but was not yet available. To get a jump on the competition one manufacturer decided not to wait and overclocked a 33 MHz 386 to 40 Mhz. To achieve this active cooling was needed. Prior to this the normal case cooling was adequate to keep the CPU temperature under control. But with higher CPU manufacturing density and higher clock speeds this was no longer possible. The manufacturer was quite open about the overclocking.

From the 80486 on active cooling has been necessary. Any modern CPU will shut down quite quickly if operated without proper cooling.

The primary factor in gaming performance is the video system, not the CPU. Overclocking the CPU won't do much for frame rates. Some gamers do overclock the CPU but this is more for bragging rights than anything else.

 

Actually it depends on the game. Some are more CPU intensive than others. Anyhow, with a new i5, they would be able to handle those kinds of games easily.

Examples of CPU-bound games:

• Civilization V
• Minecraft
• Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
• Planetside 2
• Counter Strike: Global Operations
• Dungeons of Dredmor
• Total War: Rome II

 

vgchat, are you saying that a system with an i5 6500 (3.2Ghz), 8GB ram and Nvida 970 would struggle playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Counte Strike Global?

The above specs are what my desktop will have. That said, I plan to play GTAV, The Division, Battlefield, etc. In my case, do you recommend I buy the i5 6500 which is non-overclockable?

 

With those specs I don't think it would struggle with either game... I could be wrong, I don't those titles you listed except for GTA 5. I think a 6500 would do fine but if you want that extra oomph, go ahead and get a 6600K. Don't go without a cooler if you're mostly going to be gaming. They can help extend the life of it by keeping it crisp & cool.

I would reccommend you look around the steam forums and have a look through threads claiming to have trouble with the game and look up your games on pcgamingwiki.

 

You absolutely need a cooler, especially since you plan on gaming. Not putting a cooler on that chip will cause it to overheat within seconds/minutes of your PC booting up. It comes with one in the box, so you should be fine as long as you put it on while building the PC.

 

You do need a cooler since the 6600K doesn't come with one from Intel. There are lots of nice ones available.

 

There is nothing wrong with bragging rights. My wife is really fit. So there. Well I think so anyway *Smile

You are right though (and I don't understand why it is so complex to understand). Your computer will keep on going until you hit CPU, RAM or IO bottleneck. It is also really obvious to see where.

If your CPU is 100% then you must ask what can do about that (buy some more CPU would be the obvious answer).

If your CPU is 20% utilized then you must think about increasing your IO to chuck some more work at it.

There is no point thinking about RAM as you have (most likely) enough anyway.

So bottom line, upgrade your GPU.

 

Back to the OP... He is buying parts for a new desktop build. So he either gets this or that cpu...

 

OK I'm confused. I plan on buying a 6500 since most of you guys believe its enough for gaming and overclocking isn't needed for gaming.

That being the case, does the 6500 come with its own heat sink or cooler? I don't have to buy a cooler if the 6500 comes with one already.