Poor performance from a high-end build?

[VeeGeeTea]

I'm not too familiar with overclocking. I wouldn't mind trying it though.

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

[Solitear]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

i5-3570k <--- k series cpu unlocked for overclocking what the DERP are you smoking....


Also this could be mess of issues since op has gtx 670 so he/she shouldn't have this issue; i would update driver sets on your card first to see it lastest drivers would help.

Also cpu intensive yes; but my faildozer fx-6100 at 4.0 ghz is running fine lowest dip was 35 fps... this persons setup blows my cpu out water easily our gpu's should be within same range X_X

All in all his setup should be performing a bit better than described :/

[Spot]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

Just like the post above this one says, the "K" series is specifically for overclocking. A small overclock is simple, safe and easy. Depending on your CPU cooler and case airflow you can very easily get it up to 4.2-4.5 Ghz.

[Astralen]

I'm not too familiar with overclocking. I wouldn't mind trying it though.

Go right ahead. Your CPU definitly wouldn't mind some overclocking. Just make sure you buy a decent CPU cooler like Thermalright Silver Arrow and check the internet for guidelines on how to overklock (voltages and stuff).

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

Stop posting shit that ain't true man or stop smoking whatever you're smoking.
My 3570K is happily spinning at 4.4GHz and I could probably manage 4.5GHz with some tuning.
The lifespan of an overclocked CPU does indeed decrease a bit faster than CPUs that are not overclocked though. This does not mean that the CPU gets roasted after 1, 2 or even 3 years of running OCed.

[Dremic]

Don't O/C your CPU isn't meant for o/c, you'll burn out your cpu causing it to process much slower in the future.

that is some of the worst advice ive ever seen on these forums.

his CPU is a 3570k <--- notice the k? its sold specifically for overclocking.

overclocking is easy and extremely safe. it also nets you an huge increase in performance

In an online game? lol. if only that were true.

seriously dude? latency does not impact frames per second. EVER.

[VeeGeeTea]

his CPU is a 3570k <--- notice the k? its sold specifically for overclocking.

3000's k series aren't enthusiasts level as the multiplier's locked, you'll need 4000's k series to be able to o/c.
Just because it has a K doesn't mean it's meant for O/C.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...overclocking/1

[Zakatikus]

3000's k series aren't enthusiasts level as the multiplier's locked, you'll need 4000's k series to be able to o/c.
Just because it has a K doesn't mean it's meant for O/C.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...overclocking/1

You seem to be wrong. The K indicates it's unlocked/overclockable. That article just said that "the 4000 series will also use the same K designation". You can overclock the 3570K on accident by sneezing - that's how easy it is.

[Vanidin]

3000's k series aren't enthusiasts level as the multiplier's locked, you'll need 4000's k series to be able to o/c.
Just because it has a K doesn't mean it's meant for O/C.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...overclocking/1

OP, don't listen to this guy.

Have you looked at the power state of your video card while the framerate problems are happening? I have an I5 3570k and a GTX 660 on win8 and have every once in a while noticed the frame rates go from the normal 40-60 (I run 1080p with maximum) to more like 20fps occasionally. When this happens my 660 is also in 2d mode, which means the gpu is running at a minimum clock rate instead of full speed... 435mhz instead of 1120 or so. (The numbers aren't exact, just an example) Restarting my computer fixes it, it seems like the gpu got stuck in the lower power mode... I'm not sure if it's a driver issue or what. This has been an infrequent issue for me, only has happened twice that I can remember.

[donatom3]

You really don't know much about the cpus do you. 3000 is Ivy Bridge aka 3rd gen, 4000 is Haswell aka 4th gen. The K stands for unlocked multipliers. It has since the 2000 series processors.