Info about i7 5820k and overclock

Guybrush

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Hello, I'm going to buy a new computer, I need the new PC to make video editing in raw video 4k, and audio sound design for movies (long length projects with a lot of effects and tracks). I will do very long rendering session (also 12 hours).
I have this configuration (in the quote) and I'm planning to buy it as soon as possible.
Before I buy everything I wish to ask you if the CPU will be fair enough for overclock. And if there is some bottleneck that I could fix without spending much more.
This would be my first overclock and I wish to be sure that I have all I need.
I have read the review about overclock (2014): http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/intel_core_i7_5820k_review/2
has the situation changed after two years?

Thx!

Scheda Madre Asrock X99 EXTREME4 Socket 2011-v3 DDR4 € 212,30 € 212,30 0,00%
CPU Intel Core i7-5820K Socket 2011-v3 3.3GHz 15MB 140W € 406,10 € 406,10 0,00%
CM 212 Evo
RAM DDR4 Kingston Technology FURY Kit of 2 2133MHz 16GB 2x8GB CL14 € 84,70 € 84,70 0,00%
VGA MSI AMD Radeon R9 380 GAMING 4G Core 980MHz4GB DVI HDMI DP € 235,10 € 235,10 0,00%
SSD Samsung 850 EVO 256GB 2.5" € 98,80 € 98,80 0,00%
Hard Disk Interno 3.5" Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM 64MB SATA3 € 50,00 € 50,00 0,00%
Alimentatore PC Modulare Be-Quiet L8-630W Pure Power 80+ Bronze € 82,40 € 82,40 0,00%
Case Midi-Tower Cooler Master N400 USB3 Nero ATX € 57,50 € 57,50 0,00%
 
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Ok I can't read all of that, but there are a few things I can point out.

CM 212 Evo CPU cooler is a good little cooler, but I doubt it will be very effective for overclocks. You should consider a liquid AIO cooler instead, or atleast one of the bigger Noctua / Phanteks air coolers.

Also the bronze rated PSU, personally I would never get anything less than a gold rated PSU. That's just me though, but I simply do not trust bronze rated PSU's by any stretch due to possible coil whine and durability issues.
 
Youll probably want to invest in a better cooler, Im going to say right now though to get the best from your CPU you will need to do it manually so youll have to spend some time learning what to do.

Advise above about your PSU is spot on - look at gold rated as a MINIMUM considering you spend elsewhere.

Id personally be looking at a motherboard from Asus and also consider getting 2800MHz ram as a minimum also.
 
Youll probably want to invest in a better cooler, Im going to say right now though to get the best from your CPU you will need to do it manually so youll have to spend some time learning what to do.

Advise above about your PSU is spot on - look at gold rated as a MINIMUM considering you spend elsewhere.

Id personally be looking at a motherboard from Asus and also consider getting 2800MHz ram as a minimum also.
Listen to the Govnor.
 
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TTL is right in a lot of ways there fella Asus UEFI's are easy to navigate around for for a beginner seeing as this is your first overclock be prepared for it to be time consuming. As for PSU's I wouldn't consider anything less than a Superflower Leadex Gold but that's my personal preference ;). Everybody is right about your cooling here if you want a decent overclock you need really good CPU cooling, personally I would go for a 240mm all-in-one to start with.
 
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