Overclocking a 2500k on a H61 board. Is it possible?

[totalnoob]

I'm thinking of getting this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157241

None of the reviews mention overclocking much. Just curious if anyone has any experience pushing a 2500k on a board like this? I'm hoping to hit 4.5ghz or maybe even the glorious 5ghz mark, but am hoping to stay on a budget with the mobo choice. Any thoughts?

 

[mmaestro]

No overclocking on H series boards. You need a P67 or Z68 board for overclocking.

 

[totalnoob]

eek, none, nada, zip?

 

[mmaestro]

IIRC you can adjust the bclk, but that doesn't make much of a difference. The multiplier's locked, and since that's where the Sandy Bridge OCing lies, you need one of the other chipsets for OCing.

 

[totalnoob]

Ok, thanks for the answer. 🙂