[POLL] Should I overclock my video card?

[Teggy]

I've been reading that my GTX 560 Ti is easily overclocked. Should I go for it, or just be happy with what I have until I am ready to go SLI or get a better card? If I do, will I set fire to my PC?

[rittchard]

Even though I voted yes because I enjoy OCing, really I don't think you're going to see much difference.  You may get a few points on some benchmarks but in the real world it's tough to see a few extra framerate points.  More often than not some other factor will make more of a difference.

In terms of risk, I don't think there's much if you have a good power supply and cooling.  Just bump up slowly if you're going to do it.

[Calavera]

Even though I voted yes because I enjoy OCing, really I don't think you're going to see much difference.  You may get a few points on some benchmarks but in the real world it's tough to see a few extra framerate points.  More often than not some other factor will make more of a difference.

In terms of risk, I don't think there's much if you have a good power supply and cooling.  Just bump up slowly if you're going to do it.

Agreed. You're going to get an extra 5%-10% or so. In the real world, you're talking an extra frame or two per second. On a very, very negative side, it's going to make your computer even louder as the fan(s) on your card are going to ramp up to deal with the extra heat...