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Others overclock more expensive gear to get the best frame rates possible for online gaming.

The benchmarks above used single-rank, not double-rank, memory (double-ranked memory may not overclock as easily).

However, the K designation means the processor will be unlocked and will allow users to overclock the chip.

These are just test results for single CPUs, so neither should be taken as being the absolute best (or worst) overclock you might experience with these parts.

While we weren't able to sustain a usable 2GHz overclock with our GTX 1080 Founders Edition, we surpassed 2.1GHz (on air!) with the EVGA GTX 1080 FTW, which features a hefty custom cooling system and an extra eight-pin power connector for additional juice.

ZOTAC NITRO allows users to dynamically overclock their GPU without exiting full-screen 3D games and applications.