Best practices for safe overclocking on a $1500 budget build

25 Eyl 21:45

I'm planning to push both CPU and GPU a bit beyond stock settings, but I want to keep the system stable and temperatures in check. What general workflow do you follow? Do you start with a small frequency bump and test with a stress utility, then gradually increase voltage if needed? How do you decide when to stop – is it based on temperature thresholds, benchmark scores, or occasional crashes? Also, any tips on cooling tweaks, BIOS options, or monitoring tools that work well for a mid‑range build? Looking for a step‑by‑step approach that balances performance gain with reliability. Thanks!