Can i overclock my computer?

[JN]

This question is asked very often, the simple answer is that it depends what kind of motherboard you are using.

Proprietary Computer manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Compaq, Gateway, IBM and most manufacturers use Intel motherboards that have the necessary BIOS options locked. For those users there is always hope, you can try using software overclocking programs, they do not work as good but can give you a boost.

One of the best software overclocking programs is Clockgen

If you are using a custom built computer and do not know if your motherboard has the required options, please download CPU-Z and post its output on this forum to enable us to help you.

 

[LoN3R]

One of the best software overclocking programs is Clockgen

and the good ole Bios , lol had to say i dunno bored?!?

 

[JN]

Yep, BIOS is the best place to overclock from.

However, if you have a motherboard that doesnt have the options, or you're attempting the new world record, and need to set insane fsb speeds, then clockgen is probably the best software you can use :yumyum:

 

[renel91]

My hyundai computer was overclockable from the second i got it via the bios but im thinking i should update my bios or is it two risky?? btw the only thing ive added to my comp is my graphics card

 

[balilu]

as long as you use the correct bios and follow the instructions you shouldn't have any problems

 

[A.Son]

O'course yeah that 's right....

OC is a problem if any one wanta have a challege, It depend on your Experiences and hardwares you got, You have to lose must time and moneys right? HI hI.

Dont worry Most of OCers will help You

I kiilled two Mobile 2500+ the first one was Over heat when I begin learn How to OC

another Dead suddently I do not know why at the moment because My Bie was hang up and I reset It has gone with the black screen at tat time I run at 1v85 temp 42degree

 

[enVias]

O'course yeah that 's right....

OC is a problem if any one wanta have a challege, It depend on your Experiences and hardwares you got, You have to lose must time and moneys right? HI hI.

Dont worry Must of OCers will help You

You should take a look at XMSs overclock

 

[A.Son]

You should take a look at XMSs overclock

Yeah I saw, sorry

most of computers have the above name can not oc in bios they must be do by soft. clockgen is good

 

[brower]

OC is the way to be!

ít´s for the people like we, that don´t have money to buy good parts.. the we OC our bad parts to make the same things that good parts do! haeuhaeuehe lol

 

[vice]

OC is the way to be!

ít´s for the people like we, that don´t have money to buy good parts.. the we OC our bad parts to make the same things that good parts do! haeuhaeuehe lol

The funny thing is that you actually need to buy some quality stuff to do good stable long lasting ocs. There are cheaper way outs though. Overall, if you know what you're doing it's better to oc cheaper cpus than pay mega$ for some of those high grade ones.

 

[JNewell_]

Oc

heh if you a flippin newb and set things to high, your toast just make sure u know exactly your doing then you should be allright or ugh oh! :yumyum: :yumyum:

 

[Dav0s]

i think it is important to have a good reliable temperature monitoring software

 

[FragTek]

i think it is important to have a good reliable temperature monitoring software

Duly agreed, that's imperitive.

 

[bloodthirst]

cooling is the key to success

 

[JNewell_]

hah thats kinda what I ment when I put "toast"

 

[Dav0s]

lol, toast is one thing u want to avoid when ocing

 

[JNewell_]

Yeah, time is a factor dont take huge steps start off small and tweak the little bits, do not go into the extreme until you have the 1. Knowledge 2. Proper tools 3. If you have a friend that has more experience maybe you will want him present!

For the proper tools, make sure you have a very good mobo and PSU other than that if you know what your doing have fun and happy oc'ing

 

[Dav0s]

meh psu is never at the top of my list, my 1ghz oc is done on a cheapo £13 psu

 

[JNewell_]

well, sometimes it helps, all depends on what you have, at least i think

 

[Dav0s]

it will be the bottleneck eventually, but nowhere near first for me so i dont bother. if it got to the time when i needed to spend £100 on a psu to get an extra 50MHZ then i wdnt bother, i wd call it quits