Please Help Overclocking my Q8200

[RichardMch]

Should I overclock my Q8200 with GTX 460?

Hello I have just ordered a EVGA GTX 460 1GB SC which I haven't got yet.

Would I need to over clock my Q8200,

Is it as easy as changing the FSB to 400 from 333 to get it to 2.8 GHz?

Or would i need to change anything else?

I tried looking at videos and guides but want a little more advice.

This is my PC:

Motherboard:

Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H

Processor:

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz

Memory:

8192MB RAM

Hard Drive:

500 GB

Video Card:

NVIDIA GeForce BFG Tech GTS 250 1 GB OC

Operating System:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)

Motherboard:

Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H

Computer Case:

CM Storm Scout

PSU:

650w

Sorry im new to all this overclocking

Thanks in advance

 

[ruthless_villain]

what cpu cooler have you got

 

[J0s3e]

I'm afraid your CPU is not really a good overclocker, although that purely depends on each individual chip. Rough guide can be found HERE

Recommendation (I know you haven't asked for one, but here it is):Sell your Q8200, and get an E8400, beginner overclocker's dream chip

. My brother is running almost the same system, and can play most games on 1920 x 1080.

 

[RichardMch]

what cpu cooler have you got

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 CPU Cooler