Villiska Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Well, I recently watched a few videos of overclocking your graphics card and processor, and i'm not sure how to do it safely? If anyone here knows exactly how to do it, and what it benefits exactly, please post or pm me. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Wolfmon56 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Whats overclocking do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
chris Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Don't really know what it is really. :blink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Abe Report post Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Think you need to buy something extra or have something that is compatible with OC, not sure Edited May 4, 2011 by Abe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
kevin 0126 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 no clue :iuno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Splodge Report post Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Think you need to buy something extra or have something that is compatible with OC, not sure No. First you start with your processor. You up the FSB frequency by 10, while adding a slight touch to the voltage too. You then save the settings and reboot. If you have a successful reboot you repeat the process after an hour. You'll also have to edit the timings with your RAM if you want a good overclock. As for the GPU I've still not looked into it, although with 'higher end' cards, there will usually be a switch on the card of a software overclock for it. *Note. Unless you've paid for parts and built your own computer do not overclock. As factory built machines like HP/Compaq/etc aren't built for overclocking. Edited May 4, 2011 by Splodge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Powpang Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Rather than damaging your existing components in the long run, just buy a better computer. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
≈Nine Report post Posted May 4, 2011 I wouldn't do it unless you've got a custom build PC, the more you overclock the hotter your CPU gets, which could result in overheating if your cooler sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Arjun Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Think you need to buy something extra or have something that is compatible with OC, not sure No. First you start with your processor. You up the FSB frequency by 10, while adding a slight touch to the voltage too. You then save the settings and reboot. If you have a successful reboot you repeat the process after an hour. You'll also have to edit the timings with your RAM if you want a good overclock. As for the GPU I've still not looked into it, although with 'higher end' cards, there will usually be a switch on the card of a software overclock for it. *Note. Unless you've paid for parts and built your own computer do not overclock. As factory built machines like HP/Compaq/etc aren't built for overclocking. Pretty much sums it up i bought my parts then got my friend to teach me how to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Merlini Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Think you need to buy something extra or have something that is compatible with OC, not sure No. First you start with your processor. You up the FSB frequency by 10, while adding a slight touch to the voltage too. You then save the settings and reboot. If you have a successful reboot you repeat the process after an hour. You'll also have to edit the timings with your RAM if you want a good overclock. As for the GPU I've still not looked into it, although with 'higher end' cards, there will usually be a switch on the card of a software overclock for it. *Note. Unless you've paid for parts and built your own computer do not overclock. As factory built machines like HP/Compaq/etc aren't built for overclocking. And don't overclock it too much or you can fry your own computer l0l Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Villiska Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Think you need to buy something extra or have something that is compatible with OC, not sure No. First you start with your processor. You up the FSB frequency by 10, while adding a slight touch to the voltage too. You then save the settings and reboot. If you have a successful reboot you repeat the process after an hour. You'll also have to edit the timings with your RAM if you want a good overclock. As for the GPU I've still not looked into it, although with 'higher end' cards, there will usually be a switch on the card of a software overclock for it. *Note. Unless you've paid for parts and built your own computer do not overclock. As factory built machines like HP/Compaq/etc aren't built for overclocking. Bleh. I'm probably going to put 200 dollars in for a decent graphics card and just fix my problem that way. Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
