How to overlclock a CPU

[Tebow2000]

This is probably the most common question ever asked these days, so lets just get down to buisness:

First, make sure you have a decent heatsink, and a mobo that will allow you to overclock. By the way, if u have a dell (HAHAHAHAHAHA) there in no way in ing hell you will EVER be able to overclock it unless u get another mobo...

First, get into you BIOS in the start up(Usaly it takes a few keys let DEL or Crl+DEL ect. ect. Then, on most common BIOS, there will be a Frequency tab on it. Enter that tab and in the you will see an overlclocking setting. You will see a number like 200 (That is ur speed without the multiplier). Click that and then the BIOS will give you a range. I woudl go up 10 by ten (Depends on your processor (p4c is most recommondated because of smooooth overclocking).. After that, restart your computer and test it out. Run things such as game programs, and run PC tests on your machine with software like CPU-Z and run a test on it..

If you have anymore questions, you can post your question on the forums under the CPU section, or email me at mailto:[email protected]

[Aggressor Prime]

If you can't do any of these steps, you can't overclock. When overclocking, change your Memory Frequency so that the Resulting Frequency remains constant or at least close to constant. I am working off a Shuttle AN35N Ultra. My BIOS is different than yours. If you cannot find these categories, use your Mainboard Manual, if you have one.
1 Print off all categories of CPUZ.
2 Print this guide.
3 Restart.
4 When you can press Delete while restarting, press it.
5 Go into PC Health using your Arrow Keys.
6 If your CPU Temperature is below 50C, continue.
7 Go into Advanced Chipset Features.
8 Set System Performance at Expert.
9 Set CPU Interface at Aggressive.
10 Set Memory Timings at Aggressive.
11 Go into FSB Frequency.
If FSB Frequency < 200MHz, then goto step 12.
If FSB Frequency = 200MHz, then goto step 15.
12 Set FSB Frequency at 200MHz.
13 Go into CPU Ratio/Voltage Control.
14 Set CPU Ratio Select in such a way that your previous GHz = 200x[CPU Ratio Select[/b]. Goto 17.
Ex: Pevious GHz = 2.0GHz w/ 133MHz FSB w/ and CPU Ratio Select at X 15.0 (Auto). Now the FSB is 200MHz. So the CPU Ratio Select should become X 10.
15 Go into CPU Ratio/Voltage Control.
16 Set CPU Ratio Select in such a way that the GHz = a little more than before. Goto 17.
Ex: Previous GHz = 2.0GHz w/ 200MHz FSB and CPU Ratio Select at X 10 (Auto). If the next number is X 10.5, then change it to X 10.5.
17 Save Settings.
18 Restart.
If operation does not run stable, go back into the place where we changed these settings and:
1 Lower the CPU Ratio Select by small intervals.
If this does not work and you reach the lowest number.
2 Lower the FSB Fequency by small intervals.
If this does not work and you reach the lowest number.
3 Sorry, your Computer is broke.

[Tebow2000]

Yes.. This is the set by step method on how to overclock

***LIKE AGGRESSOR SAID: MAKE SURE THE TEMP IS BELOW 50 C***

This is a warning, if you do this, you are at risk of frying your PC
(You could prob go a little over 50c if you are really desperate)

[Smartweb]

For Intel chips, up to 80 won't hurt a bit, but if you are above 50 in the winter there is something wrong.

[Tebow2000]

not if you are in a nicely heated house!

[Tebow2000]

It is okay if your CPU is over 50 at full load.. but if it isnt at full load, you either need to not overclock or downsize your clock speed.. Or, you could just buy a new heatsink

[smileymattj]

lol well most "houses" have the air vents in the ceiling so heat rises and most people keep pcs on the floor so it should be cooler, and moble homes have vents in the floor, so watch where you place it there, dont want to sit it on the heat, lol most people aint that stupid though, doubt anyone here would do that.

[ThManDan22]

not any one here, if you have your PC on the floor you will see ALOT more dust, becuase the dust settles to the bottom, then gets sucked in. Some people are complete computer idiots and do not know anything. Most of these people are older women. any way they probally dont know that putting the pc over heater=bad, just that the house will cool down as it is blocking the vent!
sounds ... rational??

[simon]

Without o/c my CPU is already running at about 68c !

[CrashCore]

Without o/c my CPU is already running at about 68c !

What is that in farenheight? Sounds like you live in death valley with no cooling system.

[paulwpetrea]

Without o/c my CPU is already running at about 68c !

What is that in farenheight? Sounds like you live in death valley with no cooling system.

About 154 degrees fahrenheit, if I am correct. HTH

[CrashCore]

Alright well you must have one hell of a durable motherboard if it can withstand 154°F temperatures... Please share with the rest of us where you got this un-fryable mobo.

[Large Burgershie]

i would never over clock a cpu it stresses it out too much so much so anyone that is going to try don't come crying back lolz

[paulwpetrea]

i would never over clock a cpu it stresses it out too much so much so anyone that is going to try don't come crying back

I agree. If you want a faster processor ... buy one.

[Large Burgershie]

damn stright no one want a dead cpu lolz