Overclocking Basics

Q : What is over clocking?

Overclocking is when you make your process processor run faster that its normal
speed. This has lots of benefits & dis-advantages.

Advantages : This is obvious, your process will run faster

Dis-Advantages : Your hardware is likely to have a less life span. Your
parts will run at higher temperatures & there is an increased chance your
process will overheat & crash. You require being cautious or you could blow up
your processor & / or motherboard.

Q: What parts do I require?

You require buying a special motherboard. Most motherboards will automatically
detect your processor make & speed & you cannot make any configuration
changes. When purchasing a motherboard you require to make positive that you can change the
processors bus speed. You will also require to buy some additional fans for your
computer as it will be working harder & as a result everything will run at a
higher temperature. It might even be worth looking for a case that can hold lots
of case fans.

Q: How do I overclock a processor?

What you require to do is over clock the processors bus speed. You will require to
check the manual that came along together along together with your motherboard on how to do this. I would
recommend that you start by only overclocking a tiny bit before you try to get
the most out of your processor.

Q: Tips for Over clocking?

Start by overclocking only by a tiny amount. In the event you overclock your processor to
much your process won't come on & there is a chance that you could destroy
the processor & motherboard. In the event you do overclock your processor to much &
the computer does not come on you can reset your motherboards configuration by
removing the power at the back of your PC & also removing the battery on the
motherboard for a couple of minutes.

- Monitor the temperature of your processor. You can sometimes check this by
going in to your computer BIOS as it will be displayed in there. If it is not in
there, there is freeware programs that you can download, Try searching
www.download.com

- Make positive you have a descent processor fan. Always buy a fan that supports
much faster processors as this will chilled your processor much better. Buy & fit
as lots of case fans as you can.

- Before overclocking your processor do some research by searching the net
for tales of what other people have completed. This way you will know how much you
Can realistically overclock.