2006-10-16 06:48:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Overclocking is a complicated process, not one that I could be able to explain adequately, and most importantly SAFELY here. If you want help, email me and I will help you, but this is not a simple click-click done process, so I wanna make sure you are serious before I type out a long answer.
2006-10-16 12:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You "overclock" thru BIOS. You change settings for the CPU to make it run faster than it was designed to run. This is not a good idea, unless you've got a lot of $$ for new processors! Even if you overclock a CPU to where it runs stable, it will shorten it's useful life. Cooling a overclocked computer is costly also, you may need a water cooling system for the CPU just to keep the temperature within a range from "fried" to "nearly fried". They do have air conditioned computer cases, but there again your talking big $$$! Once again "mysticman" and I agree!
2006-10-16 22:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin with, you really shouldn't. Yes, the speed is often under rated, and you can speed things up in many cases, but by so doing you will void your warrenty. Of course, if it's already beyond that stage, you can, but...
It's possible you will start getting blue screens of death (BSOD) as a result. It's also possible to fry your processor. Remember, the faster it goes, the hotter it runs. Unless you upgrade the cooling you're likely to wind up with a boat anchor instead of a computer.
If you still want to go on and do it, start here.
http://www.epinions.com/cmd-review-3370-3A0BA3FD-3A1AD81E-prod6
2006-10-16 13:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋