how do i over clock my processor. im not a computer geek but i know enough . please help?

Answer 1

This is done in the BIOS of your computer if your motherboard supports it (most do). When your computer is starting up, keep hitting the DELETE key until the BIOS configuration screen appears. In there, search around in the options until you see anything that allows you to change clock speed. This number is usually multiplied by a certain degree to equal your actual processor speed. (ex: 400 would be a 1.2 GHz processor). So, turn that number up a few digits and restart your computer. You can keep doing this for a while until you start getting memory errors or random restarts when you are running windows. If you turn it up way too far, your computer will refuse to boot and may beep a few times. If this happens, you will have to reset the CMOS memory, which is done by opening your computer and moving a little pin (Labeled CMOS) from one position to another and then back.

Note: you can also adjust voltage to the processor, but you can actually fry your CPU if you try this, so research it further before you try.

Answer 2

Overclocking is not guaranteed to work, and will void waranty. But who cares?
Anyways, Yahoo Answers is definitely NOT the place to be asking this type of question. The computer boards are infected with idiots that have no clue what they are talking about. However everyone in this thread have suggested you do the right thing.
Go find an actual hardware forum or guide. Although a guide is usually good, forums have actual people. On the other hand, many people who are very good in this field just shoo off "n00bs", so try to avoid huge forums like overclock.net
I'm a mod at a small (and half-dead) forum, http://xtremepc.org
You'll get sound advice without any flame.
But keep in mind, it voids warranty and it's recommended you have after-market cooling for your CPU.
Have fun!

Answer 3

Better read first some basics of overclocking so that you will understand the significance and effect of every adjustment that you will make and so that you will not be surprised by sudden BSODs.
You might get some pointers here:
http://www.deep-powder.net/OC_Guide/Mem_Mobo_CPU_Overclocking_Guide.htm

People who abhor overclocking are misinformed. How come we now have a lot of factory overclocked GPUs? A good overclock should be rock stable (Prime 95 and Super Pi 32M). The key to a good overclock is superb cooling. And overclocking is not dangerous if you stay within or close to stock voltages.

Answer 4

I worked as a computer tech for 3 years and I have never seen an overclocked computer run correctly. I'm not saying it can't be done, but every single one I have encountered had random crashes and lockups.

Answer 5

Type "how to overclock" in a search engine! WOW amazing!

http://www.basichardware.com/how_to_overclock.html

Usually, reading the manual to your hardware will help you as well. With the variety of hardware out there, this has no right answer.

Answer 6

its complicated .. first u need good hardware .. good motherboard with a bios thats tweakable .. not clunky ... and u need good memory not generic kmart specials ... then u need to know what ur doing and u should visit dfi-street forums and read for a week before u try it ..

Answer 7

Increase the FSB