2007-09-26 01:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by yob f 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Actually, the CPU voltage is only part of it (it is often lowered to reduce the heat from overclocking). This is when the CPU speed is manually set higher than the CPU's rated speed. Most modern systems can handle anything you throw at them without overclocking, so I don't recommend it. The processor will quit prematurely if overclocked. I haven't seen an overclocked processor over 2 years old, and rarely over 1 year old. Just get a faster computer, more RAM, quicker devices, or a better video card! These do a lot more for a system than "oveclocking" could ever do!
2007-09-26 01:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jim! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overclocling means changing the value of the voltage given to the cpu. which means you can improve the speed of the cpu. this can improve system performance and/ or damage the system if incorrct values are set. the cpu will run hotter and will need a better cpu cooler.
i am running a quad core 2.66ghz overclocked to 3Ghz. this caused my system to run unstable. i used liquid cooling to solve the heating issues.
problems are different from computer to computer, but in general you shouldnt overclock your cpu to rediciules speeds. i think the highest recommended speeds are 15% overclocked. but like i said problems can rise.
DO REMEMBER that if your cpu fails to overclock you can damage your Motherboard and CPU, even your power supply.
2007-09-26 08:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by elmucki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it's changing the voltage that's applied to the CPU in order to make it run faster. The obvious answer is that it gives you a faster CPU.
This is not something to attempt without doing a great deal of research. You can damage the CPU by doing it, and even if it isn't damaged, it often makes the CPU unstable.
2007-09-26 08:09:21 · answer #3 · answered by kawboy_zx6r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically it is the art of extracting the maximum performance out of a processor. It is also done on GPUs.
Read more if you want to get into this exciting adventure in PC hardware:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/newbie-oc-guide.html
http://www.cluboverclocker.com/guides/OC_Guide/index.htm
And here's what my idol did to his 2.66ghz E6600:
http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=217129
2007-09-26 18:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like modifying your cars engine, so you car runs faster, but also, common sense, if you force your car to go faster, it will also overheat faster.
2007-09-26 10:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by venereal_madness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look here http://www.overclockers.com/
2007-09-26 08:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by reconployer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋