can anyone help me with overclocking my PC.
what do i need and what should i avoid doing?
what do i need and what should i avoid doing?
overclocking
Miscellaneous Forums/General Discussion/overclocking Unless you have a cooling system in place to combat the extra heat I would advise against overclocking your system.
Post your system specs also so we can get a better clue on what you could overclock.
Post your system specs also so we can get a better clue on what you could overclock.
Just reinstall windows or turn off the fancy graphics effects. That'll turbo charge your PC more than overclocking it ever would.
... and what should i avoid doing?
Overclocking you PC. Intel 2.4 Ghz with the built in video card(i don't have one that is any better), 265 RAM(saving for a 1GB upgrade), i can rig up a cooling system with some extra fans and stuff i have
Right! To overclock your system and make it faster I suggest buying a new one.
The best way to overclock is to change the settings in the BIOS. Some computer's motherboards don't allow any overclocking. But (like Amon said) make sure you computer can handle overclocking before you do anything.
@ Amon, i have no money for a new one and i rather build a computer and put windows on it myself then buy one with the crappy OEM version
There's nothing wrong with OEM software. All it means is that you are restricted to using the software with the PC or equipment you purchased it with.
that is the reason why i hate the OEM version, i want to be able to upgrade my hardware without buying a whole new PC
You can upgrade your hardware when using OEM versions of operating systems (WinXP for example). The worst case is that Windows XP will ask you to re-activate your software once you've made "significant changes" to your hardware - but once activated (which is free), you're able to use your computer as before.
As recommended, it's much safer to 'turn down' the software you use than to 'turn up' a computer that probably isn't well-suited to it. You could 'break' your computer in ways you may not be equipped to deal with... and for the minor speed increase (and it *is* minor), it's not worth the risk.
As recommended, it's much safer to 'turn down' the software you use than to 'turn up' a computer that probably isn't well-suited to it. You could 'break' your computer in ways you may not be equipped to deal with... and for the minor speed increase (and it *is* minor), it's not worth the risk.
do any companies sell PCs with motherboards that are compatible with using 2 graphics cards
because i want my PC to last me for years without major upgrades
because i want my PC to last me for years without major upgrades
@ Amon, i have no money for a new one
Best not kill the one you have now by overclocking it then, eh? I've yet to meet a single overclocker who hasn't fried something at some stage ( though they'll always say it was probably a coincidence, and they were planning to replace it anyway, and that sort of thing often happens when there's an R in the month and Jupiter's high in the sky, and.. )
because i want my PC to last me for years without major upgrades
That won't happen, no matter what you buy.
if i lower the graphics on games and get rid of those useless things like super reflective water and highly textured walls i can get more years out of my hardware
even if i can hold off for only 2 or 3 years without buying a new graphics card i will be good
even if i can hold off for only 2 or 3 years without buying a new graphics card i will be good
do any companies sell PCs with motherboards that are compatible with using 2 graphics cards
What do you mean, like both an AGP & PCIe port?
If so, then yes there are, got one in my PC right here. Problem is that you sacrifice SLI capabilities going that route, but then again, SLI is for those with wads of cash, which I will never have. ;/
Do warrenties cover frying stuff if you overclock your pc?
i don't thinkso since you opened the case and messed with the hardware, i better not try anyway since the computer is technicly not mine and is the school's
Save up for a graphics card first not RAM!
Link1426:
"what do i need and what should i avoid doing?"
You need a new machine that is more in tune with your needs, and you should avoid overclocking the one you got.
When buying the new one, you need to pay closer attention to what your possible future needs might be, and develop a sound plan for adjusting the spec easily and without hassles BEFORE you buy it.
"what do i need and what should i avoid doing?"
You need a new machine that is more in tune with your needs, and you should avoid overclocking the one you got.
When buying the new one, you need to pay closer attention to what your possible future needs might be, and develop a sound plan for adjusting the spec easily and without hassles BEFORE you buy it.
@Whoever,
Overclocking should be thrown into the same bin as Packing HDs.
Both were very usefull in the past, (Or for PSP's), but they are simply not needed anymore.
(Ok, if you are about to replace the cpu, and decide to "burn" the old one for a few weeks. But if the CPU is, say, 18 months old, then the next one up from it (16 months old for example), would be cheap to simply buy new.
Overclocking should be thrown into the same bin as Packing HDs.
Both were very usefull in the past, (Or for PSP's), but they are simply not needed anymore.
(Ok, if you are about to replace the cpu, and decide to "burn" the old one for a few weeks. But if the CPU is, say, 18 months old, then the next one up from it (16 months old for example), would be cheap to simply buy new.
Do warrenties cover frying stuff if you overclock your pc?
No. They cover stuff which arrives pre-overclocked though. BFG Factory Overclock all ( almost all? ) of their graphics cards, and they also come with a lifetime ( sic ) warranty so you can't go far wrong there. But no, hardware mfrs won't cover you smegging around with things yourself.
That system can't be overclocked anyway.
You have onboard GPU and I bet extremely cheap RAM as well. so changing FSB or anything is out of question, it will go instable nearly instantly.
To overclock, you need high quality components which cost 1.5 - 2 times as much as the "cheap ones" currently present in your system. And keep in mind: cheap complete systems nearly always are filled with the cheapest components!
You have onboard GPU and I bet extremely cheap RAM as well. so changing FSB or anything is out of question, it will go instable nearly instantly.
To overclock, you need high quality components which cost 1.5 - 2 times as much as the "cheap ones" currently present in your system. And keep in mind: cheap complete systems nearly always are filled with the cheapest components!
And keep in mind: cheap complete systems nearly always are filled with the cheapest components!
The main problem with Apple isn't their price but the yearly 130$ minor update to their OS with so called "major" new features all other add through SPs or addons
Oh you are a master of insights.
No not reall. but one of those PC that bought cheap complete systems a few times just to find out that I needed to replace the mainboard or RAM for stable usage for more than a few hours and that although I didn't have the money which is the only reason to buy a complete system, not? (that stuff like CD / DVD Burners are mostly trash is nothing new. As long as matshita and similar OEM burn drive producers are allowed to sell them, the problem with "i can only burn at 2x speed on 8x burndrive" won't disappear)
Hasn't happened the last 3 systems anymore ... most likely because all were notebooks and cheap components in a notebook mean -> trash it as you can't replace anything beside RAM and HD and even that isn't allowed if you don't want to lose the warranty.
PS: combining 2 totally different things does not proof anything. The apple thing is my and some others personal opinion and I've this opinion although I get it for 10$. (before anyone comes up with prices, I get WinXP Pro SP2 as well as Vista for free from Microsoft)
Hasn't happened the last 3 systems anymore ... most likely because all were notebooks and cheap components in a notebook mean -> trash it as you can't replace anything beside RAM and HD and even that isn't allowed if you don't want to lose the warranty.
PS: combining 2 totally different things does not proof anything. The apple thing is my and some others personal opinion and I've this opinion although I get it for 10$. (before anyone comes up with prices, I get WinXP Pro SP2 as well as Vista for free from Microsoft)
i am going to do what polygon said but first i will need to buy some RAM because this thing is slow and slows down when i try to use FF, BMAX, flash and MS 2005 C++ studio(i just mess with it from time to time)
and when i do get a new PC is can cheap out on RAM a bit if i buy some now, XP(excepy 63 bit i think) can not even use the 4 GB i am planning on putting in my PC
and when i do get a new PC is can cheap out on RAM a bit if i buy some now, XP(excepy 63 bit i think) can not even use the 4 GB i am planning on putting in my PC
why would you need 4gb, no-one needs more than 2gb and those that do should be running dual core 64bit systems.
to be prepared for anything for awhile time
If I can still find many uses for my P2 333Mhz PC then 2GB should be more than enough for everyone.
If I can still find many uses for my P2 333Mhz PC then 2GB should be more than enough for everyone.
Door keeps closing without it?
You're better off with 2 or 1 GB in dual channel. 4GB kits are a bit slower, especially if u want to overclock because they don't allow real tight timings compared to 2GB kits. Here's my system which is overclocked from 3.2 to 3.7. If you want your system to last when overclocked, then prepare to shell out some cash.
