Windows 7 - is overclocking for me

jhd17 · 08-14-2010

i know that there are a lot of the threads on this matter but i wanted to know more about overclocking. For starters i use a laptop, my guess is that it dosn't have sufficent cooling however i do have a cooling stand. i run a single core 2.1 ghz amd sempron and can run games such as oblivion to a reasonable high graphic level, but i was just wondering if my processor can be beefed a little bit. Also can graphic cards etc be overclocked, and does tit seriously affect the life of the machine over a period time. Probably a stupid question, but i just needed to know!

The Howling Wolves · 08-14-2010

Core i7 920/940 overclocking guide

This tutorial will give you the information you need on overclocking.
IMO and what I seen you better know what you are doing and whether your system can handle it.

Mellon Head · 08-14-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by jhd17

i know that there are a lot of the threads on this matter but i wanted to know more about overclocking. For starters i use a laptop, my guess is that it dosn't have sufficent cooling however i do have a cooling stand. i run a single core 2.1 ghz amd sempron and can run games such as oblivion to a reasonable high graphic level, but i was just wondering if my processor can be beefed a little bit. Also can graphic cards etc be overclocked, and does tit seriously affect the life of the machine over a period time. Probably a stupid question, but i just needed to know!

Your machine's a laptop?

DO NOT overclock a laptop! You'll kill it fast.

Lordbob75 · 08-14-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Mellon Head

Quote: Originally Posted by jhd17

i know that there are a lot of the threads on this matter but i wanted to know more about overclocking. For starters i use a laptop, my guess is that it dosn't have sufficent cooling however i do have a cooling stand. i run a single core 2.1 ghz amd sempron and can run games such as oblivion to a reasonable high graphic level, but i was just wondering if my processor can be beefed a little bit. Also can graphic cards etc be overclocked, and does tit seriously affect the life of the machine over a period time. Probably a stupid question, but i just needed to know!

Your machine's a laptop?

DO NOT overclock a laptop! You'll kill it fast.

+Like a million.

~Lordbob

Wishmaster · 08-14-2010

[QUOTE=Mellon Head;899285]

Quote: Originally Posted by jhd17

DO NOT overclock a laptop! You'll kill it fast.

Agreed.

There are still other factors as well.
Locked bios for one ..

They are locked for a reason.

A Guy · 08-14-2010

Simple answer, as stated, no, overclocking isn't for you, with that laptop. A Guy

jhd17 · 08-15-2010

ok thanks everyone, after looking a bit deeper i worked out all the changes you have to do to cooling and voltage etc, stuff not easily achieved on a laptop + i don't won't to lose the laptop (although brilliant its all i have) and gets osme games etc running ok. Overclocking isn't a case of just changing something and increasing the processor, thanks.

Neverhavemoney · 09-03-2010

Hey everyone. I have a Cleveo custom built from Cyberpower. All my system specs are up to date. Why would it not be a good idea to overclock a laptop? Mine is definatly a desktop replacement so would that set it apart in this conversation from an ordinary laptop or should I still not overclock?

Thanks,
Ben

Lordbob75 · 09-03-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Neverhavemoney

Hey everyone. I have a Cleveo custom built from Cyberpower. All my system specs are up to date. Why would it not be a good idea to overclock a laptop? Mine is definatly a desktop replacement so would that set it apart in this conversation from an ordinary laptop or should I still not overclock?

Thanks,
Ben

Laptops have heat issues. It being a desktop replacement means it is already more powerful. Adding an OC to that will just start to melt things.

~Lordbob

Neverhavemoney · 09-03-2010

Thanks for the info Bob.
I would love to see this beast overclocked, but it just isnt worth it. It is extremely powerful already.

Ben