Overclocking a laptop?

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  1. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
       #1

    Overclocking a laptop?


    Hello, 7F.
    I would like to overclock my Acer Extensa 5235 for it to perform better.
    I know you are not supposed to overclock laptops but I want to try it out.
    What would I have to do? Do I need 3rd party software?

    Thanks,
    Ryan7z.
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  2. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #2

    Stylah said:
    I would like to overclock my Acer Extensa 5235 for it to perform better.
    Not worth it. The performance benefit will be very low, and you run the risk of melting your components.

    If you REALLY want to do it, you overclock through the BIOS, assuming that Acer didn't lock it.

    ~Lordbob
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  3. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    It's highly unlikely that the BIOS will be unlocked and provide you with any mechanisms to overclock it. I would not do it with a laptop, even if I could..since you cannot really add additional heat sinks, cooling fans, etc. Just not worth the risk.

    If you want to improve the performance replace the 2.5" hard drive with an SSD. That will be your best performance increase.
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  4. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       #4

    pparks1 said:
    It's highly unlikely that the BIOS will be unlocked and provide you with any mechanisms to overclock it. I would not do it with a laptop, even if I could..since you cannot really add additional heat sinks, cooling fans, etc. Just not worth the risk.

    If you want to improve the performance replace the 2.5" hard drive with an SSD. That will be your best performance increase.
    +1, and add some ram too!

    ram is cheap.
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  5. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks guys, I'll just add parts then I guess.
    Do you think I could change the processor to something better?
    Maybe just try and revamp the whole thing?
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  6. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #6

    Stylah said:
    Thanks guys, I'll just add parts then I guess.
    Do you think I could change the processor to something better?
    Maybe just try and revamp the whole thing?
    Not with a laptop unfortunately.

    ~Lordbob
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  7. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    That sucks.
    I really need a Saturday job to get some moneyz.
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  8. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #8

    Stylah said:
    That sucks.
    I really need a Saturday job to get some moneyz.
    I know the feeling.

    ~Lordbob
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  9. Posts : 1,252
    Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
       #9

    Laptops aren't meant for upgrading or overclocking, get a desktop for that.

    You might set your laptop on fire if you try.
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  10. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #10

    Skulblaka said:
    Laptops aren't meant for upgrading or overclocking, get a desktop for that.

    You might set your laptop on fire if you try.
    I am currently envisioning your avatar kissing the viking of disapproval.

    ~Lordbob
      My Computer


 
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