is overclocking safe for my pc

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  1. Posts : 296
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
       #1

    is overclocking safe for my pc


    is overclocking safe for my mobo,cpu,gpu or even my video card ?
    and what would overclocking even do?
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  2. Posts : 9,537
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #2

    Read through these FAQ's
    Overclocking FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - How to Overclock! - Overclockers Club

    Main concern is overheating and frying one of your components.
    THW
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  3. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #3

    if your using stock CPU heatsink, it wouldnt be advised to go to far. And to watch the temps. Speed fan should be avoided.
    It sometimes gives rogue readings. apparently my i5's idle temp is 98c...
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  4. Posts : 296
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    The lifespan of the CPU and other devices will be shortened
    that right there ends it for me no need to cont. reading
    Speed fan should be avoided.
    then what software should i use to see the temps
    speedfan tells me my temps are 45c-55c running hot at 55c which is kind of odd i think most post say 65-90 is hot

    so im not overclocking by running cod black ops when systemrequirementslab says i cant
    right?
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  5. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #5

    bigdog2626 said:
    then what software should i use to see the temps
    Try HWInfo - select either 32 or 64 bit depending on your system.

    HWiNFO, HWiNFO32 & HWiNFO64 - Hardware Information and Analysis Tools
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  6. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #6

    bigdog2626 said:

    so im not overclocking by running cod black ops when systemrequirementslab says i cant
    right?
    I'm not going to lie mate - even if you could adequately OC both CPU and GPU - it's not worth it for your CPU and card.


    Haven't used systemrequirementslab , but depending on the detection type, you could OC'ed up the ying yang yet it will still read ' the default speeds'

    As for Black Ops - you probably could run it - but it would be on low. OC'ing simply wouldn't help.
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  7. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
       #7

    yes it shortens the life of your CPU, but you wont notice it.

    Unless you plan to keep your rig for a long long time.

    Poor cooling could already be having an adverse effect on your hardwares lifespan.. thats got you worried hasnt it
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  8. Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #8

    badger906 said:
    yes it shortens the life of your CPU, but you wont notice it.

    Unless you plan to keep your rig for a long long time.

    Poor cooling could already be having an adverse effect on your hardwares lifespan.. thats got you worried hasnt it
    LOL don't freak the guy out OP, i overclocked mine a modest .5GHz. Just don't get too crazy with it and you will be fine
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  9. Posts : 201
    Windows 8 Pro
       #9

    I have no problem overclocking.

    getting the Itch to start a new build
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  10. Posts : 296
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    ok the temps of HWInfo and speedfan matched up
    ok ty
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