overclocking safe

[tz frantic]

i want to overclock my pc but i want to know how
to do it safely

 

[Avenger20]

can you fill out your system specs with your processor model etc.

 

[smarteyeball]

i want to overclock my pc but i want to know how
to do it safely

Google and then google some more.

Specs do help.

Packard Bell will be a pre-built which most likely means stock cooler + locked BIOS features, therefore not really suitable for overclocking.

 

[Tews]

Nice avatar SE!! I like it

 

[smarteyeball]

Nice avatar SE!! I like it

lol, cheers

One mans pain is another mans avatar

 

[tz frantic]

• Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor i have 4
• Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
• 2.4GHz, 1GHz FSB, 8MB Cache
• 3GB Memory
• 1Tb Hard Drive
• 768MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX Graphics
• Dual Layer DVD Rewriter
• 8-in-1 Media Card Reader6 USB Connections

 

[smarteyeball]

Thanks for the specs.

But as I mentioned in my first post, since your machine is a factory pre-built machine, there is a very strong chance that you will not be able to overclock using the BIOS.

So unless your BIOS will let you adjust settings like the CPU voltage (vcore), adjust RAM settings and allow you to adjust your Frontside Bus (FSB), you will be limited to using a software based app like SetFSB:

SetFSB_HomePage

Also, if you have a stock Intel Heatsink (CPU cooler), you will be even further limited due to temperature issues.


You might be able to get away with a mild bump in clock speed, provided your temps are okay - but I wouldn't expect too much.

 

[Wishmaster]

As mentioned, its likely you can not OC at from within bios because they are locked.

But even if you can get around the locked bios, via OCing inside Windows with Software..

I would strongly not suggest NOT doing so, with a OEM motherboard.
They simply are not designed to handle the additional stress overclocking creates.

If you decide to try it anyway:

As stated already, the first and most important thing you need is a better cooling solution than the stock. Most certainly with a Quad.

 

[Nemix]

I have a 5 year old PC downstairs which I've overclocked from day 1, never a problem and still works flawless now with Vista Home Premium.

Things that are essential for overclocking:

Good quality CPU Heatsink
Good quality North Bridge Heatsink
Good quality Power Supply
High performance Ram
Good quality Ram Heat Spreaders (Included with most performance Ram)
Good quality GPU Heatsink (If you plan on overclocking the videocard)

Lots of free time and patience (Internet forum help if needed)
Stress Testing with Memtest86+, Prime95 and 3DMark for Videocard

 

[tz frantic]

SetFSB_HomePage so can i use this software safely

 

[NoN]

SetFSB_HomePage so can i use this software safely

It might works and you would see some very light difference...but I do not want being pessimistic.

You'll will get in trouble one or another day as the write on the disk will be soon damage and you certainly will have what is call "reallocation sector count" on your HDD and your disk will lost memory of apps installed, explorer will fail and even with a "chkdsk", you will not be able to repair...


After, some tools provide by Seagate could perhaps repair some bad sectors.

But what's the give?

Better unrun some apps and custom style you don't need, to increase the write on your disk and boost your memory.

 

[Fumz]

SetFSB_HomePage so can i use this software safely

Warning !!!
If you are a beginner, do not use this software.
This software is for power users only.
Use "SetFSB.exe" at your own risk.

I'm not sure how you missed this part? This warning was written specifically for you.

You are a beginner, attempting to use an obscure OC tool (the worst way to go) in order to circumvent the fact that your OEM pc's bios has been locked by the manufacturer....

... none of that bodes well for you or your machine. If I were you I'd forget about clocking an OEM machine, and instead, spend your time reading up on the subject and saving money for a better machine.