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Overclocking 101 A Step By Step Guide For The First Time Overclocker
Ladies and Gentlemen, Upon scrolling through our list of FAQ's I discovered that we have shamefully forgotten our roots and have no generalized basic how to for new Overclockers. I intend to create a step by step guide for the new overclocker.
Wikipedia Definition:
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Overclocking is the process of forcing a computer component to run at a higher clock rate than it was designed for or was designated by the manufacturer.
Overclocking is usually practiced by PC enthusiasts in order to increase the performance of their computers. Some hardware enthusiasts purchase low-end computer components which They then overclock to higher speeds, while others overclock high-end components to attain levels of performance beyond what they were designed for.
Users who choose to overclock their components usually focus their efforts on processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and RAM.
Step by Step
Step 1. Pre-Built Disclaimer: If you have purchased a pre-built PC like a Dell, Gateway, HP, Sony or MDG, unfortunately, you can stop reading here. Your PC can not be overclocked by conventional means (through the BIOS), as the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) has locked your components speed, such that you will be unable to overclock normally. There are several software programs that will allow a modest Overclock of OEM systems be sure to try those before giving up. If you built your own system, please proceed to step 2
Step 2. The BIOS: Now that you have built your new PC you are dying to OC it. If you are not familiar with your BIOS, it's now time to become familiar with it's settings. To enter the BIOS, press delete on most MotherBoards (yours may differ, consult the database in the Terms and Appendices section for your MotherBoard) when your system is booting. If prompted to 'enter setup' do so. Setup is the BIOS. Once you have entered the BIOS, look around a bit, get to know the options, try and learn what they do. It is very helpful to have access to a second PC while overclocking, as you will often need the internet for reference. Almost any term you don't know or would like to know more about, can be found here; a great guide for beginners and experts alike. Once you feel you know where everything is, proceed to step 3.
Step 3. First OC: When you first build a PC, all of your components will run at their stock settings, with the exception of your RAM which will often align itself in a 1:1 ratio with your CPU rather than running at stock (this is especially common if your RAM is faster at stock than your CPU at stock). Enter the BIOS as outlined in step 2, and locate the Front Side Bus (FSB) option (also known as: CPU Bus Speed, CPU Frequency, CPU Bus, Bus Frequency, or something similar; consult your manual) select this option and increase it one notch from its current setting. The FSB is multiplied by the CPU multiplier for your particular chip to create the Clock speed. For example: FSB of 310, and a multiplier of 9X will result in a clock speed 2790Mhz or 2.79Ghz. Press 'F10' too save the setting and boot from there (on most Motherboards) Pressing Esc will prompt you to save on most BIOS as well. Once you boot up, you have now completed your first successful Processor (CPU or Central Processing Unit) Overclock. Congratulations
Step 4. No More messing around: You're now thinking, whoop dee doo! 1 FSB that's 'teh suxorz' Lets have some more fun now. First you should locate the PCI, and PCI-e settings, IF you have them, set these to 33.33 MHz and 100MHZ respectively. They will stay locked here for the time being as allowing them to climb too high can damage your components. If you don not have these settings, fear not, they have likely been locked for you, or are being held to sensible limits for you by your PC. You can continue to bump up your FSB, (I like to go 5 at a time, but I’m crazy like that) until it will not boot. At each boot, it is recommended that you run Orthos or Prime95 for 5-10 minutes to check your load temperatures, be sure not to let them get to high for your CPU. When you cannot boot, or are booted but unstable you have likely reached one of two common problems. See steps 5 and 6 to continue clocking higher This is known as the 'bottom up' method, some overclockers prefer to jump 15-20 FSB at a time and when they become unstable work back down to a stable clock speed this is known as the 'top down' method. Be sure to give both a try, see what you prefer.
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