Questions About Overclocking

bobrocks95 · July 16th, 2007, 21:30

Hey, I have some questions about overclocking, seeing as I'm completely new to it. First off, what kind of things do I need to overclock? I've read that you need to have a high amount of cooling, or your hardware could be damaged, but how much, depending on how much you want to overclock. Second, How much can I overclock without damaging my hardware, based on my cooling system. Third, how do I overclock? Does my motherboard have a build-in overclock program? Is there another way if it doesn't?

And now a complete run-down of my Computer.

AMD Athlon XP Pro3+ 1.79 GHz (Being why I want to overclock, at least until I upgrade)
1 Gig of RAM
Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT
450W Power Supply (I think, hard to tell without opening the computer)
M811LU (V3.1) Motherboard
I guess I should also say that I have an extra side fan.

If there's any other info you need, or I wasn't clear just say so and I'll add it in this post.

EDIT1: Here's a picture from CPU-z on my system

ScreenHunter_01 Jul. 16 14.04.gif

Last edited by bobrocks95; July 16th, 2007 at 22:11..

**Cid Highwind** · July 16th, 2007, 21:52

The best thing to start with is by downloading an application called Speedfan (google it), it's used to keep an eye on your temperatures. You might need to invest in a new cooler for your CPU if you have the default one.

Also helpful for other members who are more experienced with overclocking your family of CPUs, is the information CPU-z (google it

) gives on the first tab, such as the CPU family, steppings and whatever else. A screenshot usually does wonders.

Another important thing is RAM. If your memory is already running as fast as it can, it will probably hold back your CPU from being overclocked decently, because if RAM is pushed too far, your system will simply lock up.

That's just some basic things, I'm sure if you can provide the info, others can help you further

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stilz · July 16th, 2007, 22:17

Hello,
If I'm not mistaking, your motherboard is PC Chip's M811LU, which is a budget board that doesn't have all the features necessary for overclocking. I don't remember if it even allows you to adjust the FSB. You might be able to get a couple hundred Mhz with Clockgen, but that's most likely as far as you can go.

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bobrocks95 · July 16th, 2007, 22:21

Really that's all I'm going for, is a couple hundred Mhz. So how do you use ClockGen, I'm a little confused.

Last edited by bobrocks95; July 17th, 2007 at 00:23..

July 16th, 2007, 21:30	#1
bobrocks95 NGemu Award Winner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,714	Questions About Overclocking Hey, I have some questions about overclocking, seeing as I'm completely new to it. First off, what kind of things do I need to overclock? I've read that you need to have a high amount of cooling, or your hardware could be damaged, but how much, depending on how much you want to overclock. Second, How much can I overclock without damaging my hardware, based on my cooling system. Third, how do I overclock? Does my motherboard have a build-in overclock program? Is there another way if it doesn't? And now a complete run-down of my Computer. AMD Athlon XP Pro3+ 1.79 GHz (Being why I want to overclock, at least until I upgrade) 1 Gig of RAM Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT 450W Power Supply (I think, hard to tell without opening the computer) M811LU (V3.1) Motherboard I guess I should also say that I have an extra side fan. If there's any other info you need, or I wasn't clear just say so and I'll add it in this post. EDIT1: Here's a picture from CPU-z on my system ScreenHunter_01 Jul. 16 14.04.gif Last edited by bobrocks95; July 16th, 2007 at 22:11..

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July 16th, 2007, 21:52	#2
Cid Highwind The Hunter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NL Posts: 15,877	The best thing to start with is by downloading an application called Speedfan (google it), it's used to keep an eye on your temperatures. You might need to invest in a new cooler for your CPU if you have the default one. Also helpful for other members who are more experienced with overclocking your family of CPUs, is the information CPU-z (google it ) gives on the first tab, such as the CPU family, steppings and whatever else. A screenshot usually does wonders. Another important thing is RAM. If your memory is already running as fast as it can, it will probably hold back your CPU from being overclocked decently, because if RAM is pushed too far, your system will simply lock up. That's just some basic things, I'm sure if you can provide the info, others can help you further __________________ PC Specs: CPU: Intel Q8200 @ 2.8GHz // GPU: Sapphire ATi HD5870 1GB // Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS3 RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 // HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint // SPU: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W // Monitor: Iiyama B2403WS / 19201200 Join the NGEmu Folding @ Home community NOW!*

July 16th, 2007, 22:17	#3
stilz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ngemu? Posts: 608	Hello, If I'm not mistaking, your motherboard is PC Chip's M811LU, which is a budget board that doesn't have all the features necessary for overclocking. I don't remember if it even allows you to adjust the FSB. You might be able to get a couple hundred Mhz with Clockgen, but that's most likely as far as you can go. __________________ To all emulator authors and contributors: without your hard work, we'd be without many hours of enjoyment and unable to relive fond memories of childhood. Thank you.

July 16th, 2007, 22:21	#4
bobrocks95 NGemu Award Winner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,714	Really that's all I'm going for, is a couple hundred Mhz. So how do you use ClockGen, I'm a little confused. Last edited by bobrocks95; July 17th, 2007 at 00:23..