For those that know about overclocking...

[toias123]

hi,

i am going to do my first overclock in the next couple of days. Trouble is i have no idea how to do it. If i post my spec, could someone explain what i would need to change in my bios and how they came to that conclusion. Many thanks

asrock conroexfire mobo
conroe e6300
arctic cooling alpine 7 HSF
1gb buffalo 4200 533ghz RAM
extra akasa amber 92mm fan fitted to the back for extra airflow.

 

[~mr mixx~]

What exactly are you trying to OC ? your processor / video card ? , that way someone can help you further. i would help, but i don't know a thing about OCing. =)

 

[toias123]

i would ideally like to do both. I have an ATI Gigabyte X800XT.

 

[X1337]

i would ideally like to do both. I have an ATI Gigabyte X800XT.

Cpu and GPU (Video card)


To overclock your video card download this:

http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/259/mirrors.php
- Tobias123, if you dont know how to overclock your GPU. I'll PM you a link
"how to overclock with ATI TOOL"


To overclock your cpu, you need to hit up your FSB located in the BIOS.

 

[prosser13]

Take a look at this guide:

How to overclock

Any other questions post or PM me.

For your graphics card, a quick and easy fix is to download ATi Tool and choose Max Core and then Max memory

 

[mammikoura]

http://www.computerforums.org/showthread.php?t=40515

there are a few guides about overclocking.