wot is overclocking

[minime]

like it says in the title wot is overclocking i keep hearing about it but i dont no wot it is can sum1 plz tell me

 

[shawn_selig291]

its taking the hardware beyond its stock speed....which will make it faster...yet make it run hotter and have a shorter life...

 

[Raffaz]

To put it simple, its like fine tuning to make it faster. Similar to what people do to their cars, but with computers

 

[minime]

i will give it a try after my moniter is working

 

[lhuser]

Overclocking aka OC is making the model's speed faster by increasing clocks.

Overclock with little incrments...so you won't end up not booting because of too high speeds!

 

[~mr mixx~]

Yep, if not done correctly it can ruin a good mobo or graphics card or CPU.

And cooling will play a big part in the OC-n. Proper ventalation of the system..ect.

 

[Thelis]

i will give it a try after my moniter is working

If you are not too sure, there is always software that can sort of do it for you. I would recommend reading the overclocking guide here, and at the Overclockers' forum before attempting it.

You also have to have a proper mobo, which one do you have?

 

[minime]

how can i find out which mobo i have i got the computer from currys or sumthin like dat.

 

[Thelis]

Well, if you got a preassembled computer the odds are that you will not be able to OC it.

 

[Vipul1]

how can i find out which mobo i have i got the computer from currys or sumthin like dat.

what do u mean by Currys?