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#1 OFFLINE   q231

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Posted 08 December 2007 - 12:54 PM

can you teach me on how to do this safely? the computer i'm using is using an old Intel processor Pentium 4 running @2.0ghz...i'm just wondering if it can be overclocked to about 2.66ghz..and from what I've heard overclocking produces more heat...for those who has knowledge on this one pls reply to this topic thanks in advance :D

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Posted 08 December 2007 - 05:18 PM

Your best bet is to probably visit some well established overclocking websites (Google is your friend), you're bound to find useful information.
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Posted 09 December 2007 - 01:47 AM

Overclocking does increase heat, so if you do, you'll have to make sure your processor's cooling is good enough, and that your processor can take it.

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Posted 10 December 2007 - 11:58 AM

View PostCTskifreak, on Dec 9 2007, 01:47 AM, said:

Overclocking does increase heat, so if you do, you'll have to make sure your processor's cooling is good enough, and that your processor can take it.

AJ

thanks for the reply guys.. :D

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Posted 10 December 2007 - 04:59 PM

Ohh...make sure that your power supply can handle it...it should though....just a word of caution.

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Posted 13 December 2007 - 12:19 PM

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Posted 14 December 2007 - 02:22 AM

View PostCraigMartin, on Dec 13 2007, 12:19 PM, said:

Also because I have a notebook I had to overclock using software
What software did you use?

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Posted 14 December 2007 - 06:02 AM

Overclocking today is safer than ever :D.

I would suggest taking a look at http://www.ocforums.com/ for more information.
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Posted 14 December 2007 - 02:11 PM

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