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Overclocking questions
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 5:50 pm
by Bonskibon
I was reading in another thread of some of the advanced members system stats, and I was very impressed with the speed after clocking. So much so that I thought of doing it myself.
Do you recommend overclocking?
Is it harmful to the system, if so, how?
Is it worth it to overclock if I have a 933 already?
Is overclocking something that can be undone?
Does it really make a difference in performance?
Thanks for answering my questions, just feeling out the situation first to see if it is something I should do.
NEVERMIND............I read some stuff about overclocking and it seems to be to much for me to handle. I'll just be happy with what I got. Thanks anyway
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 7:58 pm
by downhill
Do you recommend overclocking?
Depends on the person, but why not?
It's like getting a better processor for lesser money in a way.
Is it harmful to the system, if so, how?
Yes if you don't monitor your temps. You need to keep your processor cool.
Is it worth it to overclock if I have a 933 already?
Ummm maybe, it depends on what you do. If you mostly surf, check email ect ect..then probably not.
Is overclocking something that can be undone?
Yes, as easily as it can be done.
As to performance, once again, it depends on what you do with your computer.
In a word, all your doing is forcing your 933 cpu to be say a 1.2 if you can get it that high.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 8:02 pm
by DVD Rewinder
If you do change your mind and you do decide to overclock... make sure you keep that CPU cool! Or else you will end up with a very expensive paper weight (or keychain
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 8:34 pm
by onetrueday
what mobo do you have?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 10:11 pm
by Bonskibon
I think mobo is motherboard? If I'm wrong please let me know, not sure of all the lingo.
I have an Intel D815EEA
Intel 815E Chipset
Not sure if that is helpful, or if you need to know more.
Well
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 11:11 pm
by terrancelam
If you ocing Intel PIII/CeleronII, it's very simple, you really can only up your FSB (Front Side bus.) But it that does involve raising the vcore (voltage to the cpu as well). It's not very challenging, but does take some getting used to. I'd have to say it'd be worth it for you to oc, you'd definately be able to break the 1ghz barrier.
BTW
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2001 11:13 pm
by terrancelam
What kind of HS/F (Heatsink/fan) do you currently have on your cpu?