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Basic_man · 03-22-2006, 05:29 PM

Okay, so I have my P4 3GHz, and it's running too slow with all my programs open. I want to overclock it.. but I don't know anything about overclocking..

I know there are applications out there that does all the job, without too much knowledge.. any one can recommend me a good soft please?

Thanks

Spunky · 03-22-2006, 05:31 PM

Don't do it..you'll fry the processor if you over do it

the alchemist · 03-22-2006, 05:32 PM

Never overclock if you don't know what you're doing... especially with softwares (?) If you're serious about overclocking, you need to make sure to maximize cooling, preferably with a water cooling system (eg.: peltier).

Overclocking was worth it years ago, but I'm not sure it is nowadays... unless you do it hardcore.

Libertine · 03-22-2006, 05:32 PM

You'll probably gain more from adding some RAM or getting a faster HD.

the alchemist · 03-22-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by punkworld

You'll probably gain more from adding some RAM or getting a faster HD.

From what he said he's talking about processor bottleneck.

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 05:36 PM

if you know nothing about overclocking don't even try it.. and it's not just your cpu.. having ram that is better at overclocking than generic crap would make a huge difference.. Nevertheless, don't do it. the speed difference is not worth fucking your pc. Just upgrade to a Pentuimd D 930 3ghz (LGA775) you will need a new motherboard though since I'm assuming that you have a S478 cpu.

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 05:39 PM

I have a P4 3.0ghz with hyperthreading (s478) with 1.2gigs of ram and the only time it gets slow is if I really over do it.. I have a Pentium D 3ghz with 2gigs of ram on the way.. Also. is your ram PC3200 or it it lower? 2600? etc..

Libertine · 03-22-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vivency

From what he said he's talking about processor bottleneck.

Running slow with all programs open sounds like it could be a RAM issue as well, especially since a P4 with 3Ghz isn't all that bad

woj · 03-22-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

Don't do it..you'll fry the processor if you over do it

Bullshit, I've overclocked all my pcs and never had any issues... as long as you don't try to run 3Ghz pc at 4Ghz you'll be fine... proably start at +5%, and then up the clock rate by 1% untill it starts being unstable, and then back off from that 2% or more, whatever you are comfortable with...

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

Bullshit, I've overclocked all my pcs and never had any issues... as long as you don't try to run 3Ghz pc at 4Ghz you'll be fine... proably start at +5%, and then up the clock rate by 1% untill it starts being unstable, and then back off from that 2% or more, whatever you are comfortable with...

5% is ok, but depending on the ram used the pc might run unstable since if you want proper overclocking you must overclock the ram also and some ram just sucks shit when overclocked.

woj · 03-22-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

5% is ok, but depending on the ram used the pc might run unstable since if you want proper overclocking you must overclock the ram also and some ram just sucks shit when overclocked.

I always build my own pcs, I try to pick pretty decent parts, so maybe that's why I never had any issues...

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

I always build my own pcs, I try to pick pretty decent parts, so maybe that's why I never had any issues...

so you're like me.. I will not buy a prebuilt pc.. I have to pick the parts and build it myself otherwise it's just crap.

Basic_man · 03-22-2006, 05:58 PM

Okay. I have a Asus P2GD5 Deluxe board, with a P4 3GHz LGA775. I've bought another 1GB or DDR2 ram, that is fast enough. I'll buy a new fan for the CPU too.

My question is : how to manage the overclocking. I know a bit of computer electronic. I know I need to downgrade the voltage to the CPU to let more current in .. but what I don't know is HOW to do it.. that's why I'm asking for software..

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Basic_man

Okay. I have a Asus P2GD5 Deluxe board, with a P4 3GHz LGA775. I've bought another 1GB or DDR2 ram, that is fast enough. I'll buy a new fan for the CPU too.

My question is : how to manage the overclocking. I know a bit of computer electronic. I know I need to downgrade the voltage to the CPU to let more current in .. but what I don't know is HOW to do it.. that's why I'm asking for software..

just do it through the bios.. research what you want to do (on the net) then reboot your pc, hit DEL at the POST screen and do all the shit in the bios

Basic_man · 03-22-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

just do it through the bios.. research what you want to do (on the net) then reboot your pc, hit DEL at the POST screen and do all the shit in the bios

Got any usefull links for me, a noob

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 06:06 PM

I have an Asus p4p800se for my p4 and an asus p5ld2 for my dual core pentium d 3ghz

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Basic_man

Got any usefull links for me, a noob

let me find some

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 06:09 PM

also, every asus board comes with software that will let you overclock.. it's called AI Booster

Basic_man · 03-22-2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

also, every asus board comes with software that will let you overclock.. it's called AI Booster

Lemme find this soft

gfx3 · 03-22-2006, 06:33 PM

You don't want to overclock your pc, it's something those 16 year old gamers do. I don't see the point doing this just for running your aps. If you want to do it ask around on game forums. You will need better cooling, best is water cooling. You will also need special cooling for to protect your ram. You will need a heavy power supply unit and so on. Just buy an extra pc and network them or something. It's risky and you may loose all your stuff. Again it's stupid.

Yngwie · 03-22-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Basic_man

Lemme find this soft

should be on the cd the comes with the motherboard

EdgeXXX · 03-22-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Basic_man

Got any usefull links for me, a noob

HardOCP.com (check out the Overclocking forum FAQ)

03-22-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	Overclocking my computer? Okay, so I have my P4 3GHz, and it's running too slow with all my programs open. I want to overclock it.. but I don't know anything about overclocking.. I know there are applications out there that does all the job, without too much knowledge.. any one can recommend me a good soft please? Thanks __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

03-22-2006, 05:31 PM	#2
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,970	Don't do it..you'll fry the processor if you over do it __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

03-22-2006, 05:32 PM	#4
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03-22-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	if you know nothing about overclocking don't even try it.. and it's not just your cpu.. having ram that is better at overclocking than generic crap would make a huge difference.. Nevertheless, don't do it. the speed difference is not worth fucking your pc. Just upgrade to a Pentuimd D 930 3ghz (LGA775) you will need a new motherboard though since I'm assuming that you have a S478 cpu. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

03-22-2006, 05:39 PM	#7
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	I have a P4 3.0ghz with hyperthreading (s478) with 1.2gigs of ram and the only time it gets slow is if I really over do it.. I have a Pentium D 3ghz with 2gigs of ram on the way.. Also. is your ram PC3200 or it it lower? 2600? etc.. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

03-22-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
the alchemist Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,271	Never overclock if you don't know what you're doing... especially with softwares (?) If you're serious about overclocking, you need to make sure to maximize cooling, preferably with a water cooling system (eg.: peltier). Overclocking was worth it years ago, but I'm not sure it is nowadays... unless you do it hardcore.

03-22-2006, 05:58 PM	#13
Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	Okay. I have a Asus P2GD5 Deluxe board, with a P4 3GHz LGA775. I've bought another 1GB or DDR2 ram, that is fast enough. I'll buy a new fan for the CPU too. My question is : how to manage the overclocking. I know a bit of computer electronic. I know I need to downgrade the voltage to the CPU to let more current in .. but what I don't know is HOW to do it.. that's why I'm asking for software.. __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

03-22-2006, 06:06 PM	#16
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	I have an Asus p4p800se for my p4 and an asus p5ld2 for my dual core pentium d 3ghz __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

03-22-2006, 06:09 PM	#18
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	also, every asus board comes with software that will let you overclock.. it's called AI Booster __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

03-22-2006, 06:33 PM	#20
gfx3 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,685	You don't want to overclock your pc, it's something those 16 year old gamers do. I don't see the point doing this just for running your aps. If you want to do it ask around on game forums. You will need better cooling, best is water cooling. You will also need special cooling for to protect your ram. You will need a heavy power supply unit and so on. Just buy an extra pc and network them or something. It's risky and you may loose all your stuff. Again it's stupid. __________________