How to Overclock a PC

[Fleet Command CC]

Here is a lot of info on how to Overclock your PC, I have tried Overclock PCs for over 3 years with not much different in performs, but I know a lot of people think that Overclock makes there computer a a lot fastest.

For example I overclock my Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz to 3.4GHz, and it didn't make any real different what ever game I play so I put the X6800 back it's normal speed. If you would like to try overclocking your Rig check out the link.

Note be WARNED if your computer is under a WARRANTY overclocking will void any warranty you have on your systerm. :)

http://www.wikihow.com/Overclock-a-PC

[Ed Rotondaro]

Here is a lot of info on how to Overclock your PC, I have tried Overclock PCs for over 3 years with not much different in performs, but I know a lot of people think that Overclock makes there computer a a lot fastest.

For example I overclock my Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 2.93GHz to 3.4GHz, and it didn't make any real different what ever game I play so I put the X6800 back it's normal speed. If you would like to try overclocking your Rig check out the link.

Note be WARNED if your computer is under a WARRANTY overclocking will void any warranty you have on your systerm. :)

http://www.wikihow.com/Overclock-a-PC

Fleet:

Sounds too dangerous to me LOL! I'm happy just to be up and running.

[William Miller]

Actually some PCs you can overclock and retain your full rights under the warranty: I purchased an XPS630i from Dell last month (Quad Core Intel 2.66Ghz, dual Nividia 8800GTX video) and both the warranty document and Dell tech support state that you can overclock it and retain full warranty rights.

However always check your warranty before you overclock; if it does not specifically state that OC'ing does not void the warranty then most likely it will void it.

[Kyle Holgate]

Actually some PCs you can overclock and retain your full rights under the warranty: I purchased an XPS630i from Dell last month (Quad Core Intel 2.66Ghz, dual Nividia 8800GTX video) and both the warranty document and Dell tech support state that you can overclock it and retain full warranty rights.

However always check your warranty before you overclock; if it does not specifically state that OC'ing does not void the warranty then most likely it will void it.

Some processor chips used to be all the same thing - depending on settings only as to what speed they would run at. This was 5 years ago to be sure - but for a while a 1 GHz was the same as a 1.33 was the same as a 1.66 for example - though they charged more for the chips with the faster setting (note, I don't remember the actual speeds of the processors, they were likely faster than that - just using it as an example).

[Fleet Command CC]

Actually some PCs you can overclock and retain your full rights under the warranty: I purchased an XPS630i from Dell last month (Quad Core Intel 2.66Ghz, dual Nividia 8800GTX video) and both the warranty document and Dell tech support state that you can overclock it and retain full warranty rights.

However always check your warranty before you overclock; if it does not specifically state that OC'ing does not void the warranty then most likely it will void it.

Well I didn't know that cool niceone. I find it better and easer to build my rig myself, because I like to mod my computer every few months, and in the past when I have bought a ready made computer modding them can cause warranty problems. :)

[Ed Rotondaro]

Well I didn't know that cool niceone. I find it better and easer to build my rig myself, because I like to mod my computer every few months, and in the past when I have bought a ready made computer modding them can cause warranty problems. :)

Fleet:

You sound like our exalted leader Chris. He builds his own PCs too. A useful skill. But is it possible for people outside of a factory to build their own laptop?

[Warship NWS]

Fleet:

You sound like our exalted leader Chris. He builds his own PCs too. A useful skill. But is it possible for people outside of a factory to build their own laptop?

Laptops are specialized OEM type designs.. quite a bit different from your typical custom built clone systems which have a greater level of interchangeable parts.

[old_pop2000]

Fleet:

You sound like our exalted leader Chris. He builds his own PCs too. A useful skill. But is it possible for people outside of a factory to build their own laptop?
Ed:
You haven"t lived, until you've troubleshot and repaired a computer board with test equipment, then used a microminiature soldering setup, in a clean room to remove and replace the defective component. Burning EEPROM's is kind of interesting until you've done your first 20, after that it is kind of boring. However, at $500-$1000 per unit, it's cheaper just to relegate it to the electronic recycle and purchased another if it lasts five years or more.

Notebook designs are not generic. The motherboards are specially designed with dissipation of heat, being very important. As components are moved closer together, the heat from every chip tends to merge. Heat is the enemy of all electronics. The faster you can dissipate that heat, the better the notebook will run. Heat conduction on a notebook motherboard is very important to cool and stable operation.

[Warship NWS]

Notebook designs are not generic. The motherboards are specially designed with dissipation of heat, being very important. As components are moved closer together, the heat from every chip tends to merge. Heat is the enemy of all electronics. The faster you can dissipate that heat, the better the notebook will run. Heat conduction on a notebook motherboard is very important to cool and stable operation.


Absolutely correct. Heat dissapation in a laptop is the greatest challenge as it goes against the concept of portability. The 3 highest heat sources in a lap top in order of heat concentration are the CPU, GPU (graphics chip), and hard drives. Laptops also often come with non-standardized hybrid media drives (CDROM/DVD burners/etc..) which can cause compatibility issues with various types of media, drivers, installers, burning software, etc.. The driver sets are also OEM based which in turn offers less market standardization and lower overall manufacturer support, yet another reason to have a computer custom built by a certified technician that knows their components rather then buy a disposable "desktop appliance" from a retail electronics/appliance store such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart, etc. In the computer market going cheap will cost you in the long run.

Thanks.

[Fleet Command CC]

Fleet:

You sound like our exalted leader Chris. He builds his own PCs too. A useful skill. But is it possible for people outside of a factory to build their own laptop?

Hey Ed

I have seen a barebones laptop i.e the screen, keyboard and casing, I can't remember if there was anything components with it, but has far as I know yes you can build a laptop but it's no way has easy as building a desktop. :D