Can i overclock my cpu ??

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 03:48 AM

I want to knw if i can overclock my cpu...

Config-
Xp sp3
Intel core 2 duo
3 gb ram
750 gb hdd
512 mb nvidia 9400gt graphic card

Rar file attached

Zyrden · 08-21-2009, 04:37 AM

I'm pretty sure any cpu, bar the ultra already-overclocked-from-factory versions, can be overclocked. A quick google search reveals plenty of guides for your model :) Some things to keep in mind: Overclocking will make your cpu hotter, basically the faster it goes the hotter it becomes. And youll need enough power to run the cpu at a clocked state. Your RAM will be affected too, but I don't know too much about that sorry.

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 05:08 AM

Just remember that overclocking components of your computer will almost always void any warranty that covers it for damages etc.

The question you must ask yourself is this:

Is it worth risking the warranty for that little bit extra performance?

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 07:19 AM

So its better to buy a new processor rather than try 2 increase dis 1 ..rite ?

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 07:21 AM

What's the model of your current processor?

Also, if your computer is struggling with higher end games, it is far more likely to be that your graphics card isn't good enough.

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 07:30 AM

Err..where to look for model number ?
i dnt thnk graphic card is a major problem...ya i hav to play sum games in medium settings..
but still many games i am playing at higher graphics setings

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 07:33 AM

To find your processor do this:

Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative tools -> Computer Management -> Device Manager -> *Click the little + sign next to "Processors"*

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 07:36 AM

Intel Core 2 duo 6320 @1.86Ghz

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 07:39 AM

Why exactly did you want to overclock your CPU?

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 07:40 AM

When i did srtest for cod 5 it said my pc didnt meet spec for processor speed

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 07:43 AM

I'm not sure how well the low end Core2Duos do when they are overclocked.

I'd say you're better off just upgrading to a higher end one.

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 07:45 AM

Ok..thnx a lot for all d help

**Lord Sirian** · 08-21-2009, 07:47 AM

If you want advice on options for upgrading your system/purchasing a new system, you should give the Building section a visit.

Mcninjaguy · 08-21-2009, 08:48 AM

Now I don't mean to be mean but this thread really just belongs in the overclocking section after you go to the building section, like what Lord Sirian said. I can help you there in the building section if you pass me a PM with the link to your new thread (makes life easier) so I can find it fast.

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Lord Sirian - Thnx fr all d answers ... bt i cant buy nethn new...dad will kik me out nw :p
Mcninjaguy - Thnx fr askin .. il pm u wen i get d money to buy nethn new...
til den il wrk on whtever i hav !

Mcninjaguy · 08-21-2009, 09:16 AM

Ok, well money is important to have to buy new things.

You should find a deo of a game first and see if its playable on your system. You should be able to 2006 and below games but you should be cautious of other games.

The_RocK · 08-21-2009, 09:33 AM

Mcninjaguy - Yup..money !!
Ya i test it wid srtest 1st...
thnx again..

**greenbrucelee** · 08-22-2009, 10:33 AM

please don't type in txt speak it make you sound thick but thats just my opinion but probably why you didn't get many responses.

**Lord Sirian** · 08-22-2009, 10:54 AM

Really greenbrucelee there's no need to say things like that, I don't think that The RocK means to offend anyone by it. You just have to keep in mind, everyone has feelings and not everyone speaks English as their first language.

This thread should probably be marked as solved anyway, I'm pretty sure The RocK's question has been answered.

The RocK, if that's the case, could you please mark the thread as solved under forum tools.

**greenbrucelee** · 08-22-2009, 01:33 PM

Sorry but text speak in my opinion is just lazy. Its ok for phones but not when you trying to explain a problem you have or ask for advice.

I understand people may have English as a second language but you can normally spot that when it comes to their typing, this just looks like txt speak to me. BUt I apologise if I have offended anyone.

08-21-2009, 04:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zyrden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 9 OS: Xp sp2	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? I'm pretty sure any cpu, bar the ultra already-overclocked-from-factory versions, can be overclocked. A quick google search reveals plenty of guides for your model :) Some things to keep in mind: Overclocking will make your cpu hotter, basically the faster it goes the hotter it becomes. And youll need enough power to run the cpu at a clocked state. Your RAM will be affected too, but I don't know too much about that sorry.

08-21-2009, 05:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Just remember that overclocking components of your computer will almost always void any warranty that covers it for damages etc. The question you must ask yourself is this: Is it worth risking the warranty for that little bit extra performance? __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 07:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? So its better to buy a new processor rather than try 2 increase dis 1 ..rite ?

08-21-2009, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? What's the model of your current processor? Also, if your computer is struggling with higher end games, it is far more likely to be that your graphics card isn't good enough. __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Err..where to look for model number ? i dnt thnk graphic card is a major problem...ya i hav to play sum games in medium settings.. but still many games i am playing at higher graphics setings

08-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? To find your processor do this: Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative tools -> Computer Management -> Device Manager -> Click the little + sign next to "Processors" __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Intel Core 2 duo 6320 @1.86Ghz

08-21-2009, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Why exactly did you want to overclock your CPU? __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? When i did srtest for cod 5 it said my pc didnt meet spec for processor speed

08-21-2009, 07:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? I'm not sure how well the low end Core2Duos do when they are overclocked. I'd say you're better off just upgrading to a higher end one. __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Ok..thnx a lot for all d help

08-21-2009, 07:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? If you want advice on options for upgrading your system/purchasing a new system, you should give the Building section a visit. __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-21-2009, 08:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Now I don't mean to be mean but this thread really just belongs in the overclocking section after you go to the building section, like what Lord Sirian said. I can help you there in the building section if you pass me a PM with the link to your new thread (makes life easier) so I can find it fast.

08-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Lord Sirian - Thnx fr all d answers ... bt i cant buy nethn new...dad will kik me out nw :p Mcninjaguy - Thnx fr askin .. il pm u wen i get d money to buy nethn new... til den il wrk on whtever i hav !

08-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Ok, well money is important to have to buy new things. You should find a deo of a game first and see if its playable on your system. You should be able to 2006 and below games but you should be cautious of other games.

08-21-2009, 09:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
The_RocK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: India , Mumbai Posts: 15 OS: XP sp3	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Mcninjaguy - Yup..money !! Ya i test it wid srtest 1st... thnx again..

08-22-2009, 10:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,773 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? please don't type in txt speak it make you sound thick but thats just my opinion but probably why you didn't get many responses. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

08-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,600 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Really greenbrucelee there's no need to say things like that, I don't think that The RocK means to offend anyone by it. You just have to keep in mind, everyone has feelings and not everyone speaks English as their first language. This thread should probably be marked as solved anyway, I'm pretty sure The RocK's question has been answered. The RocK, if that's the case, could you please mark the thread as solved under forum tools. __________________ "A rush of blood To my head Leaves me winded and wanting To feel the weakness in my body Beaten and crushed like my soul..."- Doomsday

08-22-2009, 01:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,773 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Can i overclock my cpu ?? Sorry but text speak in my opinion is just lazy. Its ok for phones but not when you trying to explain a problem you have or ask for advice. I understand people may have English as a second language but you can normally spot that when it comes to their typing, this just looks like txt speak to me. BUt I apologise if I have offended anyone. __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified