Would like to know if there is a way to overclock a Intel core 2 duo

aurelius2000 · 10-30-2009, 08:59 AM

I have a Dell XPS m1530 laptop with an intel core 2 duo. I am not worried about overheating issues. I have that covered.

I would like to know if there is a way to overclock my cpu? is there supported software for doing so?

Also, can you overclock the video card within that laptop? It has a Nvidia GeForce 8600m.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Tyree** · 10-30-2009, 09:11 AM

OEM PC's (laptops) generally have the Bios locked.
They generally use the lowest quality parts to reduce costs so they appear to be a good deal.
OC'ing should NEVER be done using 3rd party apps.
Laptops are not made for OC'ing due to their lack of cooling.
Laptops use Onboard Graphics.

Phædrus2401 · 10-30-2009, 09:12 AM

We do not recommend overclocking laptops. Aside from heat (which I doubt you have totally covered, honestly), there's also the fact that the BIOS options for overclocking are not present. Which means you have to use software overclocking, and most software for overclocking is not very good; it overvolts components, is unstable, and won't achieve a very high clock. There's also the fact that the motherboard isn't built to take the additional stress in these cases.

10-30-2009, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
aurelius2000 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 145 OS: Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2	Would like to know if there is a way to overclock a Intel core 2 duo I have a Dell XPS m1530 laptop with an intel core 2 duo. I am not worried about overheating issues. I have that covered. I would like to know if there is a way to overclock my cpu? is there supported software for doing so? Also, can you overclock the video card within that laptop? It has a Nvidia GeForce 8600m. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

10-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Would like to know if there is a way to overclock a Intel core 2 duo OEM PC's (laptops) generally have the Bios locked. They generally use the lowest quality parts to reduce costs so they appear to be a good deal. OC'ing should NEVER be done using 3rd party apps. Laptops are not made for OC'ing due to their lack of cooling. Laptops use Onboard Graphics. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-30-2009, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,725 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Would like to know if there is a way to overclock a Intel core 2 duo We do not recommend overclocking laptops. Aside from heat (which I doubt you have totally covered, honestly), there's also the fact that the BIOS options for overclocking are not present. Which means you have to use software overclocking, and most software for overclocking is not very good; it overvolts components, is unstable, and won't achieve a very high clock. There's also the fact that the motherboard isn't built to take the additional stress in these cases. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.