[Reece12sky]

hey guys i was just having a look at my bios...no idea why...and i saw an overclocking option..

overclocked my cpu from 2.3 to 2.6...

is it ok to do this through the bios ?

i know overclocking shortens life spam of cpu and increases performance and temps...

but is using the bios a good idea ?

thanks

 

[JimE]

Using the BIOS is the only way of OCing.

 

[Reece12sky]

oh i thought it was complexed...so theres huge guides that go on and on...and lots of different programs...do you reckon the programs are just for checking on how the cpu is managing after the OC?

 

[Reece12sky]

should i upgrade my ram ? i read alot of things about the different types of ram there is....this is all the info on the ram running in my computer

my motherboard is Asrock K10N78M

 

[Reece12sky]

the only thing i can tell from looking at the ram is that its DDR2 and i could upgrade to DDR3?

 

[Tyree]

the only thing i can tell from looking at the ram is that its DDR2 and i could upgrade to DDR3?

No
OC'ing also voids warranties.
Posting your PC specs would be helpful. We can't advise OC'ing without knowing what we're working with.
PC Specs?
Pre- Built Brand & Model Number
Custom Built- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU.

 

[linderman]

there are two ways to overclock

a) software overclocking from within windows

b) bios overclocking


the software method is often times favored for beginners as its easier but bios overclocking has more potential and greating control

it really depends how serious you want to get into this

have you checked our overclocking forum and read the stickies in there ?

 

[linderman]

the only thing i can tell from looking at the ram is that its DDR2 and i could upgrade to DDR3?

you cant upgrade your board for DDR3 memory because its a DDR2 spec board

 

[linderman]

if you are looking for more performance from your system upgrading the cpu to the phenom II deneb 965 which is 3.5ghz at stock would make alot more sense......u would need to update the bios with your existing cpu in place prior to switching but that aint no biggie

Asrock K10N78M spec


cpu support list

ASRock > Products > K10N78M > CPU Support List

 

[Reece12sky]

thanks for the info cpu upgrade will be next

 

[Tyree]

thanks for the info cpu upgrade will be next

Check the Mobo manufacturer's site for supported CPU/Bios for the exact model of your Mobo before purchasing a new CPU to insure compatibility.

 

[linderman]

post #9 cpu support link included :smile: