Intel Overclocking Basics Part 3: Manual is Your Friend

Overclocking

1. Be prepared to reset CMOS.
2. Manual Overclocking
3. CPU Frequency (FSB) - Rated VS Real?
4. PCI Express Frequency 100 (always)
5. CPU VCore - start low, adjust higher if no boot
6. Ratio CMOS Setting (multiplier)


Note: This was mainly geared towards Intel CPUs, specifically the Core 2 line. For AMD CPUs, you have to additionally adjust the HT Link. For Core i7, I haven't had the pleasure yet, so you might need to research that before beginning.

Note 2: Most branded computers Dell (with exceptions), HP, Compaq, etc, have their overclocking features locked by the manufacturer. So if you have one of these computers, there is a chance you won't have access to the overclocking options in the BIOS. I don't believe there is a way around this.

If there is anything I missed, questions, or something you want me to go deeper in depth with, please leave a comment.

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Links

CPUZ
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

(Asus Motherboards Only) BIOS Updates, PC Probe & Manuals
http://www.asus.com/

Prime95
http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft/

SpeedFan
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

(Intel Processors Only) Processor Specs & Datasheets
http://www.intel.com/products/processor/index.htm

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