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Can someone walk a noob through the overclocking process?

583 views 15 replies 6 participants last post by  Betrivent 
#1 ·
The only time I've tried before was on my old computer and I used the terrible program that the mobo came with.
My computer specs are in my profile... but here's a quick rundown.

My processor is the E6420 with stock HSF.
For my mobo I have a GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
500W Cooler Master PSU ATX12V

So if you could, just walk me through... What do I need to test prior to OCing? What programs do I need? Any recommended settings to start out with?
I don't want to fry my computer... or damage it too much. I intend on keeping it for a couple years...

I'd also like to OC my graphics card and RAM...
EVGA 8800GTS 640MB
OCZ Platinum 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
but that's for a later time.

Thanks.
 
#10 ·
Temperature, I like to stay below 60C, but others keep it even cooler, under 55C. It's all personally where you start to feel anxious/nervous about the temps.
 
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