Introduction
Things you should know
What are the benefits?
What are the risks?
What is clock speed for of processor?
How CPU manufacturers determine the clock speed of a processor?
How to set the clock speed of a processor?

What is Overclocking?
How is Overclocking done?
Step 1: Getting Started
Step 2: BIOS
Step 3: Begin Overclocking
Recommended Settings
Bus and Processor speed
Remember for reference
More on Overclocking?
Does it reach BIOS setup?
Does it reach a full working operating system?
How to improve changes for a successful Overclock
Additional Cooling
Processor Life and Market
Final Thoughts
Some important factors for successful overclocking
Monitoring Software
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Introduction
When "fast is not enough" gamers and hobbyists find and devise new and intriguing ways of taking their hardware to the max. Even with these fastest chips available, most users still demand more and say that the speed from even the fastest chips aren't fast enough, or they just blatantly just want more. This is where overclocking comes into the equation; by which users make their processor run faster than the default recommended speed setting. Overclocking has become common with all of the newest hardware devices having the ability to reach overclocked speeds of over 50%.
Q. If a processor can achieve higher speeds why don't manufactures increase them?
A. To regulate the market, making one processor that can range from 1.6 to 2.4 and just regulate speed is easier than making a different one for each speed.
Things you should know
The following you should know before and to successfully overclock a your AMD or Pentium: an overclockable processor, an overclocking friendly motherboard, and a plan for a great thermal solutions including heat sink and extra system cooling fans. Check your system for extra fan locations, later in this text will be detailed info on how to configure them.
• If you plan to overclock you system then be sure to select your hardware wisely. There are always overclocking opportunities. Intel and AMD produce processors that are overclockable.
• Some motherboards are more overclocking-friendly than the others, I suggest Asus or Epox. Select a motherboard that has good reviews, don't experiment or settle for one that's not reputable because the motherboard is the heart of you overclocking project. Do you homework!
• Once you've become an experienced overclocker, you know to keep the processor and the entire system cool to ensure stability, select a case that can handle many fans for optimal airflow. Your number one enemy for overclocking is heat.
o Add additional system coolers in the front and back of the case to generate an air flow pattern coming in from the front and exiting at the back.
o Make sure the cooling fans for the power supply sucks hot air out of your system box.
o Use thermal compound (do not substitute) between a good and strong heat sink and the processor to ensure great thermal contact and thus optimal heat dissipation.
What are the benefits of Overclocking?
• The increased performance with minimum cost
• Satisfaction from achieving it, then later tweaking it.
What are the risks of Overclocking?
• Overclocking may void your system warranty.
• Overclocking may reduce the life-time of your system.
• Overclocking may cause system less stable. If you find your system unstable at higher speeds, proper testing is the key to a successful overclock.
What is clock speed for of processor?
The clock speed of a processor is the main factor that determines the computing power of a computer, measured in MHz or GHz. To better understand the concept, imagine your car drives at fixed speed of 1 to 60 mph, although the optimal speed is 50, nothing prevents it from going faster or slower. You want to run at higher speeds only at favorable conditions.
How CPU manufacturers determine the clock speed of a processor?
The manufacturer decides on what speed to stamp on the processor based on the following factors:
• Core, design, and capabilities of the processor itself.
• The thermal stability and characteristics of the processor.
• The most advantageous market conditions.
From the above it is clear that given the right conditions, a processor can be either underclocked or overclocked. An 900MHz processor can be overclocked to run at 800 or 500MHz as long as the motherboard allows, or overclocking to 1200MHz.