How Do You Overclock A PC?
• Know the precise definition of overclocking. “Overclocking is the process of forcing a computer component to run at a higher clock rate (the fundamental rate in cycles per second, measured in hertz, at which a computer performs its most basic operations such as adding two numbers or transferring a value from one processor register to another) than designed or designated by the manufacturer”. • Understand that not all computers can be overclocked. For one, laptops are pretty much out of the question. Also, any OEM (original equipment manufacturer) computer, such as a Dell, HP or E-machine, will be more difficult to overclock, so your best bet for overclocking is to purchase or build a custom system, but keep in mind that some motherboards can’t be used to overclock. Now let’s begin. • The BIOS Screen The BIOS. Overclocking is best done in the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). There are some software programs available which allow you to overclock inside the operating system
