A beginner's guide to overclocking @ Tech Report

Vikingod · Dec 20, 2007, 02:38 PM

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As a PC enthusiast, my desire to overclock is almost compulsive. Pushing clock speeds must be hard-wired into my DNA, because I can't actually remember the last time my personal workstation ran at stock speeds.

Overclocking isn't for everyone, though; it can be time consuming and frustrating, and it will almost certainly void your warranty. But there's a unique sense of satisfaction to be gained from pushing your hardware to its limits and achieving greater performance than you've actually paid for. For enthusiasts, many of whom have a borderline obsession with deriving the best bang for their buck, overclocking's potential is simply too hard to resist.

Dec 20, 2007, 02:38 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	A beginner's guide to overclocking @ Tech Report Source: Tech Report _____________ As a PC enthusiast, my desire to overclock is almost compulsive. Pushing clock speeds must be hard-wired into my DNA, because I can't actually remember the last time my personal workstation ran at stock speeds. Overclocking isn't for everyone, though; it can be time consuming and frustrating, and it will almost certainly void your warranty. But there's a unique sense of satisfaction to be gained from pushing your hardware to its limits and achieving greater performance than you've actually paid for. For enthusiasts, many of whom have a borderline obsession with deriving the best bang for their buck, overclocking's potential is simply too hard to resist.