Making a clock twice as fast makes you twice as early always.
Overclocking is the process of changing the multiplier on the motherboard to force the CPU to run faster. Most CPU manufacturers make only a few models of a CPU and then place limiters on the CPU to set it to a specific level. In theory, a 2.8 gigahertz processor can really be a 3.2 gigahertz processor with a 0.4 reduction in the limit. CPU are usually tested and limited according to their stability and wattage.
Instructions
1. Open up the motherboard manual and see if there are any chapters on overclocking the system. Most motherboards that are geared toward gamers and other power users include devices and settings that make overclocking the system much easier and safer.
2. Use any benchmarking software that can be found online for free. This will test the system at its current settings and see how much computing power it has. This will establish the baseline and allow you to have a foundation to offer a useful comparison.
3. Open up the BIOS menu by pressing the associated BIOS key. This might be "del" or "F2," "F8" or maybe even "F10." Once you're in the BIOS, familiarize yourself with the system as a whole. Check the CPU and FSB features on the motherboard first as these are the most direct features to edit in order to overclock the system.
4. Increase the FSB by a little while also increasing the voltage to the motherboard and the memory modules. Increase FSB speed in 5-10MHz increments. Reboot after each increment to ensure that the system can still boot into Windows properly. This method ensures a stable system and if you run into problems you are able to troubleshoot accordingly.
5. Increase the memory voltage slightly if the system starts to act up or refuses to boot properly. If these settings do not work then you'll need to lower the FSB back down a bit. Keep increasing until the system doesn't boot anymore. Be mindful of the temperature as you would not want it to exceed 70 degrees Celsius.
6. Benchmark the system again and compare the results. If the system doesn't complete the benchmark then you'll need to readjust the front side bus and the memory modules until the system is stable enough to handle the benchmarking.
7. Check the system again and allow it to run for a few hours. If no problem arises then the system is safe to use. Enjoy the added performance.
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