Overclocking is a process of speeding up and enhancing the performance of your computer. It means running a computer component such as central processing unit (CPU) at a specification higher than the manufacturer rating. Overclocking is an alternative to buying new hardware or a new PC, since it can improve the level of performance of old computer components.
Instructions
1. Turn on your laptop and open your Internet browser.
2. Find, download and install software called nTune (see 'Resource' below). This software is fully compatible with your Windows Vista operating system. When installing the software, make sure to check the option that allows you to run the program as an administrator.
3. Click on the "Start" button on your laptop and select the "Search" window.
4. Type in the term "nvcplui" in the search window and when your Vista displays search results, right click on the file and select the "Run as administrator" option. After this step, the nTune program you downloaded will be completely Vista-compatible.
5. Go to Control Panel to find the icon for the nTunes program or the icon for the nTunes manufacturer, nVidia. Find the option called "Performance" and click on the "Adjust Motherboard Setting" button.
6. Set the slider to the frequency you wish your computer to run on. Depending on your laptop and hardware, start with 1500 MHz or 1700 MHz.
7. Test the performance of your laptop by running a complex and demanding program such as 3D or video editing software. Check the laptop temperature while running the mentioned program: if it does not exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit that means your laptop can handle the frequency you set up.
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