What Does Overclocking A CPU Do?
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Rustyy117
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HI,
A quote from Wiki: "Overclocking is the process of making a computer or component operate faster than the clock frequency specified by the manufacturer by modifying system parameters (hence the name "overclocking"). Operating voltages may also be changed (increased), which can increase the speed at which operation remains stable. Most overclocking techniques increase power consumption, generating more heat, which must be dispersed if the chip is to remain operational."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking
Basically the aim is to increase performance.
A quote from Wiki: "Overclocking is the process of making a computer or component operate faster than the clock frequency specified by the manufacturer by modifying system parameters (hence the name "overclocking"). Operating voltages may also be changed (increased), which can increase the speed at which operation remains stable. Most overclocking techniques increase power consumption, generating more heat, which must be dispersed if the chip is to remain operational."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking
Basically the aim is to increase performance.
Rustyy117
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Well if it heats up too much then you won't be able to safely overclock, if you're using a desktop (rather than a laptop) then you can upgrade the cooler for the CPU if temps are an issue.
If your CPU heats up too much and you do nothing about it then you could damage your CPU.
If you have a desktop then you may be able to overclock (depending on the motherboard), if you have a laptop then you probably won't be able to overclock.
Rustyy117
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Probably not, you simply can't overclock most laptops as the BIOS settings you need to use are locked by the manufacturer.
It's generally not recommended to overclock a laptop even if you could as they're not designed to dissipate the extra heat generated by overclocking.
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