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Is it possible to overclock my computer.

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  • Dell Inspiron
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December 31, 2013 5:52:35 PM

My PC is a Dell Inspiron 660 and I was wondering if it is possible to have it overclocked safely without it burning out or anything.
My specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3330 CPU @ 3.00GHz 2.99 GHz
Installed memory (RAM): 8.00 GB (7.88 GB usable)
System type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor, Windows 8.1

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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 5:55:32 PM

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December 31, 2013 5:58:13 PM

Darn it!
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December 31, 2013 5:59:41 PM

unksol said:
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Are you sure? I read some articles where people stated that they got their Dell Inspiron 660 overclocked but didn't say how?
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:00:17 PM

It is not possible to overclock that processor even in an aftermarket board, and it is not possible to tweak any memory timings etc in Dell's bios( not that it would make much diff), ....
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:03:25 PM

I AM sure. Years ago it was possible to overclock cpu's via a method called the BSEL modification,
Dell carry on some model numbers so its possible that or some other o/clock was the case. Check it out.
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December 31, 2013 6:04:56 PM

So you're saying I might be able to overclock my CPU via BSEL modification?
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:09:37 PM

I would say absolutely on record you CANNOT use this method. Check in your bios and see what dell has allowed. If you can move the turbo multipliers upwards, that is great. If not,as i suspect, you are stumped.
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December 31, 2013 6:12:55 PM

Okay! Thanks for the help anyway.
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:16:21 PM

Dont feel bad, your cpu plays games as well as the latest more expensive big thing .and will do for years.
Feel free to pick a best answer.
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December 31, 2013 6:16:39 PM

How do I find my motherboard info so that I can use Setfsb?
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:25:17 PM

The 'front side bus ' in your case is the base clock, standard setting 100.
It is linked to the pci-E bus, and there is no way of speeding up the base clock without speeding up the pci-E bus. overclocking the baseclock can damage the integrated graphics chip, the memory controller, and
damage your graphics card. It can also introduce system instability. If you want to chance any of this for a maximum 6% overclock, dont say you werent warned? Its a 400$ system you are running there.
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December 31, 2013 6:29:09 PM

I got it all under control take it easy. My mother board is: Intel P75/B75. Just need to find the clock generator for it. Can you find it for me? It's pretty difficult.
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:33:59 PM

http://forums.anandtech.com/archive/index.php/t-2260925...
p/b 75 are the buisiness chipsets. I dont even know if this low clock is available.
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December 31, 2013 6:36:55 PM

Let me check the link out!
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December 31, 2013 6:39:46 PM

So what is the clock generator or have you not found one?
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a b K Overclocking
December 31, 2013 6:48:55 PM

You told me you had it all under control, and you was gonna check the link out.
Its new yr Pal. Nobody on here gets paid, we do it for free. I have given you the most honest and sensible advice my 45.5 yrs would give to any urgent youngster. I have just downloaded fallout vegas ultimate for 509 pence on steam , so i am off. Happy new year and good luck!
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December 31, 2013 6:50:40 PM

lol okay. Good luck to you too.
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