Is it possible to overclock my computer.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

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

unksol · Dec 31, 2013

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

Darn it!

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

unksol :

Are you sure? I read some articles where people stated that they got their Dell Inspiron 660 overclocked but didn't say how?

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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), ....

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

So you're saying I might be able to overclock my CPU via BSEL modification?

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

Okay! Thanks for the help anyway.

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

How do I find my motherboard info so that I can use Setfsb?

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

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.

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

http://forums.anandtech.com/archive/index.php/t-2260925.html
p/b 75 are the buisiness chipsets. I dont even know if this low clock is available.

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

Let me check the link out!

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

So what is the clock generator or have you not found one?

chrisso · Dec 31, 2013

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!

flabbies1 · Dec 31, 2013

lol okay. Good luck to you too.

Is it possible to overclock my computer.

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