Help overclocking my CPU?

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How does one go about overclocking their CPU, and what are the dangers of it. Do you think I could overclock my CPU? Now I know my PC is far from a nice gaming computer, but I recently got into the Battlefield Hardline Beta, and I noticed that it is rather laggy. (30 fps on minimum settings). I have an HP Elite 8000 CMT. Here are my specs:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo e8500 ~ 3.16ghz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6670 2GB DDR3
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Memory
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit
PSU: Stock HP 320w PSU

I would like to overclock my CPU to make it faster to run games. Is it possible? If so, can you please give me step-by-step on how to do it? Thank you :)

-Aero
 
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The GTX 750 Ti requires a 300W power supply, with no additional supplementary connectors; in other words, it draws power from the PCI-Express slot and does not require additional connectors. It simply slots into your PCI-Express slot, and you're good to go after installing drivers. You can pick one up for $140.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($138.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $138.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 18:16 EDT-0400

All the best. :)
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Well that sucks. And What is the PSU wattage requirement and price on the GTX 750Ti?

 
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It says the graphic card wattage is 60watts and minimum system power requirements are 300watts. So if you want to play hardcore games you need about 50watts or more free space for the best performance.
 
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300w psu required. It is actually rated for 6w less than your current GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $149.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 18:14 EDT-0400

Nice thing is, you can reuse the GPU later in a new build. :D I recommend saving up for one, and soon.
 
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The GTX 750 Ti requires a 300W power supply, with no additional supplementary connectors; in other words, it draws power from the PCI-Express slot and does not require additional connectors. It simply slots into your PCI-Express slot, and you're good to go after installing drivers. You can pick one up for $140.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($138.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $138.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-13 18:16 EDT-0400

All the best. :)
 
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Aeroisticon

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Doesn't it consume less power than the 6670 as well?

 
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Yes, it consumes less power than your current graphics card, the HD 6670. :)

Also I noticed that you can upgrade your CPU too. I'd upgrade from a Core 2 Duo to a Core 2 Quad, and tied in with the GTX 750 Ti, you should be able to run Battlefield Hardline Beta at higher graphical setting with a decent frame rate too. Unfortunately a new CPU would mean more funds in an old machine, but if you're up for it, you should get a decent kick out of your current system.

All the best. :)
 
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Thanks for the advice, but for now I am just going to go with the graphics card. I am saving up for a brand new build, and my current one is just to tide me over until I can work up sufficient funds.

 
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