Any advice on how to overclock my CPU and Graphics Card

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
B

Biscuit Sensei

Reputable
Aug 11, 2014
44
0
4,530
I have a new HP ENVY 17-J184na with an intel core i7 4700mq 2.4ghz and an Nvidia gt840m is it worth it overclocking or is it even possible. Will it have any negative effects on my laptops lifespan?
 
Solution
Phillip Corcoran
There are no overclocking options on HP laptops as the BIOS doesn't allow it. HP deliberately install a very limited, cut-down BIOS with very few user-configurable settings. This is to prevent the user screwing something up and then expecting HP to fix it under warranty for free.

Furthermore, overclocking causes an increase in internal temperature. A laptop just wouldn't be able to cope with that and, unlike a PC, you can't fit extra cooling fans inside the case. The result would be an unstable system & eventual component failure.

If you want the freedom to overclock you need to build your own desktop PC using retail components, or have a local PC shop build one for you.
Sort by date Sort by votes
Phillip Corcoran

Phillip Corcoran

Titan
Moderator
Sep 7, 2013
25,982
864
120,140
There are no overclocking options on HP laptops as the BIOS doesn't allow it. HP deliberately install a very limited, cut-down BIOS with very few user-configurable settings. This is to prevent the user screwing something up and then expecting HP to fix it under warranty for free.

Furthermore, overclocking causes an increase in internal temperature. A laptop just wouldn't be able to cope with that and, unlike a PC, you can't fit extra cooling fans inside the case. The result would be an unstable system & eventual component failure.

If you want the freedom to overclock you need to build your own desktop PC using retail components, or have a local PC shop build one for you.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom