First time overclocking! Need help please!

JarFace

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Feb 12, 2015
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Hello Community,

I recently put together this build for a very good price and would like to overclock it. I've never done it before but I want to make this a learning experience, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Specs:
CPU:Core 2 quad Q9550 @ 2.83
Mobo: Asus P5QL-Pro
GPU: XFX HD 7970 DD Edition
CPU cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo
RAM: 8GB 667mhz DDR2 i believe of some random manufacturer
PSU: Corsair TX650
HDD: Seagate Baracuda 500GB 7200RPM

Thanks!