Can I overclock my CPU? (BIOS/Motherboard problem)

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ArcLoad

ArcLoad

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Greetings! (Noob here)

I would like to overclock my CPU (Intel Core 2 Duo E8400), but I didn't find any options in the BIOS (just some simple, like Boot option and date & time). I think these options are not there because the manufacturer (Lenovo) "locked" them or something like that. I hope someone will be able to help me. Sorry for the dump question!

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CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3.00 GHz, 1.300V
Motherboard: Lenovo
PC Model: Lenovo 7484a14
Cooling: Air
BIOS: Lenovo BIOS 5CKT77AUS
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I could provide more information if needed.
Thank you in advance!
 
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ArcLoad

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Well, that sucks. I will build my own, in the near future, I just wanted to test this one.
Thanks for the answer anyway! :)
 
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Advice: when you build a computer make sure the montherboard is a z120 and not a h120 because The H models can't OC. Also a recommendation when buying a processor (if you get an Intel) get a model that ends with a K ex: Intel i5-7600K.
 
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I have a 7700k with a evga z170 classified k. I have never seen a more confusing bios. My dad has 6700k with msi board overclocked to 4.8 with solid 72c on aida64.
I looked and mine my oc tab has adaptive and override. adaptive gives me another tab called "offset" which I never heard of before. I did set my vcore to 1.238 and an offset of +25 (after viewing evga's oc tutorial for a 6700k) I'm up to 4.6GHz since turbo mode is 4.5GHz. I run prime95 26.6 version and my temps hit 75c-81c which of course is absolutely to high for a single .1 over turbo mode right?
My stock voltage is 1.169 or around there.
Anyone know anything about evga boards overclocking bios or this offset setting?
 
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