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can a overclocking software application not provided by the system manufacturer corrupt a bios or a gpu bios?

can it corrupt if it is not compatible with the motherboard?

can changes made by such a application be reversed?

can such a application reduce pc performance?


Message edited by thumbchi3 on 04-16-2008 at 01:32:46 PM
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Best way to overclock is through the Bios.
In the Overclocking sections we have some guides on how to overclock.
I wouldn't use a different manufacturer's overclocking software.
If the computer is not working right, clear the Bios and start over.


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