Overclocking in Windows 7, Phenom II 940, ATI 4850

[jmhoman3]

How can I effectively squeeze as much power as possible out of my 940? What tools can I use to run a stress test? Do I have to OC from BIOS?

Also, what tools can I use to OC my GPU? Same questions! THanks!

 

[jitpublisher]

Overclock in the BIOS. Your Phenom has an unlocked multiplier, making it one of the simpliest most straight forward processors ever made to overclock. Simply raise the multiplier.
There are a thousand overclocking guides, including at least 2 articles right now on the front page of Toms Hardware Guide. Start there.