[shaun5793]

I know its not advised to OC a processor, but i was wondering how far i could overclock an Intel E5200, 2.5GHz processor using its provided heatsink, and how this could be acomplished.
Thnx :D

[BSchwarz]

I'm not sure which model or stepping your processor is, but, I have heard of people getting them over 3Ghz with stock cooling.

What you want to do is raise the fsb and multiplier a bit at a time while monitoring temps. You want to be careful when you do it so you don't smoke the cpu. If you take it too high you'll know. Windows will either not boot at all or it will blue screen after a few minutes.

If you atempt this make sure you go one step at a time. Don't try to take it up too high right away. Overclocking is a lot of trial and error. An error could cost you money for a new cpu.

[shaun5793]

I dont know what other information you might like to know about the processor, but here is a screen shot of CPU-Z that shows you a bit of information...
hope it helps :)

[maynardvdm]

If you want to overclock it is recommended to get better cooling. You wont see much improvement if you just overclock a small amount on a standard cooler. ;)

[BeeCeeBee]

In addition to BSchwarz, Dalo Harkin is an expert on overclocking issues. He normally is not here on Sunday but I have sent him and email. It is 8 am in his time zone at this moment so there is some chance the may see it today,

[hatsoff]

Just for the record - I run two of these E5200's on retail coolers, clocked at 3.16 GHz. No problems, no overheating or instability.

One runs on a cheap MSI board, one on an Asus P5W DH, no problems with either.

Hope that helps:D

[shaun5793]

Ok thanks for the advice... :D
The motherboard i am using is an Asrock 4Core Dual SATA II(1066MHz FSB/Dual DDR2 667/PCI Express & AGP) and its bios information is as follows:
Brand: American Megatrends Inc/
Version: P2.00
Date: 05/22/2008

What would i go into to overclock the processor? do i do it using the BIOS or is there a program that will allow me to do it?

[Dalo Harkin]

Hi,

You need to use the BIOS and you use the FSB speed and the multiplier - you have to check that your MOBO and CPU allow you to do this as some are locked from this ability.
Enter your BIOS and the very top section should be an overclocking section, from there you have to edit the FSB *WARNING* you can really over do this so you need to have good quality components - if you are using cheap RAM or a cheap PSU do NOT attempt this as it could damage the components and cause the system to not work.

Your FSB will be set at say 278 and your multiplier at 9 278*9 gives you 2502 (your clock standard speed) you can increase this to say 333 with a multiplier of 9 giving you a clock of 3000 but as I said before - this is limited by your CPU and MOBO - your CPU may have a locked multiplier in which case it will be greyed out in the BIOS -
Just do this is very small increments until the PC does not boot and then back it down a touch - you dont really want to go messing with the Vcore atc if you have never overclocked.
Alternatively you can also use Asrocks version of software that will be on your MOBO disk which will do the overclocking for you.

Any questions - ask before you play as it could cost you your PC

[pchelp68]

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Any questions - ask before you play as it could cost you your PC

I do not believe in overclocking a PC for the average user. I totally agree with above comment. You can do some serious damage overclocking. If you are more than the average user then I would suggest listening intently to the post made in this thread.

[Dalo Harkin]

Most motherboards now have safeguards in place to stop you cooking your components if you dont know what you are doing - but I wouldnt take the risk :eek:

Its like touching an alternator wire on a car - it wont kill you - but you wouldnt intentially touch it :D

[Match]

alternator wires can hurt they carry 13v at around 70 to 90 amps can get some that go upto 150 amps, surely you ment the high tension circuit (Plug leads) that carry 40,000v or so at Milli amps they just make you jump, and swear, lol and you don't touch them again.

[Dalo Harkin]

Match - get a spanner and touch both - then let me know which hurts most :eek:
Soooooooooo many car injuries - angle grinding an exhaust bolt off for about 2 mins only for it to fall on your bicep - that one really hurt - and scarred :eek:

[Cat-tranz]

Hi :)

Overclocking is not just a case of bouncing up your PC speeds its an art, most of my Computers are OCd this relates to increasing the FSB of the CPU, GPU, RAM, and MOBO chip set and not forgetting your system volts, all this needs to be in a fine balance and monitored via Good benchmarking tools. there is no overall quick fix to Overclocking as every system is different the two things to keep in mind is (Don't Overclock what you cant afford to replace) - (study and understand what your about to undertake) you will find some of the best benchmarking tools > Here at Benchmark HQ. There are many aspects to consider before you can undertake Overclocking and one prime one is cooling as when you increase power / speed you will generate heat and if components become to hot damage will occur and in some cases complete failure. To write an all encompassing article on Overclocking is not possible as each system is unique, this fascinating procedure is related to your system with you in charge, lastly the implementation of Overclocking will void any manufactures grantee on the components that have been subjected to Overclocking.

[Dalo Harkin]

Knowing what components you have and their ability at being overclocked and then choosing parts that compliment each other is the key.

And having a calculator will see you through :D