by Malcolm Woods
Is your computer performing poorly? Would you like to get the most out of your computer parts? An unconventional way to do that is through overclocking.
Overclocking methodically boosts the performance of your computer parts. It extorts the most amount of capacity your equipment can provide. Although it is not a typical process, it is often considered by users.
However, overclocking is dangerous and comes with a set of disadvantages. You should consider all the circumstances before finally going ahead with it. A poor job will only further endanger your gears.
Want to know how to overclock CPU and GPU? You must figure out the proper way before doing it. To find out more, go ahead and keep on reading!
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Overclocking is the process of augmenting the clock rate of a specific gear, often more than it was originally configured to. It is a term related to computing, and many different parts of a computer can be overclocked.
By increasing the clock rate of certain equipment, it is somewhat imposed to raise the number of functions it performs in a second. Although not all components of a computer are eligible for overclocking, most of them are.
The prerequisite to becoming eligible for overclocking is to have a timer that is used for syncing all the activities performed internally.
Whether or not you should resort to overclocking completely depends on your demands and the condition of your computer parts. If you are looking for exceptional performance from your elements, you could consider overclocking.
Again, not all elements can be overclocked. Many computer parts have well-secured multipliers that keep you from tweaking the internal components.
Furthermore, there is a certain limit of clock speed that any part can intake. If you try to increase it more than the set threshold, your component will be damaged.
Always remember that the process of overclocking is not recommended by computer manufacturers. It is against the general operation of devices and nullifies the warranty provided.
Mostly, professional users and gaming enthusiasts consider overclocking. For gamers, enhancing the performance of their gears is a top priority. However, overclocking is not much required these days because computer gears are now providing better performance than ever.
You must consider some things before doing an overclock. First of all, it will increase the heat produced by your internal parts. As a result, your cooling fan will have to work relentlessly to maintain the temperature. Besides, your parts have to remain stable to be overclocked. Unstable parts are not suitable for overclocking.
Now that you know a little bit about overclocking- let us show you how to perform the task on the two most commonly overclocked components - CPU and GPU.
Although the process of overclocking your CPU may vary depending upon different models and specifications, there are some general outlines. Here, we have mentioned three of those ways.
Every CPU consists of tools that are used to regulate the amount of heat produced by it.
Usually, these two tools are the cooling fan and the heat sink. We have already mentioned that overclocking will cause your device to produce more heat. To combat that, you will need to provide extra cooling.
There are two ways to provide external cooling to your CPU. You can either use an extra heat sink to disperse the heat produced or use a more efficient fan to do the same.
The air needs to flow if you want to regulate the heat produced. To ensure that, you must free up a good amount of space inside your computer receptacle.
Cooling your internal computer parts with water is quite a complicated process. It is risky as well. Hence, only dedicated overclockers attempt to do it. Although the system is known as "water cooling," actual water is not used here. Instead, a cooling substance comprising of water as its base is used.
In every computer case, there are some tubes. This mentioned cooling substance is injected into these tubes. Once injected, this substance absorbs the produced heat. Later, it is pushed out, and in turn, the radiator radiates the heat outside the main receptacle. Water cooling is not only efficient but also expensive.
Yet another way of overclocking your CPU is by increasing the clock rate of the basic input/output system. You can also increase the voltage alternatively. Remember not to increase the rate all at once. This will cause the amount of heat to expand. Instead, increase it gradually. After doing so, reboot your device.
At this point, you have to check the stability of your system. We have previously mentioned how essential it is to perform overclocking on a stable device. After testing out the stability, increase the clock rate little by little. Continue this process until your device reaches its threshold of heat production or state of instability.
Moving forward, we are here with the process of overclocking your GPU. (You're welcome, gamers!) Here's how you should do it:
At first, you have to test the performance of your device by using standard testing methods. By doing this, you will achieve a clear idea of the amount of heat produced, voltage rate, and overall performance. Once you have set a standard, you will have the upper hand at the future comparison.
In the series of overlocking, the first step is to overlock the chip of the GPU. Remember not to overclock at once and to move gradually. You will not observe much progress in this step. But, you will be able to detect probable concerns.
Next in the series of overlocking would be to work with the memory. Since it is an ess ential part of the computer, you must remain careful. Raise the percentage of clock rate a little more than the chip in this step. You will also be able to detect whether your computer is meant for overclocking or not at this stage.
Adjusting is a tiresome yet pivotal step of this entire process. You have to check the stability of your device again and again. Conduct a few tests, measure the change in performance and gradually increase the clock rate. Continue the steps until you find stability in the device.
Windows itself will notify you of the limit at this stage.
As for testing, you can either do it right after adjusting, or you can wait until you have increased your power level. Many gamers tend to increase the power level after adjusting. In any case, testing is the final step of the process.
That is all we had for you, computing enthusiasts! Other than overclocking guides, we have also provided additional information on the topic that you can always refer to. Now that you know how to overclock CPU and GPU, we believe that you can do it on your own.
Overclocking has both its benefits and downsides. Since it is risky, you must conduct proper research before performing it. All the best!
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About Malcolm Woods
Malcolm Woods is a blogger who enjoys writing about technology and solar power. He has a passion for learning new things, and loves to share his knowledge with others. Malcolm is also an advocate for sustainable living, and believes that everyone has a responsibility to do their part in preserving our planet.
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