The Results - Opteron 165 CCBWE 0551 WPMW

[Melkorus]

Your sig looks just fine to me.

Overclocking...well, simply put, you "force" your hardware to run faster than manufacturers have specified. For example, my processor's original/default/recommanded/safe/stock speed was 1.8GHz, but I have "overclocked" it to run at 2.6GHz. You overclock through software, BIOS is most common way. Also, with overclocking comes A GREAT risk of permenantly destroying your hardware due to heat. The more you push your hardware and the faster it runs, it creates a lot more heat, not only that but you have to INCREASE electricity input for your hardware in order for it to run faster since it drains more power. It is very easy to fry your hardware if you don't know what your are doing. Would not recommand it to anybody unfamiliar with it that has not read at least 20 pages worth of guides on overclocking.

[Torr]

Yeah like Drvanitus said, the key to overclocking is heat. You have to monitor the heat of the chip, RAM, whatever. Most people that overclock have a largish case with very good cooling (3-4 large fans not counting your CPU fan, or liquid cooling, or they let's say a video card from a company that overclocks for you and usually puts a better fan right on the card), and they usually know what irregularities to look for that tell them they are running hot. I had my CPU overclocked, and just a little drop in fan speed started causing problems. Popped a new variable speed fan on my CPU, and it's back to it's old settings again. In my computer, my CPU and RAM are slightly overclocked, my video card is moderately overclocked.

[Molloch]

Thanks, that makes a little bit more sense. I don't think i try it too soon though. sounds like you asking to break a lot of expensive shit to me.l

[Melkorus]

Originally Posted by Molloch

Thanks, that makes a little bit more sense. I don't think i try it too soon though. sounds like you asking to break a lot of expensive shit to me.l

Yeah, that's true. However, you really have to have NO CLUE what the hell are you doing to dmg something easily. Most newer hardware has some sort of protection, and if you push it incorrectly or too high it will usually result in Windows crash or not being able to boot up your PC. As long as you take it easy, one small step at the time it is fine. However, when you add voltage to your hardware you are shortening life span of that hardware. It is dangerous game, but with great rewards. Heck I saved myself over $1000 if I was to buy hardware that run as fast on default speeds.