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Factors affecting overclock & Stability Testing

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Changing BIOS settings & overclocking

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INTRO

This will be the 1st in a series of guides I am writing for people who want to overclock their computers but don't really know how to. There will be follow up articles on other basic stuff like applying thermal paste etc etc.

DISCLAIMER: Please remember that if you screw up your own computer, it is your own fault and I am not to blame. Overclock at your own risk. This is only a guide for your reference. Do not be afraid, however, because as long as you do not increase the CPU core voltage to above 1.675v, it is almost impossible to kill your P4 by overclocking.

This article is about how to overclock your P4 "C" Northwood (0.13micron with 800MHz FSB) chip. I am focusing on the lower speed P4 "C" like the 2.4C and the 2.6C.

This guide assumes that you:

1. Have basic knowledge of computers and their components (i.e RAM, mainboards...).
2. Know how to get into your BIOS and change settings.
3. Have adequate equipment that allows you to overclock, especially your mainboard.
4. Are not a complete idiot. (Read: A basic understanding of English...)
    

Before I begin, I would like to remind all that the number 1 enemy of overclocking is heat. To get a good overclock, I recommend ditching that stock heatsink and get a big copper heatsink and a fan with decent airflow. I will write another article on installing a heatsink and thermal paste etc later.

Please remember that not all processors or mainboard chipsets are made equal. Some will overclock really well, and some will hardly run faster than stock speeds no matter what. This part depends on your luck. I really cannot stress this fact enough. More on this on the next page.

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