1st Timer needing help!!!

R_ab83

R_ab83

R_ab83

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Hello folks, My name is Rab and i am a new member looking for some help about overclocking my C.P.U. I have a Gigabyte G31M-ES2L mobo with an intel C2D E6750. I have tried to research online but was always worried when it came to it. So i thought the best thing to do was to signup and post to you guys. Im looking for a step by step guide on how to do this if u can. Any and all help is much appreciated. I do build and repair pc`s and lappys so i do know a few things but as i say, it was just worry as this is something i have never attempted and just didnt want to fry my system, (or set the house on fire)
Thanks
 
I just came from a C2D e6750 setup that I had overclocked to 3.2Ghz. But it was so long ago I don't think actually remember all of the steps lol.

1. Lock PCI-E to 100mhz if set to auto.
2. Put the RAM on a divider so that it doesn't increase beyond it's rated speed if needed. At least initially.
3. Start to raise the FSB by 20Mhz increments or so and boot, test, and check temps.

These are vague steps but they should help you on your way. I'd wait for another user to confirm this though. :p
 
Thanks bliss for the help, but i have recently been told that my mobo (Gigabyte G31M-ES2L) has no overclocking options in bios, is there anyway around this or may i just get another mobo? I have also seen in various forums that overclocking software is a big no no..whats urs or any1 elses opinion on that.
 
R_ab83 said:
Thanks bliss for the help, but i have recently been told that my mobo (Gigabyte G31M-ES2L) has no overclocking options in bios, is there anyway around this or may i just get another mobo? I have also seen in various forums that overclocking software is a big no no..whats urs or any1 elses opinion on that.
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I'm not familiar with that motherboard, but if that is the case you'll be out of luck unless you buy a new board that is better suited to the task. Question is, is it worth throwing money at an old socket like 775 for small gains? I guess it all depends on finances and the PC's use.

I'm inclined to go with the "big no no" brigade. :p
 
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Awww, well that`s that then i suppose i may leave it 4 now untill i upgrade or get something different 2 mess about with....thanx 4 ur help folks it was much appreciated.
 
That board is FINE for overclocking... I used to own one.

U still got it? If so I'm happy to help with settings etc if you'll do a small favour for me in return and test a special prog I have on it. Let me know what memory and how much U have of it.

Meth
 
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