How do you overclock?

danzhang16 · 29 Jan 2011 at 12:46

Hi guys, I'm new to computers and have no idea at all about overclocking. Culd someone tell me about some of the basics? I'm getting the i5 2500k, so I would like to know how to overclock it. I know you do it through the BIOS, but there are apparently a number of settings you can change, what are these, and which ones should be tweaked and why/how? As i said i'm a complete noobd and have no idea, but I'm really interested! Thanks!

95thrifles · 29 Jan 2011 at 12:54

theres a guide in the overclocking and cooling subforum, its not for i5 2500k but the basics are the same, have a read of that, it will give you more of an idea, if you still have questions post back after

stulid · 29 Jan 2011 at 12:56

I will be a bit more helpful

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2011/01/07/how-to-overclock-the-intel-core-i5-2500k/1

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18227647

danzhang16 · 30 Jan 2011 at 12:35

Thanks guys

xK1DREAPERx · 30 Jan 2011 at 15:16

Get the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-154-MS

Press the switch on the board.

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Overclocked to how much your computer can handle.

danzhang16 · 30 Jan 2011 at 15:27

Bit over my budget though matey

Buchanan0204 · 30 Jan 2011 at 16:02

Have you considered getting a pre-overclocked bundle from OCUK. It takes all the hassle out of it, saves you frying your expensive toys through inexperience. You pay a small premium, but it's worth it for the years warranty and the hassle free overclock