OcUK Overclocking workshops!

Bromhead · 30 May 2013 at 15:11

For a long time I've wanted to overclock my cpu, followed guides online, but always found it difficult. Myself and other friends are keens gamers, but without knowing someone first hand to show you the basics, it can be somewhat nerve wracking and complicated for someone who hasn't done it before. (me).

Anyone else think it would be a good idea for OcUK to offer an "Overclocking Workshop". It could a simple setup and 1 hour long, for you and some friends. With a bag of haribo at the end.

I don't know if other forums members/general public would find this useful, but I would certainly sign up.

Discuss/debate/provide opinions.

Something Else · 30 May 2013 at 20:34

Interesting idea, The only issues I can think of are what chips would they show how to clock with as they vary.

It would have to be paid for by the people attending and I imagine ocuk would also need to produce some sort of document giving them protection if someone fries their chip

GoogalyMoogaly · 30 May 2013 at 20:40

Plus, there's probably a pretty limited audience as they'd have to live within a reasonable distance from OcUK, not know how to overclock already and actually WANT to overclock.

wazza300 · 30 May 2013 at 21:00

the internet is a wealth of info,the key is understanding what each setting does and adjusting as you go,start with a low oc then gradually increase

the more you mess the more experience you build up,then it becomes second nature

plus theres always someone you can ask if you get stuck

panyan · 30 May 2013 at 21:24

that would be very popular i imagine and would shift a lot of stock in the shop i reckon

ChocolateStarfishRammer · 30 May 2013 at 21:38

Although no use to myself, I can see why it would be a good idea for a lot of people.

I dont think what chips really matter as it would be just a basic session.. old 386's would do to get the jist.

Even webinars for it would be good.

panyan · 30 May 2013 at 21:41

ChocolateStarfishRammer said:
I dont think what chips really matter as it would be just a basic session.. old 386's would do to get the jist.

nah, it needs to be something fairly recent so that the bios/uefi and settings are similar to the peoples setups at home

if i were organising it id use B-grade products as the demonstration stuff

Some SB/IB B-grade chips and some B-grade mid-range mobos

scotsdragon · 30 May 2013 at 21:58

We have a workshop its called the forums although not physically together we all help each other

8 Pack · 30 May 2013 at 22:11

If enough wanted this maybe I could do something?

I would do somthing aong the lines of X79,Z87 and AM3+. Talk through basics and complex stuff with examples and then do some LN2 to finish to show whats ultimately possible.

All could benefit from some of this stuff from basic to advanced clockers. Not sure where we would do it though as not enough room at OCUK.

Something Else · 30 May 2013 at 22:36

Could do it outside of ocuk, You guys have a large carpark.

I would definitely come along

8 Pack · 30 May 2013 at 22:45

Yeah that is true. If enough want it I certainly dont mind doing something when I get back from Computex.

Looking forward to trying to crack some records with Team AU (Pro and Dino) on Sunday and a week of overclocking the latest kit.

smilertoo · 30 May 2013 at 23:04

Just pick something that's likely to be used by a lot of people, like the upcoming haswell 4770k or the ivy 3770k.

Something Else · 30 May 2013 at 23:23

Maybe a showcase of the new Haswell cpu's to see what they can do.

OLDPHART · 31 May 2013 at 16:17

wazza300 said:
the internet is a wealth of info,the key is understanding what each setting does and adjusting as you go,start with a low oc then gradually increase

the more you mess the more experience you build up,then it becomes second nature

plus theres always someone you can ask if you get stuck

+1-The internet is a wealth of info, couldn't agree more. A lot of simple question's get repeated time and time again in the forum. It would be just as quick or if not quicker to Google it.

Nuwidol · 1 Jun 2013 at 17:50

Its always easier to be spoken to about complex new tasks rather than trying to read a guide. Have a search on YouTube & you'll find loads of videos that will be easier to follow than a worded guide...

jms198 · 11 Jun 2013 at 10:41

For AM3+; read this.

http://sites.amd.com/uk/Documents/AMD_Dragon_AM3_AM2_Performance_Tuning_Guide.pdf

Its not rocket science; you'll know as much as anyone else.

shadow_boxer · 11 Jun 2013 at 11:48

Cant see turnout being very good for this sort of thing. I think what would be bettet would perhaps be a series of YouTube videos by 8 Pack on overclockers tv YouTube channel. I think there's plenty of basic guides available but for new architecture like Z87 it may be useful.

8 Pack · 12 Jun 2013 at 14:42

I am doing some stuff for the channel very soon.

lettuce · 12 Jun 2013 at 14:47

Great news, hopefully be a guide on how to get haswell to 4.8 without going above 1.36v

SimonMaltby · 12 Jun 2013 at 14:53

How about this as an idea...

You order a new machine or the core components from OCUK
and then you arrange to collect from the store on a day when an overclocking course is arranged i.e. when say 10-20 other people are also collecting and attending the course.

Then staff at OCUK help you assemble and overclock your new kit.

You leave the store with your new machine build and overclocked and with some knowledge and fun along the way.

Would that not be a great day out?

I can see this working for both overclocking and watercooling. I recall how scary doing my first water loop was and think I would have been much happier had someone been there to ask and check things over.