We get so many emails
everyday and our messageboards are flooded with the same question
and that is “What is Overclocking?” To solve this problem,
I am writing this short article that will explain everything about
Overclocking or at least most of it.
Overclocking is when
you get some hardware and you push the hardware to its limits such
as a CPU, RAM, etc. Overclocking is an art in which hardware tweakers/computer
hobbyists try to get as much as possible out of their machines.
You should never overclock as a cheap way of getting more speed.
When first purchasing computer parts, Overclocking should not be
on your mind. Buy the fastest CPU, you can afford at the moment.
Then you should enjoy your new built computer for 6 months or so
and when the new hardcore games come out or you your CPU is getting
behind then your friends’ then you should think about Overclocking.
Overclocking requires
all the components to work together. And by that I mean that you
should have a motherboard that has overclocking capabilities, you
need a good RAM that can handle Overclocking. Usually manufacturers
hate it when people talk about overclocking their stuff but then
again who cares about manufacturers unless we are doing something
illegal and overclocking is not illegal my friends, at least not
yet. If you are thinking about Overclocking or even building your
own computer then I suggest you only go with Abit, Asus, or Gigabyte.
These manufacturers make rock solid motherboards. If you are thinking
about getting a RAM then I really like Samsung, OCZ, Crucial, and
Corsair. Beginners who are thinking about Overclocking need to be
aware of risks that are involved in overclocking your components.
First of all, Overclocking reduces the life of your components.
Don’t get scared! By reduced life I mean, a normal CPU’s
life expectancy is 10 years and we all know that no one’s
ever gonna use the same CPU for 10 years and if you overclock your
CPU, your CPU might only 5 years or so. That is not that bad if
you are a frequent upgrader (2 – 3 years) Anyways, other than
reducing the life of your hardware, you are in always danger of
frying up your CPU, RAM, Motherboard, or Video Card. Once you have
fried your hardware, then there is no going back. You can’t
RMA it back because retailers have special equipment that will tell
them if the hardware has been overclocked or not so, it won’t
matter to them what you say and besides that, it is dishonest and
unethical to lie and get a fresh piece just because you were being
careless. Overclocking is done with patience. One of my friends
got so excited when his 1.8GHz CPU was @ 2.3Ghz speeds that he pumped
up the FSB all the way and fried his CPU. Once you have fried up
your expensive CPU or Video Card then it seems like the world is
going to end because you will have to pay another $400.00 for the
replacement.
In conclusion, Overclocking
can make us hardware geeks very happy but it can also ruin our lives
when we have to shell out couple hundred bucks for a replacement.
I know the feeling and it is not pleasant but the possibilities
are unbelievable. Overclocking is a pleasant experience when you
see your trusty old machine or rather new getting a boost in speed.
“ENJOY
IT BUT DON’T BREAK IT”
**This
article has explained all the consequences regarding Overclocking,
if your component gets damaged, then CoolTechZone is not responsible
for any replacements. Please follow this advice carefully. **
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