OverClocking is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

3991vhtes · Jun 4, 2007, 08:32 PM

I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:33 PM

....okay. Thank you.

Maybe you'll sway the hundreds of overclockers (just on this forum) and make them return to stock speeds.

J-Man · Jun 4, 2007, 08:34 PM

I always leave my video cards stock but since I got a Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 64, I'd like to OC my AMD Athlon X2 4600+ @ 2.41GHz (current speed) to a 2.8GHz or 2.9.

technicks · Jun 4, 2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks m8 i will keep that i mind.LOL

Namslas90 · Jun 4, 2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 3991vhtes

I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

Using a temp monitor app helps keep an eye on things, also should have improved cooling i guess.

J-Man · Jun 4, 2007, 08:36 PM

Technicks, how much do you think I could OC my CPU to?

J-Man · Jun 4, 2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3991vhtes

I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

You probably used a stock cooler. Did you?

Darknova · Jun 4, 2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Man

You probably used a stock cooler. Did you?

Yeah, with no thermal paste

Ketxxx · Jun 4, 2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3991vhtes

I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

You evil, evil person.. be gone!

J-Man · Jun 4, 2007, 08:47 PM

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 3991vhtes

I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

It's bad to overclock CPUs because you fried yours. Good basis on which to form an opinion.

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:48 PM

I'll OC a CPU before a GPU. Video cards seem a bit more sensitive.

Ketxxx · Jun 4, 2007, 08:48 PM

Do you want to shout it, or shall I?

Darknova · Jun 4, 2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

It's bad to overclock CPUs because you didn't do it properly. Good basis on which to form an opinion.

better

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darknova

better

But 'fried' implies that.

LonGun · Jun 4, 2007, 08:50 PM

common guys, the guy's just trying to provide some signal alert. Maybe inexperienced people will take that and decide to study more about overclocking before do some crazy things and learn some ugly lessons as results.

3991vhtes · Jun 4, 2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Man

You probably used a stock cooler. Did you?

Yea it supported up to 3.5GHz

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Darknova

Yeah, with no thermal paste

Or stock Intel goop.

Darknova · Jun 4, 2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

But 'fried' implies that.

You're assuming he's that smart :P

3991vhtes · Jun 4, 2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Darknova

Yeah, with no thermal paste

FYI, I used thermal paste

kwchang007 · Jun 4, 2007, 08:52 PM

ahahahah this is one of funniest things i've seen, overclocking=bad. are you kidding me? ocing=excellent. you can get a e6320 and oc it to a x6800 level. how is that bad? if i could overclock my cpu i would. i'll overclock my gfx even though it's in a laptop (only when it's cool out, or i really need the extra fps). seriously....overclocking is beast.

Gam'ster · Jun 4, 2007, 08:52 PM

Overclocking is an art form its takes time to get good at, thats why im still using OC Crayola's

3991vhtes · Jun 4, 2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kwchang007

ahahahah this is one of funniest things i've seen, overclocking=bad. are you kidding me? ocing=excellent. you can get a e6320 and oc it to a x6800 level. how is that bad? if i could overclock my cpu i would. i'll overclock my gfx even though it's in a laptop (only when it's cool out, or i really need the extra fps). seriously....overclocking is beast.

It's also bad cuz u void warranties, and lower the life of the processor or gfx card

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:54 PM

I'm 14 and fried my chip overclocking it! That means overclocking is bad. No one should do it. Ever. Never, ever. No.

GJSNeptune · Jun 4, 2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3991vhtes

It's also bad cuz u void warranties, and lower the life of the processor or gfx card

Which is why you do it gradually.

Plus you can get your chip to reach the speed of a more expensive one.

Jun 4, 2007, 08:32 PM	#1
3991vhtes Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: My house. Posts: 1,584 (1.55/day) Thanks: 426 Thanked 126 Times in 116 Posts System Specs	OverClocking is baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad! I think that it is bad to overclock CPU's. On my old computer that ran at 2.66GHz, and I overclocked it to 3.2GHz, I had it for about 3 weeks, and it burnt up. As for Video Card's, I don't know about them (I usually leave them stock). I thought that I would bring up my opinion on this one.

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Jun 4, 2007, 08:33 PM	#2
GJSNeptune Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,745 (1.71/day) Thanks: 24 Thanked 112 Times in 103 Posts System Specs	....okay. Thank you. Maybe you'll sway the hundreds of overclockers (just on this forum) and make them return to stock speeds.

Jun 4, 2007, 08:34 PM	#3
J-Man Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oakham, UK Posts: 2,035 (2.03/day) Thanks: 78 Thanked 83 Times in 81 Posts System Specs	I always leave my video cards stock but since I got a Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 64, I'd like to OC my AMD Athlon X2 4600+ @ 2.41GHz (current speed) to a 2.8GHz or 2.9.

Jun 4, 2007, 08:35 PM	#4
technicks Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Enschede, The Netherlands Posts: 2,575 (1.85/day) Thanks: 220 Thanked 216 Times in 194 Posts System Specs	Thanks m8 i will keep that i mind.LOL

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J-Man Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oakham, UK Posts: 2,035 (2.03/day) Thanks: 78 Thanked 83 Times in 81 Posts System Specs	Technicks, how much do you think I could OC my CPU to?

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