a couple basic questions

[footballdude2k3]

hey guys, i have never overclocked a system and im not sure if i ever will, but i have noticed that more and more people seem to be doing it so i have some questions, why is it becoming so popular? why would people be doing it on brand new systems? sry if you guys get annoyed with questions like this but i would like to learn everything i can about computers because i think that sometime soon you will not be able to do anything without computer knowledge, thanks in advance for the help.

 

[StrangleHold]

The main point is you can buy a cheaper model processor and overclock it to same performance of a higher priced model. Plus its kinda like free horse power

 

[taylormsj]

lots of people do it becuase the is almost no risk anymore, if your sensible

 

[footballdude2k3]

how can you tell if it is going to be stable or not?

 

[StrangleHold]

You'll know if its not stable-lockups, windows errors. If you raise your CPU voltage to get a higher clock just make sure you keep a eye on your temps.