How to OC 3E to 3,8 Ghz?

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This is a desperate yell for help.

I made a thread a few days ago, but I've got no answers as I'm writing.

I want to experiment with overclocking on a PII 266 MHz, and then maybe try on a Celeron 2.2GHz later.

Anyone who's got insight in overclocking any of them?

To be more specific; the 266 MHz is a Dell OptiPlex, while the Celeron is a Medion computer.
 
Ur dell optiplex is probably not overclockable so dont bother. Just go oc the cleron just be easy with it.
 
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I am prepared to be very easy with it.

It's just that I checked the BIOS, and I observed the FSB/Multiplier options, but they were LOCKED. Does this mean what I fear it means? Not overclockable?

Is such bad luck possible? Two computers - none overclockable?
 
Most of your name brand computer are "clock locked". This is especially true for the computers you are talking about. If you would like to experience overclocking, I would recommend you purchase a barebones computer, and ask the salesperson if it can be overclocked. You would have better luck with that one. One work of caution: when you overclock, you often get more heat. You may want to invest in more fans to cool it down.
 
Well, it seems like the BIOS is locked when it comes to the "overclocking settings" (FSB/Multiplier". Is there no hope for this PC to be overclocked, then?
 
u might be able to get a few mhz from the celeron i think they were able to be overclocked when they came out which gave them an advantage there still rubbish though i sont think that the dell will oc
 
spamdos said:
u might be able to get a few mhz from the celeron i think they were able to be overclocked when they came out which gave them an advantage there still rubbish though i sont think that the dell will oc
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its the motherboard that prevent overclocking. OEM board are oc locked

Well, it seems like the BIOS is locked when it comes to the "overclocking settings" (FSB/Multiplier". Is there no hope for this PC to be overclocked, then?
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Nope, unless you buy another motherboard
 
it's just that i checked the BIOS, and i observed the FSB/multiplier options, but they were locked. does this mean what i fear it means? not overclockable?
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sounds like you have a crummy motherboard or the Celeron is an OEM machine

have a look at OC 101.
 
davie23223 said:
Do you mean case fans? if so, how many do you need?
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depends in the level of overclocking involved. You should probably have 1 x 90mm or 120mm at the back, 1 X 90mm or 120mm at the front, plus you cpu fan of course. If you still suffering heat issues, think about adding another 90mm or 120mm to the back.
 
You make noth fans blow in? Do i need one blowing out? How many fans do you have with that oc'd 3.8ghz?
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? all the fans on the back should suck air out of the case and behind the pc. The fans on the front should suck air into the case
 
Do you mean case fans? if so, how many do you need?
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Well you should prolly be most concerned with cooling the chip ... followed by then evacuating the heat from the chassis ... so first and foremost, get a good HSF :)
 
all the fans on the back should suck air out of the case and behind the pc. The fans on the front should suck air into the case
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Okay, so all the fans on the back blows air out of the case, all the fans in the front blows air into the case. So how about the side fans, or other fans, do they blow in or out?
 
davie23223 said:
Okay, so all the fans on the back blows air out of the case, all the fans in the front blows air into the case. So how about the side fans, or other fans, do they blow in or out?
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Thats up to u, some will say intake, some will say exaust but i say it depends on the spot where its located on the side, mine is rite in the middle so i have it suck air in, if it were in the upper left corner area id have it suckin out...try both and see if u have different results.
 
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