Hey guys/gals,
Alright, well i admit i am not the smartest cookie, sharpest pencil in the box, brightest color in the paint set. I try to learn as much as i can by reading instructions and researching all that i can.
Now i have been reading the thread on Overclocking 101, researching overclocking on the web, even talking to a few people in this forum. I understand the steps involved in overclocking. The part that i am having trouble with is understanding exactly what you are doing.
Now i am a visual learner as well.
1) does anyone know of a detailed good quality tutorial video on overclocking
2) willing to give me help explaining what each step means (what your actually doing.
Example: I understand that you change the multiplier (why is there a multiplier) in order to change the frequency. I know that there is a difference in "Jacking the multiplier" vs "Raising the core clock" but what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which is the best way (best meaning most efficient and easiest)? In this tutorial thread it mentions changing memory speed, what are the risks in doing so? is this necessary? Says to "play it safe" increase 5-10Mhz on the core clock, what do you look for to know that it is "safe" to increase? What programs can be used to measure temps correctly (currently using RealTemp) and to stress test hardware to ensure everything will be ok (using Prime right now).
So, you have read this far without shaking your head (palm not on forehead), please if you can help me understand overclocking better, that would be awesome. I am anxious to try it (to check out the advantages) but don't want to do so unless completely understanding exactly why and what i am doing what i am doing.
Thanks for your time and patience.
** Hardware is listed below if you can give specifics. Need more info? Just ask**
Alright, well i admit i am not the smartest cookie, sharpest pencil in the box, brightest color in the paint set. I try to learn as much as i can by reading instructions and researching all that i can.
Now i have been reading the thread on Overclocking 101, researching overclocking on the web, even talking to a few people in this forum. I understand the steps involved in overclocking. The part that i am having trouble with is understanding exactly what you are doing.
Now i am a visual learner as well.
1) does anyone know of a detailed good quality tutorial video on overclocking
2) willing to give me help explaining what each step means (what your actually doing.
Example: I understand that you change the multiplier (why is there a multiplier) in order to change the frequency. I know that there is a difference in "Jacking the multiplier" vs "Raising the core clock" but what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which is the best way (best meaning most efficient and easiest)? In this tutorial thread it mentions changing memory speed, what are the risks in doing so? is this necessary? Says to "play it safe" increase 5-10Mhz on the core clock, what do you look for to know that it is "safe" to increase? What programs can be used to measure temps correctly (currently using RealTemp) and to stress test hardware to ensure everything will be ok (using Prime right now).
So, you have read this far without shaking your head (palm not on forehead), please if you can help me understand overclocking better, that would be awesome. I am anxious to try it (to check out the advantages) but don't want to do so unless completely understanding exactly why and what i am doing what i am doing.
Thanks for your time and patience.
** Hardware is listed below if you can give specifics. Need more info? Just ask**
