new to pc's. what's overclocking do ?

[newby1]

Hi,

new to computers. What does overclocking do, is it just increasing

processor speed ? If so, how much can you do it ? Is there a downside with

it ?

 

[mgoldb2]

Hi,

new to computers. What does overclocking do, is it just increasing

processor speed ? If so, how much can you do it ? Is there a downside with

it ?

The admin(Praetor) have been nice enough to make a enitre faq on the subject that should answer most your questions.
http://www.computerforum.com/announcement.php?f=7

 

[Praetor]

Hehehe right there at the top