Answering the many questions about computer overclocking.
Computer overclocking is the process of increasing your computer's power limit, core clock, and memory clock, in order to speed up the performance of your computer, producing higher quality graphics and faster computational power. A broad range of computers of a certain standard can be overclocked and while there are risks, it can truly increase the power of what your computer can do. These are a few common questions that I have answered to the best of my ability and current knowledge.
A: This is sort-of a complex question. It depends on many factors. What kind of CPU do you have? What kind of GPU (graphics card) do you have? Does your computer have adequate cooling? All of these factors should be taken into account. For CPU I would say any mainstream CPU, Intel or AMD, should be fine in any computer that you would consider overclocking. If you are using a downgraded tablet-style CPU, such Intel's atom, don't overclock. You may want to invest into a stronger computer. I currently have Intel Core i7-7700 (@ 3.60 GHz) as my CPU, which was more than capable of being safely overclocked. Taking GPU into account this is where you have to pay attention to what your computer has. Any computer equipped with an AMD or NVIDIA graphics card should be suitable for an overclocking to an appropriate extent. Don't over clock non-gaming laptops because they almost definitely will not have a suitable graphics and cooling for this major of an internal change to your computer's power and memory. I currently have an NVIDIA GTX-1060, 3 GB in my PC, which handles overclocking very well. Cooling is very important for overclocking your computer. You want to make sure that your GPU never goes over 72 degrees Celsius (162 degrees Fahrenheit) in order to make sure no damage is done to your computer . Knowing this, make sure that your computer has at least 3 fans installed. One fan cooling the CPU (Which should also be kept a low temperature), one fan cooling your GPU, and one auxiliary fan pumping air out of your system. Fans can be easily installed into towers and they won't cost you much at all. However, installing fans in laptops is extremely difficult and sometimes not possible. If you are interested in getting more power out of you laptop, consider upgrading to a better laptop or a desktop and/or buying a high-quality cooling pad which can be found on amazon from $20 to $50.
Q: How do I overclock my computer?
A: A common misconception is that overclocking is difficult or costs money for someone to do it professionally. This is completely incorrect. Free programs such as MSI Afterburner, AMD Overdrive, and EVGA Precision X, can all be used to easily overclock your computer. Use online tutorials to learn the basics to each program respectively. You should also get the programs CPU-Z and GPU-Z in order to monitor your system's internal levels closely. When using these programs try not to overclocking your power limit past 110% and be very slow when bringing up the core clock and memory clock MHz. Monitor the temperature of your system closely. When overclocking, if the temperature ever begin to rise significantly (more than 10 degrees in 5 minutes or anywhere close to that), STOP, and bring the computer back down to the last MHz levels that it was at a stable, low temperature. You do not want to damage the internal components of your computer.
Q: Is overclocking worth it?
A: Honestly, if your a serious gamer with the need for more speed out of your computer, then yes it is worth it. If you are serious about gaming you probably already have a computer that is safe to overclock, so doing it should be easy and it will produce good results. If you are someone who occasionally plays a game on your computer and does mostly low-graphics-needing tasks on your computer then it is not really worth it. I rarely play games on my computer so I only slightly overclocked it to keep up with the large amount of design projects and programming that I do for school and for personal projects. Be very careful with overclocking because if done incorrectly it can ruin your computer, but if done correctly it can significantly increase the potential and speed of your computer.
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