Increase your Computer’s performance by atleast 10% or may be more.

Oct.07, 2008 in Computer

This can be done by a simple technique of overclocking the Computer system.

Most of the CPU chip’s clock speed is set below its maximum possible setting. Many a times there is a method to increase the speed. This method is not at all dangerous but yes there are chances that the warranty gets void. First it needs to be checked if your chip supports overclocking, if it does then you can boost your computers speed within minutes.

So we start by gathering information, for this you need to check the motherboard model. We need to download the manual and update BIOS by the latest version. The motherboard manufacturer might offer an overclocking utility which can be run on Windows. But you might have to launch Windows on every boot. If you are convenient and confident in changing BIOS settings then you can directly make adjustments in BIOS.

Then you need to find a way to access BIOS and reset it to its default settings if the upgrade becomes unstable. Usually we need to press Delete or F1 at the time of booting to enter BIOS. Inorder to reset BIOS settings you might have to manually change the jumper switch. It is strictly advised that unless you figure out the counter measure, do not try to do anything stated below.

You would also need to check for your CPU`s temperature range, it is important for successful overclocking. As we progress, constantly monitor the temperature in BIOS. Sometimes it might also happen that BIOS overclocks the CPU dynamically for you through AI mode. Mostly you need to yank the CPU speed by adjusting the frontside-bus speed settings. Then in BIOS raise the value by 5MHz to 10 MHz increments. Do not forget to save the changes and reboot the system.

Incase your PC fails to reboot and loading of Windows fails then go back to BIOS and reset previous settings. But if it successfully reboots then follow the above procedure of incrementing the frequency, again save the changes and reboot. After a few increments, run Prime95 (http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm) for about half an hour to exercise the CPU. If you encounter performance issues or the PC crashes, then start decreasing the speed until you find a stable setting. Try to upgrade your CPU`s heat sink and add fans within the CPU to keep it cool. A good heat sink too can boost the speed.