Ok first things first... sys specs
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2
System Model: Dimension 4600i
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A09
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)%26lt;-HT
Memory: 1278MB RAM (3x128 1x256) 333Mhz
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 6200
I would like to overclock where I can without being ridiculously risky.
What areas can I overclock in, and I need a good guide on how to do it, the main problem I'm having is locating the jumpers I need to change multipliers.
CPU/GPU are the most important.
Thanks,
SimbaI need overclocking help (cpu/gpu/ram)?Overclocking the RAM and CPU is done in the BIOS but those options are most likely locked on a dell diminsion. The GPU however can be overclocked with atiTool. There are many overclocking guides, just google to find some. www.overclock.net is a sight that I use a lot and lots of really knoledgable people there. There are also guides and facts on that sight.I need overclocking help (cpu/gpu/ram)?its not that simple as u think , be very sure of what you do else the CPU may burn out .I need overclocking help (cpu/gpu/ram)?On top of what Scott said, you need CoolBits, not ATi tool as your card is an Nvidia.
And yes, Dell/Compaq/Hp/etc lock their BIOS so people cannot destroy the PC's and claim warranty work.
Also, the P4 and Pentium D were the crappiest Intel CPU's out there as they run very hot (especially in a Dell case) and were not competitive with AMD's Athlon64 and X2 models. So even if you were able to get past he locked BIOS on your Dell, you could probably have to upgrade your case, CPU heatsink/fan, or possibly both.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4#P
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/c
On another note, not all motherboards overclock very well. Generally the cheaper the board, the less overclocking features will be available. And beleive me, Dell/Hp/etc. use the cheapest motherboards they can get their hands on.
Memory also comes into play when overclocking, and the preferred setup is 2 x 1gb sticks. Your mismatch total of 640mb would probably hinder overclocking, even if you had a decent motherboard as they would probably not all run at the same speeds.
