Is my computer overclockable??????????

[Gaurav Duggal]

This is the first time that I am trying to overclock and I don't know what information u will require. My computer's configuration is as follows:

Processor: Pentium D 820 (2.8 GHZ)(I am using the stock cooler)

Motherboard: ASUS P5LD2-VM

RAM:
In CPU-Z it says under memory tab:
Type: DDR2
Size: 1024MBytes
Channel: Single

Timings
Frequency: 333.4mhz
FSB: Dram: 3:5
CAS# latency: 5clocks
RAS# to CAS# delay:5clocks
RAS# Precharge: 5clocks
Cycle Time: 15clocks
Bank Cycle time: 21clocks

 

[undeclared]

Very likely it's overclockable, but I would greatly suggest reading in-depth on it..

A bad overclock attempt can make your PC unbootable, or make your components unusable..

Any and all overclocking also voids the warranty.

 

[daveybrat]

The Pentium D 820 runs very hot. You'll need a much better cooling fan to get any more out of that chip.

 

[Gaurav Duggal]

I have read about overclocking and have tried it using the BIOS but there is no option in it to change any of the clock speeds FSB,etc. Can u suggest any other method. I know that the 820 runs very hot (it reaches 80degree c during the summer). Could u also suggest a few cooling options that are not too expensive.

 

[swtethan]

i ran a PD 820 at 3.0ghz stock cooler

 

[Sled]

Unfortunately not a good idea to overclock CPU on this board. Either you'll burn the mainboard or you'll burn the CPU because this is a value mainboard which doesn't support much on overclocking.

If you don't care about burning your system, get a software controlled overclocking such Clockgen. Install it on Windows and play the OCing.