Need help overclocking my computer!

[MikeKess]

Hey guys, I have a dell Dimension 2350, with the stock 2.2 ghz p4 400 mhz CPU. So far I have upgraded my computer to a gig of ram, second harddrive, and a video card. Instead of shelling out $200 for a new processor, I would just like to overclock my processor a little. Can anyone tell me how or from reading I see that there is programs I can use considering dell doesnt allow clocking in the bios. I have the stock motherboard. what program can i use to overclock my computer and can some1 giv me clear instructions? Also the fans, heatsink,everything else is all stock.

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[n7]

I really don't think OCing is a very good idea in your situation.

There are tools that will OC the system from Windows rather than the bios, but again, considering your setup, it's not worth it unfortunately.

 

[MikeKess]

why is this? Id just overclock it to like 2.5 ghz if i can.

 

[MikeKess]

?

 

[willfreund]

Dude, its a dell

 

[n7]

Check this out to start with.

OCing requires the right components, & Dells are a good example of the wrong components.

Read through that guide, & if you still feel up to OCing, then go for it.

However, i think reading thru that will help you understand why i said it's not likely worth it in your particular case.

 

[CheesePoofs]

And make sure to watch the THIS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU movie. Its the best movie ever.

 

[Mrvile]

Wow. This is so sad.

MIKE, PLEASE READ MORE!! Rule of thumb: If you have to ask about overclocking, you shouldn't do it at all.

 

[MikeKess]

I read that and i dont see why i cant overclock my dell. Instead of telling me to read or search, just a simple explanation why i shudn't overclock besides "cause its a dell" would be helpful. Like i said if i did overclock i would do it minimally, maybe raise 2-300 mhz.

 

[MikeKess]

Also that video is bullshit.

1. The processor fan wasnt spinning at all ever
2. he just picks up the heatsink without unclamping or unscrewing it?

I call shens, the worse that cud happen is your computer will just shut off, in that case u let it cool down, start it up and lower it.

 

[CheesePoofs]

I agree, the video is completely fake .... but is funny . I think they planted a tiny charge under the processor, because it blew a hole through the table.

Reasons you shouldn't OC:
1) Dells are known to use minimal cooling, meaning they run hot
2) Dells normally use the cheapest parts they can get their hands on, so your mobo probably won't have pci/agp locks, meaning if you up the FSB, it will up the frequency the pci and agp slots run at, which can damage and potentially destroy the cards in them
3) Its a dell ..........

 

[yliu]

I agree with CheesePoofs.. It's the lack of PCI/AGP locking that will prevent you from overclocking a meaningful amount. Without a PCI lock, the most I'd think you can raise the FSB to is 206, which gives you 2.26 ghz... A 3% overclock just isn't even worse the effort.

 

[KF]

MikeKess, you have tried the wrong forum. There are approximately zero post son your subject around here. There is probably a DELL forum somewhere for just what you want. I know there was one for Emachines when I was fooling with one. It was on Yahoo.

What you need to do is identify the clock chip and the mobo. Somebody on the right forum will know from your model numbers. Or you can look inside the case. Good luck.

>2) Dells normally use the cheapest parts they can get their hands on, so your mobo probably
>won't have pci/agp locks, meaning if you up the FSB, it will up the frequency the pci and agp
>slots run at, which can damage and potentially destroy the cards in them

But Dell does use ALL Intel, including chipset, do they not? And maybe an Intel mobo? I believe the locks are built into Intel's chipsets. But, if all you do is change the master clock on which everything is synced, it will change eveything, lock or not, I would think. However 10% might work anyway.

As for cooling, you can put in faster fans. But again, 10% is problably OK as is. It's less than the difference between a cool and hot day. The ventilation on DELL cases is OK, I think, they just use slow (quiet) fans.

 

[Mrvile]

Wait I don't think you can even OC Dell computers. Many people have tried, the mobo just won't let you change anything.

 

[intogamer]

yeah same with meh HP. I bet you added 1gb of 3200 ram and the dell mobo takes pc 2100. You won't be able to o/c unless the dell bios lets you(most likey not).

You would have to upgrde your mobo, most likey hsf, then psu. So no point of o/cing.

 

[Emultra]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Wow. This is so sad.

MIKE, PLEASE READ MORE!! Rule of thumb: If you have to ask about overclocking, you shouldn't do it at all.

This doesn't make any sense. How is one to learn how to overclock?

Were all those who overclock born with the innate knowledge of how to do so? And everyone else that don't know can't ask...because they don't know?
It's like:
"How do I overclock?"
"If you don't know, don't do it"
"Yes, that's why I'm asking"
"Well, if you have to ask, you shouldn't overclock"

No offence, but that isn't very productive.

 

[stevty2889]

There are multiple problems with overclocking a Dell, normaly you overclock by upping the front side bus in the bios..guess what, dell doesn't have any options for this..need a little more voltage for stability...no options..want to get a better PSU..dell usualy uses proprietary parts, a normal psu would blow your motherboard...the only possiblity whatsoever is basicly something like clockgen, but you would have to try many of the differant versions, to even have a possibility of finding one that would work with your motherboard..Dells are not meant for overclocking..

 

[MikeKess]

Thank you finally for some productive helpful posts. I found a 2.8 Ghz P4 400 mhz CPU on newegg for $175. is it worth gaining the 600 mhz for $175 bux? i think i might just lve my computer the way it is .

 

[ts3433]

It's still only a 400FSB chip, and a damn expensive one at that. I wouldn't waste money on it. For a little more you could have an A64 2800+ and mobo.