overclocking question...

[FauxCarnival]

Is increasing FSB enough to overclock? or, do I need to increase the voltage? Actually, I am wondering, why there is a voltage changing box in bios? What for it is used?

 

[jpeyton]

What setup do you have?

Yes, increasing FSB will overclock the CPU. But your CPU might need more voltage to run stable at a higher-than-intended speed; that's why voltage adjustments are available.

 

[Blain]

1. Yes
2. Maybe
3. Because the MB manufacturer added it to the BIOS menu
4. To adjust CPU core voltage

 

[FauxCarnival]

i have a 2.8 prescott, (200x14)

i want to increase the FSB to 220, is my normal CPU voltage OK for the job? (CPU's normal voltage is 1.3875v)

 

[FauxCarnival]

Originally posted by: FauxCarnival
i have a 2.8 prescott, (200x14)

i want to increase the FSB to 220, is my normal CPU voltage OK for the job? (CPU's normal voltage is 1.3875v)

help me with this question please

 

[Degrador]

Your normal cpu voltage should be fine for just a 10% overclock. This can depend on the motherboard, but I'd be suprised if you ever needed more than normal voltage for just 10%.