A guide for overclocking

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(07-20-2009, 12:46 PM)XSFOX Wrote: Thanks for that info! Actually first time I'm Overclocking Processor trough Bios. I would like to know what POST is and also how do I stress test the processor? I understood the rest though thanks.

POST stands for "Power-on self-test." This takes place before the BIOS shows up. My motherboard gives a short beep I everytime boot. That beep signifies that the computer has successfully completed the POST. After that the BIOS shows up. However, what happens when I do not POST (yes, I've done this several times) is that I do not hear a beep, my computer turns on and I'm faced with a black screen and noises of my fans spinning. In which case I have to turn the computer off. My motherboard has a special feature (good ol' ASUS) that returns all changed settings in the BIOS to default after 2 reboots if my computer doesn't POST. Your mobo might not do that, and you might have to take the CMOS out and put it back in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test

For stress-testing I recommend OCCT. http://www.ocbase.com/perestroika_en/index.php

There are TONS of good OC'ing guides on the net. I don't recommend going to YouTube to look for one. Get something from good sites like overclock.net and such.

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Thanks for the rep, BTW. Glad to help.