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The thread discusses whether the user can overclock their low-spec PC, with initial advice warning about the risks and the need to check BIOS options. Other contributors emphasize that overclocking is risky and only possible if the CPU and motherboard support it, suggesting testing carefully or replacing faulty hardware. Ultimately, the user indicates the issue was resolved without overclocking, implying it wasn't necessary or relevant.
iMCLueLeSS

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So I'm running a pretty horrible spec'd PC. Not going into details, but this is the bench from CPU-Z.

Is it possible to overclock this CPU? I've seen google stuff that say yes, but most were very old.

(I've gotten answers on another site that it can be, if motherboard and such is right. Problem is I don't know how to tell and can't find straight answers. I'm too high to work Google.)


Idk what all info is useful, so I used CPU-Z and got this stuff:

Validation -
Code: 
https://valid.x86.fr/xhtue2

CPU-Z Assessment -
Code: 
https://pastebin.com/fXK7Sknd

Screenshots of each tab in CPU-Z-
Code: 
https://i.imgur.com/0Ueacwd.png
https://i.imgur.com/cuCByZp.png
https://i.imgur.com/uO9LMFT.png
https://i.imgur.com/8DB3VSU.png
https://i.imgur.com/6QDqSrq.png
https://i.imgur.com/mYDmOA1.png
https://i.imgur.com/GHkKEIc.png
https://i.imgur.com/fcmkgDG.png
https://i.imgur.com/0LGadxX.png
https://i.imgur.com/UQy4Jal.png
https://i.imgur.com/QvTXvD7.png
 

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livix07

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Overclocking is RISKY. There are many who tried it and got BSODs (Blue Screen of Death).
The only way to find out if it is or not possible is by trying it.
Be WARNED!
 

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iMCLueLeSS

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livix07 said:
Overclocking is RISKY. There are many who tried it and got BSODs (Blue Screen of Death).
The only way to find out if it is or not possible is by trying it.
Be WARNED!
Click to expand...

LMFAO. Have you read my specs? I appreciate the heads-up, but it's all crappy parts/crappy PC. So I'm not worried.
 

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Neemobeer

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A lot of CPUs are clock-locked which means it's not possible to overclock them, plus overclocking is really only beneficial for CPU intensive applications like games. Everyday workloads won't benefit from overclocking.
 

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nmsuk

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livix07 said:
Overclocking is RISKY. There are many who tried it and got BSODs (Blue Screen of Death).
The only way to find out if it is or not possible is by trying it.
Be WARNED!
Click to expand...

Overclocking can be risky, but only if not researched properly and if you're getting BSODs due it you're doing it wrong.
 

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Neemobeer

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If there is no device at all then it's either hardware disabled or the device is bad.
 

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