Can i overclock intel Pentium Dual core E5200 2.50ghz

[Bond 007]

can it reach 3.2ghz with stock cooling only
i need more fps in gta 4 like 25 above but i get only 15-18fps
i have ati radeon HD 5450 1gb

 

[laviniuc]

you can, but you need a better gpu too. that's why you get low fps

 

[Bond 007]

you can, but you need a better gpu too. that's why you get low fps

 

[laviniuc]

there's a limit to how much you'll be able to overclock that 5450. it's a weak graphics card very entry level. you will need something better even if you overclock it.

 

[Bond 007]

there's a limit to how much you'll be able to overclock that 5450. it's a weak graphics card very entry level. you will need something better even if you overclock it.

By overclocking both cpu and Graphic card can increase a little fps?

 

[laviniuc]

the cpu overclock is useless, the graphics is what's keeping you at low. and by overclocking you risk burning it. make sure you have a replacement before trying:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-graphics-card-review,review-32843.html

 

[aaronvlee]

You could try this:

1. Download SetFSB
2. Set clock generator to RTM876-665
3. Click "GetFSB"
4. Move to 65, click setfsb
5. Move to 75
6. Click setfsb

Done
2.964 GHz (3.0GHz basically)

I only know how to do it without bios, but there is a youtube video out there explaining how to do it with bios. Just google overclock pentium e5200 2.5 and it's usually the first or second video to pop up.I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING OVER 75 (2.9Ghz)!!! My system blue-screened like 7 times already trying it out. Just a warning.

The move to 65 helps against crashing during the overclocking of the CPU. I assume signal skipping of some sort might be a cause, crashed on my a couple times jumping straight to 75.