First time overclock - I'm terrified.

[TomDuffus]

I have a Intel Q9550 2.83ghz, and they say that its a good CPU for overclocking? Well i've had it 2 years and I've decided that I'm going to overclock it- I can't afford an upgrade. I have a Asus P5E3 Premium motherboard. The thing is, I've never ever ever ever overclocked before in my life- I'm so scared of going into the BIOS and doing it. I don't want a huge overclock, just something like 3.4ghz. Anyway, thats my problem really. I'd pay someone £20 to do it for me, I really would- I don't trust myself when theres a chance my PC will be killed. That's my problem, really. Can anyone offer any help?

 

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