Newbie question

[kavau]

Hi, since I've never overclocked before, I just want to ask: How dangerous is overclocking for my system components? Can I actually fry my CPU/mainboard etc by just increasing the clock frequency? I'm aware that I have to monitor the temperature, of course. But as long as things don't get too hot, I'd imagine that the worst that can happen is that the system hangs and I have to reset the CMOS? Or...? 😱

 

[svol]

If you do it slow and check temps stability before fully using the system then you can't damage hardware... unless you increase the VCore/Vdimm above the recommended levels.

I love my Delta 60HP 7000 RPM fan that puts out more dB then CFM 😱

 

[kavau]

Thanks, that's about what I thought. At what temperatures would you say do things start to get dangerous for the system components?

 

[svol]

Stay away from 65-70 C at full load.

I love my Delta 60HP 7000 RPM fan that puts out more dB then CFM 😱

 

[Solstice]

Jus dont raise the vcore and you wont screw up your stuff. Voltage increases are what cause CPU's to fry

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