I would like to Overclock my CPU but the option to OverClock is missing in my Bios. Maybe my Bios do not allow Overclocking. I basically want to do it for the experience. Is there any other way I can do this?
My Processor is AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.7 Ghz.
Any help would be appreciated.
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| Overclocking - Need some advice on OC CPU. posted in the Hardware forums; I would like to Overclock my CPU but the option to OverClock is missing in my Bios. Maybe my Bios do not allow Overclocking. I basically want to do it ... |
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Hi toyuser,
What is the make and model of your PC? Some manufacturers lock the BIOS so that customers can't cause damage to components. |
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It's a Dell 521. Sorry, did not notice it was not in my pc link.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure, dell lock overclocking options in the BIOS so you won't be able to overclock that one I'm afraid.
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That's OK.
When I build my own PC I will try it then. Thanks.. |
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No problem toyuser
I'll mark this thread as Answered |
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