I hear many people talking about over-clocking things like CPUs and graphics cards, but after researching what that meant (admittedly I had no idea) I though "Why would anyone risk their computer that way?" Unless over-clocked by the seller, it voids all warranties, also it put's the CPU or GPU at risk of burning out. My question is in the title; is the added performance worth the risk?
In some cases with computers that are built with overclocking in mind, it unlocks hidden potential. Think of it like supercharging a car, yes it will void the warranty but done correctly it wont hurt anything. All computers are not overclockable though so do your research. Usually the overclocked parts run hotter than normal, and require more than stock cooling, liquid cooling comes in here. Also the PSU has to be able to handle the power demands, etc.
Basically most computers can benefit from it if done properly, but if you are worried about warranty, then dont. In some cases overclocking can increase speeds by a significant amount, but that usually happens in systems built to do so.
If you have the expertise to do this yourself (not just following a set of instructions but understanding what you're doing) overclocking can have significant benefits…
…and if you're that into your electronics you probably both have multiple backup computers available and regard potentially frying a chip set as part of the cost of your hobby.
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["Back in the day", it was often better to buy 2 or 3 sets of cheaper (i.e. slower) memory SIMMs and see which worked than to buy one faster set.
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One of the consitently denied allegations about chips is that they are all manufactured to the highest speed, then a sample of each batch is tested and the batch is "rated" only for the highest speed test it passes. Marketing constraints, however, are alleged to lead to many high end chips being sold as low end chips because it is cheaper to run one production line.
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BoutDoneWMojang ( :>: on the handle BTW) makes a good point about cooling; I can remember using duct tape and flexible hose intended for a dryer to pipe cold air from a window mounted AC into boxes upgraded beyond manufacturer's specs. ]
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…and if you're that into your electronics you probably both have multiple backup computers available and regard potentially frying a chip set as part of the cost of your hobby.
I wish I did, but despite being very interested in computers I only have one computer and a small box of parts.
I hear many people talking about over-clocking things like CPUs and graphics cards, but after researching what that meant (admittedly I had no idea) I though "Why would anyone risk their computer that way?" Unless over-clocked by the seller, it voids all warranties, also it put's the CPU or GPU at risk of burning out. My question is in the title; is the added performance worth the risk?
Just curious, that's all.
In some cases with computers that are built with overclocking in mind, it unlocks hidden potential. Think of it like supercharging a car, yes it will void the warranty but done correctly it wont hurt anything. All computers are not overclockable though so do your research. Usually the overclocked parts run hotter than normal, and require more than stock cooling, liquid cooling comes in here. Also the PSU has to be able to handle the power demands, etc.
Basically most computers can benefit from it if done properly, but if you are worried about warranty, then dont. In some cases overclocking can increase speeds by a significant amount, but that usually happens in systems built to do so.
If you have the expertise to do this yourself (not just following a set of instructions but understanding what you're doing) overclocking can have significant benefits…
…and if you're that into your electronics you probably both have multiple backup computers available and regard potentially frying a chip set as part of the cost of your hobby.
.
.
["Back in the day", it was often better to buy 2 or 3 sets of cheaper (i.e. slower) memory SIMMs and see which worked than to buy one faster set.
.
One of the consitently denied allegations about chips is that they are all manufactured to the highest speed, then a sample of each batch is tested and the batch is "rated" only for the highest speed test it passes. Marketing constraints, however, are alleged to lead to many high end chips being sold as low end chips because it is cheaper to run one production line.
.
BoutDoneWMojang ( :>: on the handle BTW) makes a good point about cooling; I can remember using duct tape and flexible hose intended for a dryer to pipe cold air from a window mounted AC into boxes upgraded beyond manufacturer's specs. ]
I wish I did, but despite being very interested in computers I only have one computer and a small box of parts.
Just curious, that's all.