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    how do i overclock on this computer?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by compman91, Dec 6, 2007.

  1. compman91

    compman91 Notebook Guru

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    how do i overclock on my desktop Dell optiplex GX520?
     
    compman91, Dec 6, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You can't.

    At least, not without replacing the motherboard. Dell motherboards (short of the higher XPS desktops and laptops) don't allow overclocking.

    Maybe there's some obscure electrical hack you can do, but I'm 99.9% sure there isn't.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 6, 2007
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    yes you can!!!!! is it safe???? increase FSB! Programs like RMclock and such will help!!!
     
    powerpack, Dec 6, 2007
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  4. Clutch66

    Clutch66 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm pretty sure it's the Dell BIOS and not the motherboard that doesn't allow overclocking.

    So you would have to flash your BIOS to do it.
     
    Clutch66, Dec 7, 2007
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