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aeae2
09-01-01, 01:30 PM
:confused: :confused: im new to overclocking, but i have a thing on my mb that says vcore settings. is that overclocking? also, what if i set it too high. is it safe. im a newbie so please S-P-E-L-L I-T O-U-T
Placid
09-01-01, 01:37 PM
Read this article then comeback if you have questions.

http://www.sysopt.com/articles/athlonoc/index.html
aeae2
09-01-01, 01:43 PM
WHAT HAPPENS IF U SET IT ABOVE THA MAX?
Placid
09-01-01, 01:56 PM
If you set the cpu vcore to high you can burn it out.
aeae2
09-01-01, 01:59 PM
how do you know when to stop setting it higher? i have a slot a athlon 850 mhz, whats the best i can o/c with vcore?
SickBoy
09-01-01, 02:02 PM
That article is good....

Basically the procedure is you try different combinations of FSB and multiplier in small increments up until the computer wont boot. Then you start upping voltage in small increments in addition to upping CPU speed. Find your max, the limit at which your CPU will go absolutely no higher. And be watching your temps the whole time. I recommend stressing your O/C with Folding@Home, 3DMark or Sisoft Sandra.

SickBoy

**UPDATE** Just noticed you have an Athlon Slot A. You'll need a GFD to change the multiplier on there. Otherwise just up your bus speed.... you probably won't get to more than 110 MHz.
i12bina3
09-01-01, 02:02 PM
nono ... have you read something about ocing or do you want us to do all the stuff for you? nm that
the vcore is the voltage your cpu gets (core of cpu)
if you increase this you can make it more stable at a higher level
so when you are overclocking your fsb or multiplier ... and it gets unstalbe you can increase the vcore ... if you do this your system normally gets more stable but gets hotter ... thats about it
aeae2
09-01-01, 02:09 PM
"FSB and multiplier" what are these and how do i change them??
Wega!
09-01-01, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by aeae2
"FSB and multiplier" what are these and how do i change them??

You should really start reading, some of the beginners guides. We have some good one's on the main page, take a look, it will answer many of your questions.
[OC]Lucifer
09-01-01, 02:59 PM
As long as we are talking about GFDS... anyone know where I could find one for cheap?