First time Overclocking... need some advice

[2k3autococker]

I've built myself a computer and am thinking about overclocking it, but I need some advice. I think I have down how to clock the CPU (adjusting the multiplier, if possible, and the FSB, ad voltage to increase stability), but there's some confusing things out there about how to adjust other devices (ie. RAM) so that it works properly. Here's my hardware:

Mobo: Asus P5N-MX
CPU: Intel E6750
RAM: 2x 2G A-Data, 800Mhz
Video: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT

Now for my mobo, the book says 800Mhz RAM is for overclocking, so I don't really want to clock it up any more. I've heard about clocking the RAM down first and then adjusting FSB, and the RAM will go up anyways (or something along those lines). Could anyone help me figure this out, correct me, and give me any other useful advice? (any advice concerning the PCIe or any other peice of hardware would be useful).

Thanks,

Josh

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I've built myself a computer and am thinking about overclocking it, but I need some advice. I think I have down how to clock the CPU (adjusting the multiplier, if possible, and the FSB, ad voltage to increase stability), but there's some confusing things out there about how to adjust other devices (ie. RAM) so that it works properly. Here's my hardware:

Mobo: Asus P5N-MX
CPU: Intel E6750
RAM: 2x 2G A-Data, 800Mhz
Video: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT

Now for my mobo, the book says 800Mhz RAM is for overclocking, so I don't really want to clock it up any more. I've heard about clocking the RAM down first and then adjusting FSB, and the RAM will go up anyways (or something along those lines). Could anyone help me figure this out, correct me, and give me any other useful advice? (any advice concerning the PCIe or any other peice of hardware would be useful).

Thanks,

Josh
Always OC your processor first. That will make the biggest improvement in performance. Once you find the maximum stable speed for your processor (running 1:1 FSB/RAM ratio) then you want to look at changing the divider (or strap) and OC the RAM. Try something like 5:6 with timings 5-5-5-18 and see if you can boot into Windows. It would be a good idea to run Memtest to make sure your RAM is OK at the higher speed. Once you find your max RAM speed you can work on reducing your timings.
I hope this helps.

[2k3autococker]

Thanks, one more question: I've seen a lot about the timing you speak of, but I don't quite understand it... could you explain it to me?