New PC and i dont know how to over clock it.

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Hello I am really new to overclocking and using gaming PCs but i have a want to learn how to overclock and improve things on my PC.

I have these specs:

AMD quad core FX 4300
Nvidia GeForce GT 730 with 2 GB video RAM
8 GB of RAM
Windows 10 home

OVERCLOCK PROGRAM: MSI Afterburn

I want to know if:

1. Its safe to do

2.How should i go abnout it

3. And what setting are best so i dont kill my PC

i really do want to find out so any help is nice.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

What motherboard, CPU cooler, and PSU do you have?

 

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Is there a way to check i just got this thing and i dont know much on it i know the motherboard is a Micro-ATX by MSI and on its books cover says military class 2. Though i got this PC as a gift so....I am still learning. And the power core is only 350 watts im going to upgrade when i get the cash.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

The motherboard should have the model number written on it in large letters/numbers.
Also, you can load CPUz to check.

Can you get the manufacturer/model off the power supply?

 

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The motherboard is 760GMA-P34(FX) and the power core is allied

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I would suggest not overclocking on that motherboard for a few reasons.

- It is only a 4+1 VRM
- It has no heatsink on the VRM
- MSI and FX have a history of burning VRM's when overclocked

 

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okay thanks.

 

[Mandrake4565]

I would suggest not overclocking on that motherboard for a few reasons.

- It is only a 4+1 VRM
- It has no heatsink on the VRM
- MSI and FX have a history of burning VRM's when overclocked

Agreed!