How can cpu clock speed be changed?

Question

I've been reading reviews on various processors. Many of the users talk about increasing the speed of their processors - ex. a 2.8GHz processor running at 3.2GHz. How is this done? Is there a real advantage?

ejn63 · Answer

The only way to do it with a Dell system is to replace the 2.8 CPU with a 3.2.

wtcnbrwndo4u · Answer

This is called overclocking, which is not supported on any Dell except the XPS Gen 5 and XPS 600, with a specific 840EE DC CPU.

herb366 · Answer

@stavros52 wrote:

I've been reading reviews on various processors. Many of the users talk about increasing the speed of their processors - ex. a 2.8GHz processor running at 3.2GHz. How is this done? Is there a real advantage?

Advantage? You have a faster CPU don't you. The downside is the CPU will get a lot hotter and you will probably shorten its life. To prevent it from getting hotter you will have to add more cooling ie. more powerful HSF, liquid cooling, etc. There's no such thing as a free lunch. :smileysad:

wtcnbrwndo4u · Answer

@herb366 wrote: There's no such thing as a free lunch. :smileysad: Well, unless a friend pays for it... :smileytongue: Message Edited by wtcnbrwndo4u on 10-06-2005 03:38 PM

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