how to overclock

[odannyboy000]

i have a dell dimension 8300 series with 1.5 GB RAM 800MHz FSB and I am not sure how to overclock the ram. is it possible? I am a noob with computers so I am even uncertain how to overclock. i dont know where to change the frequencies or voltage or whatever ur supposed to tweak. I just want to see if i can run my ram faster than 200 MHz. i'd like to get it to 220 if that is possible. if anyone wants to help a noob like me that would be awesome. u can Instant message me at poorwhitetrash70 on aim if u want to.

[pentachris]

First, a Dell isn't going to give you many (if any) overclocking options.

Second, we don't condone overclocking discussion on these forums. It'll pop up from time to time, but only among people who have a reasonable idea of what they're doing and understand the potential risks. Damage can be done to your equipment if you push it too hard. But like I said, you're not going to be able to do much with the Dell anyway; the most important piece of equipment in determining overclocking capability is the mainboard, and Dell's boards just aren't made to give you many options.

[i an not a nerd]

Stock (Dell, HP, COMPAQ, ETC) machines are made for people that just want a computer that works when they press the button.

[saphalline]

Ok, no offense, but OC'ing is really only for people who know what they're doing. You seem to be new at this computer thing, much less know a lot about hardware! That's equivalent to being a first-year nursing student, and then asking how do a liver transplant!

Hang around and learn some more here, and maybe even cruise around the OC'ing websites, before you think about this topic again.

[odannyboy000]

ya your right. i am new to this computer thing. i have read as much as i could find about overclocking. my computers bios wont let me change anything anyway cause its a dell and they dont want people having nicer stuff than they pay for for free.

[pentachris]

they dont want people having nicer stuff than they pay for for free.
It's not just that; you've got to have quality parts with high tolerances to overclock. Dell's components are made just good enough to work as advertised.

[FJM005]

My advice would be, if you are a noob to computers, you probably shouldn't overclock. Like PentaChris said, Dells probably don't give you many options to overclock anyway. You probably also don't have sufficient cooling to ensure the safety of your parts........