I just wanted to know if it is possible to overclock my specific cpu without any problems. I have a AMD FX-8800P Radeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8G running at 2.1 GHz. I want to know if i can overclock it, how to overclock it, how much i can over clock it, and if i can do it without any damage or overheating. Please help! Sorry i forgot to mention that it is not a laptop, its a desktop.
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Why do you want to overclock that processor in that laptop?
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The short answer is no. Big box systems ie dell, hp, etc do not have the bios options to allow overclocking AND this is a laptop so you would have cooling issues.
While it is technically possible to mod a bios to allow some small overclocking, the cost of having a programmer write a custom bios for you would FAR exceed the cost of the laptop. Back many years ago, I used to write custom bios and it can be an involved task. One incorrect keystroke when writing the bios file and you now have a paperweight instead of a laptop.
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"Do not overclock with parts you cannot afford to replace"
While it is technically possible to mod a bios to allow some small overclocking, the cost of having a programmer write a custom bios for you would FAR exceed the cost of the laptop. Back many years ago, I used to write custom bios and it can be an involved task. One incorrect keystroke when writing the bios file and you now have a paperweight instead of a laptop.
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Again the short answer is no. ALL overclocking entails some degree of risk. I have a saying
"Do not overclock with parts you cannot afford to replace"
If you are asking about overclocking in order to increase the performance for game play, you are fighting a loosing battle. Laptops are NOT designed for the stress of gaming [with the exception of purpose designed gaming laptops like a dell/alienware]
The answer does not change. No. Unless you pay someone to write a custom bios and even then, big box system ie dell, hp, whatever just do not have the quality parts necessary for a stable overclock.
There are some software overclocking programs however they are less than useless. Any overclock should be done manually in the bios then tested for stability.
There are some software overclocking programs however they are less than useless. Any overclock should be done manually in the bios then tested for stability.
That's why I assumed it's a laptop.
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I reckon the OP has something like this :- http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-3656-desktop/pd?oc=ddccz303hw10&model_id=inspiron-3656-desktop
Do you know what motherboard is in it ? If not run Cpu-Z and tell us what is shows on the Mainboard tab :- http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
If it is a custom build with a performance board, then you may be able to OC. If it is a dell or other big box system, forget about overclocking.
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