Hey guys. I have a Gatway FX pc with an intel core i7 processor running at 2.66. Is it possible to overclock it on this pc? I have heard that there are ways to do it even on pre-built pcs from companies like dell, gateway, and hp. How would i have to do it?
Hey guys. I have a Gatway FX pc with an intel core i7 processor running at 2.66. Is it possible to overclock it on this pc? I have heard that there are ways to do it even on pre-built pcs from companies like dell, gateway, and hp. How would i have to do it?galacta552
What motherboard does it use?
OC'ing is done via BIOS this is why it's hard to OC a prebuilt since it likely have a restricted or looked bios.
IF it's a common Motherboard from a major make (like ASUS/Gigabyte/MSI/Foxconn .. .. .. ) chances are good you'll be able to flash it's bios to a standard version that is not restricted/locked.
FujitsuSiemens and DELL motherboards most likely have no chance of revival to full potential.
Hm ok. The Motherboard comes up as a "Gateway TBGM01" in CPU-Z. However through further inspection it is visible that the motherboard is made by Foxconn.
it's usually a bad idea to tinker with a name brand system, you have locks, and then unlockign them (usually not possible) and result in issues.
galacta552
So what would you recommend? Purchasing a new motherboard? No, there is not a good enough reason to overclock your i7. Dont waste money on a new mobo when you cpu can still play every game available. Plus ur case might not support atx i know my old dell didnt so you might need a new case. Bottom line, keep ur stuff the same as it is now.
it's usually a bad idea to tinker with a name brand system, you have locks, and then unlockign them (usually not possible) and result in issues.
Nick3306
So what would you recommend? Purchasing a new motherboard? No, there is not a good enough reason to overclock your i7. Dont waste money on a new mobo when you cpu can still play every game available. Plus ur case might not support atx i know my old dell didnt so you might need a new case. Bottom line, keep ur stuff the same as it is now. I want to do that but i have been told several times that not overclocking an i7 is a total waste of its potential power. Yes i can run all games but why not grab some extra frames in the ones that dont run as well as most? (Crysis, Metro 2033, etc.)
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