How to Overclock Your GPU and CPU in 2022
Step 1 – Preparation
Before you start, take a look at your computer. If you have it plugged into a surge protector or power strip, unplug it. You want only one thing powering your PC while overclocking: that’s right, good old reliable electricity. Now, make sure all other peripherals are turned off as well. And if you haven’t already done so recently, now is a great time to do some routine maintenance on your machine (clean out your fan filters and make sure everything is running smoothly). All set? Good! Let’s get started.
Step 2 –Downloading software:
You’ll need two pieces of software for overclocking. The first is called MSI Afterburner, which can be found here . This program will allow you to overclock your graphics card. The second piece of software you need is called CPU-Z, which can be found here . This program will let you overclock your processor. Download both programs and install them onto your computer.
Note*: Make sure your motherboard and CPU support overclocking.
Step 3 –Overclocking your GPU:
Open up MSI Afterburner. There are three tabs across the top: Core, Memory, and Voltage Control. Click on Core to get started with overclocking your graphics card. First, set Power Limit to 100%. Then click on Core Clock and move it up by 0.5 increments until you start getting artifacts or errors (like crashing games). Don’t go too high! Try to find a sweet spot that gives you an increase of about 10% without causing issues. Once you’ve found a stable overclock, make sure to save your settings before moving on.
Step 4 –Overclocking your CPU:
Open up CPU-Z. You’ll notice that your clock speed is locked at a certain number, depending on what your manufacturer has set it at. For example, my i7 4770k is locked at 4.2GHz, so I have to apply an offset of +100MHz (100 x 4.2 = 422) to unlock it completely. This can be done by moving your mouse over to CPU Core, then right clicking and selecting Add Offset. Next, you need to type in 100MHz under Value and click OK. If you have a different processor or motherboard than me, these settings may be different for you; refer back to your manual if you aren't sure how to do it properly. Once you've added your offset, go ahead and save changes before restarting your computer.
How overclocking can improve gaming performance
Overclocking is a process of increasing a computer’s processor, GPUs, RAM, etc.. performance, usually by increasing its clock speed. This makes it possible for gamers to increase frame rates, resolution, visual effects—basically anything that affects how a game looks or performs. The process is one of trial and error; it takes some tinkering around with settings before you get your desired result. However, there are many benefits to overclocking: faster load times, more frames per second (FPS), higher resolutions—and all without spending money on a new graphics card or high-end CPU.
Understanding the risks
Before you start overclocking your CPU or GPU, it’s important to understand what overvolting (overclocking) entails. Overvolting is all about increasing voltage supplied by your PC’s power supply unit (PSU). Increasing voltage increases power consumption of your components, which may cause failure. For example, if you increase voltage too much on a chip with a certain TDP (thermal design point), that chip will simply shut down due to overheating. So be careful—and don’t blame us if something goes wrong! We take no responsibility for any problems you might encounter while trying to modify settings yourself. You have been warned!
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