Can I speed up the Intel G41 chipset?
Can I speed up the Intel G41 chipset?
You have a desktop with 6GB RAM, a Pentium dual-core CPU at 2.60 GHz, and an Intel G41 chipset. You're asking if you can overclock it further, especially since you already have 128MB of video memory. Let's see if it's possible to push it even higher for better gaming performance.
You need a new CPU. The Pentium dual core won’t handle that 660 gtx at all. A $400 system is significantly faster than the 775 socket Pentium dual core you currently have. For around $250-300, you can upgrade to a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM that will far surpass your existing setup. I understand the games you mentioned don’t need a super powerful machine, but any hardware released in the past two years will offer much improvement over what you currently possess.
It's also not a good idea given the low-end processor you're using.
Upgrading is necessary now.
Well, I should have said, it's not possible to overclock with the BIOS for your motherboard. There is a way to overclock your CPU but it's with a software that a little risky. You will need an aftermarket cooler as overclocking will raise the temperatures of your CPU. In proper cooling will damage parts and then you won't have any computer. However like I said, it's not worth it. What games are you trying to improve performance? Read here:
When getting a GTX 660, you should consider whether a new CPU is necessary.
You need a new CPU. The Pentium dual core won’t handle that 660 gtx at all. A $400 system is significantly faster than the 775 socket Pentium dual core you currently have. For around $250-300, you can upgrade to a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM that will far surpass your existing setup. I understand the games you mentioned don’t need a super powerful machine, but any hardware released in the past two years will offer much improvement over what you currently possess.
Certainly, from the Bios you can access advanced chipset features, enable PAVP mode, select the highest available value—356mb—but your dedicated memory will only expand to 144mb. I previously played on the Gma 4500 integrated card, which supports many old and some new games like AC1, Portal 1/2, Half Life 2, Dark Sector, Singularity, Far Cry 1, and Tomb Raider Alien Rage, achieving a frame rate of 40 to 20.