Can you cook your computer by pushing its speed beyond normal limits?

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Can you cook your computer by pushing its speed beyond normal limits?

Can you cook your computer by pushing its speed beyond normal limits?

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Vapi
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09-20-2022, 12:23 AM

#1

I was thinking about boosting my PC (Alienware m17x r5) since it's currently running at 2.50ghz and I think it could go up to around 3.4. I'm worried it might fail if I push it too hard. Can I risk damaging it by overclocking? If not, what are my options?

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Vapi

09-20-2022, 12:23 AM #1

I was thinking about boosting my PC (Alienware m17x r5) since it's currently running at 2.50ghz and I think it could go up to around 3.4. I'm worried it might fail if I push it too hard. Can I risk damaging it by overclocking? If not, what are my options?

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Bloemkool33
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09-20-2022, 06:45 AM

#2

Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop isn't worth the risk. I can get around 2.9 or so, but a 3.4 is a big jump without the ability to upgrade cooling or add more quality to the system.

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Bloemkool33

09-20-2022, 06:45 AM #2

Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop isn't worth the risk. I can get around 2.9 or so, but a 3.4 is a big jump without the ability to upgrade cooling or add more quality to the system.

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ReyxStor
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09-30-2022, 08:05 AM

#3

It's highly improbable to significantly boost laptop performance. And yes, it could damage the device. Laptops are built to handle a certain amount of heat.

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ReyxStor

09-30-2022, 08:05 AM #3

It's highly improbable to significantly boost laptop performance. And yes, it could damage the device. Laptops are built to handle a certain amount of heat.

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Mr_Piggieton
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09-30-2022, 01:52 PM

#4

Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop isn't worth the risk. I can get around 2.9 or so, but a 3.4 is a big jump without the ability to upgrade cooling or add more quality to the system.

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Mr_Piggieton

09-30-2022, 01:52 PM #4

Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop isn't worth the risk. I can get around 2.9 or so, but a 3.4 is a big jump without the ability to upgrade cooling or add more quality to the system.

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funniegame1
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10-02-2022, 01:24 PM

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Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop. I wouldn't think that's worth the risk. I can understand around 2.9 or something like that, but 3.4 is a big OC without being able to add extra cooling or higher quality components to the system.

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funniegame1

10-02-2022, 01:24 PM #5

Almost a 1 GHz OC on a laptop. I wouldn't think that's worth the risk. I can understand around 2.9 or something like that, but 3.4 is a big OC without being able to add extra cooling or higher quality components to the system.