Old CPU overclocking

190

01-08-2016, 03:48 AM

Hello, I own a Pentium Dual-Core E5200 with a 2.5ghz processor (around 8 years old). If I increase its speed to 3ghz, would it still be able to function? Thanks!

kittymitty69

01-08-2016, 03:48 AM #1

Hello, I own a Pentium Dual-Core E5200 with a 2.5ghz processor (around 8 years old). If I increase its speed to 3ghz, would it still be able to function? Thanks!

GamenMetLeviNL
Senior Member

638

01-08-2016, 12:34 PM

Probably not, especially with a cooler. However, you can purchase a very inexpensive core 2 quad from eBay, which would be better than a core 2 duo at 3ghz.

GamenMetLeviNL

01-08-2016, 12:34 PM #2

Probably not, especially with a cooler. However, you can purchase a very inexpensive core 2 quad from eBay, which would be better than a core 2 duo at 3ghz.

KutzClan
Member

184

01-28-2016, 07:31 AM

It varies based on your motherboard, CPU cooler, and PSU. What is your system?

KutzClan

01-28-2016, 07:31 AM #3

It varies based on your motherboard, CPU cooler, and PSU. What is your system?

ssanserror
Junior Member

01-28-2016, 08:26 AM

Mobo: Gigabyte G41M-Combo
Cooler: Available, contains a lot of dust.
😀

ssanserror

01-28-2016, 08:26 AM #4

Mobo: Gigabyte G41M-Combo
Cooler: Available, contains a lot of dust.
😀

Choco_Spy
Junior Member

01-28-2016, 09:07 AM

Probably not, especially with a cooler. However, you can purchase a very inexpensive core 2 quad from eBay, which would be better than a core 2 duo at 3ghz.

Choco_Spy

01-28-2016, 09:07 AM #5

Probably not, especially with a cooler. However, you can purchase a very inexpensive core 2 quad from eBay, which would be better than a core 2 duo at 3ghz.

Prime3656
Member

158

01-29-2016, 09:11 AM

Mobo: Gigabyte G41M-Combo
Cooler: Stock, full of dust.
😀
Actually, you can manage that. I boosted my Pentium E6600 to 3.5ghz from 3ghz on my P5G41T-M LX3 and it worked fine (though I use an aftermarket cooler).

Prime3656

01-29-2016, 09:11 AM #6