What does the term "Overlock" Mean..?

[TechnoHolic]

Over lock means...??---to make system optimized for better performance..
How can i overlock ... what does it need..??!
is any kind of software is needed to do this...!!
Need to know..i know it's a kiddy type question..but i really don't have any idea..please answer..

 

[coderunknown]

it is not overlock, its over clock i.e. going over the factory fixed clock speed.
Usually bios is best way to overclock a processor or ram but first mention what you want to overclock. processor, GPU or what else?

 

[CentaurDream]

Overclocking is the process of running a computer component at a higher clock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was designed...

You don't really need a software to overclock, but you will need some softwares to check your temps, stress test etc.

 

[TechnoHolic]

Re: What does the term "Overlock" Mean..?

How is it possible to change the clock speed of processor/GPU..without any software....can you please explain it stepwise..thanks anyway.

I thought playing of some high level games or some kind of massive resource oriented software can overclock the system itself..
...please explain...

Thanks for response..i'm a simple pc user,generally a entry level gamer gamer also...i've posted it because i want to know that my system is running with overclocked speed..or not..i've not changed anything in bios setting.
I've seen that my processor temp is around 46-50c just after 1-2 hour of gaming (crysis 1/battlefield bad company)..and i thought,unwanted load on system can cause overclock..i saw somewhere that "overclocked processor can reach melting temp."..

 

[frankeric]

hi there bro before even thinking about overclocking you must know that if you do a slightest mistake than your system perhaps die.

 

[CentaurDream]

**Ivy Bridge Overclocking Guide** (with LN2 Guide at The End)

Beginner's guide to overclocking | News | TechRadar

Beginners Guides: Overclocking the CPU, Motherboard and Memory - PCSTATS.com

Read up on these..

 

[Flash]

In funny terms, its when you beat your horse to run fast one step higher of what it can deliver.

 

[topgear]

Re: What does the term "Overlock" Mean..?

How is it possible to change the clock speed of processor/GPU..without any software....can you please explain it stepwise..thanks anyway.

I thought playing of some high level games or some kind of massive resource oriented software can overclock the system itself..
...please explain...

Thanks for response..i'm a simple pc user,generally a entry level gamer gamer also...i've posted it because i want to know that my system is running with overclocked speed..or not..i've not changed anything in bios setting.
I've seen that my processor temp is around 46-50c just after 1-2 hour of gaming (crysis 1/battlefield bad company)..and i thought,unwanted load on system can cause overclock..i saw somewhere that "overclocked processor can reach melting temp."..

Only CPu can be OCed without any software .. to Oc a gpu using fo somekind of software app is must and no playing high sys requirement games won't OC anything automatically.

to know for sure if you can OC your cpu / gpu or not post the manufacturer and model name/no of your cpu,gpu,mobo, ram and PSU.