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Overclocking has gone from a small hobby
for those wanting to get the most out of nothing to a infamous procedure to
gaining the most performance whether its a budget system or a full tilt gaming
rig. Whether you spend $500.00 or $5000.00 overclocking is about gaining
performance, and in most cases a better overall system. At ClubOC we thrive on
overclocking hence the name of our site. Back in 1997 when we first started out, the ultimate overclocking
platform was a 366 Celeron on a BX440 motherboard such as the infamous ABIT BE-6
II that was our very fist review ever. Above all ABIT boards are the ultimate
choice among overclockers, although some manufacturers such as Albatron, Asus,
Epox, DFI, and a few others are also fine choices. If you are on the market for
grabbing a new board, I would suggest as I will throughout this review, to
Google it so to say. Forums are also very important resources in gaining
knowledge for not only wise buying decisions, but whether or not the motherboard
you have been considering can be problematic. I can always remember way back
when I first started to overclock that I used several different websites to see
if my motherboard of choice was good or bad, and whether or not it would provide
enough stability and features. I had no idea what overclocking was but I just
wanted to try it. I managed to luck out to a certain extent, and select a
motherboard that didn't exactly offer the best in overclocking, but was a proven
and STABLE platform from which to start my overclocking adventures. Hopefully
there will be enough information to get you well on your way to gaining
some extra performance out of system, and give you a good idea on how to
diagnose problems or what we overclockers like to call stability problems
associated with overclocking. You will hear a lot of jargon throughout this
guide in order to relate with the overclocking crowd, but relax as I will try my
best to illustrate what certain words mean. So bare with me as I guide you
through the path of no return...
- WARNING -
Overclocking or tweaking can damage and sometimes destroy computer hardware.
Overclocking also voids all manufacture warranties. Do not overclock or tweak
your computer unless you are ready and willing to accept these risks. Bottom
line, you are responsible for your own actions.
Neither Club Overclocker, nor its
affiliates, nor any of its other representatives will be liable for
damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this guide.
This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all
damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory,
direct, indirect or consequential damages, personal duress, financial
loss, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property or
claims of third parties.
By clicking on the "Next" button below, you are agreeing to this warning
statement, and accepting full responsibility of your actions.
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