
The Book of Overclocking
Tweak Your PC to Unleash Its Power
No Starch Press
1st Edition
Published in January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-886411-76-0 (ISBN)
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Description
The Book of overclocking is the definitive guide to the art of running a PC´s processor faster than the manufacturer intended. Not only can overclocking help you squeeze another year or two out of older hardware, but maximizing your PC´s performance is also a lot of fun. Whether you´re a veteran overclocker or a complete newbie, you´ll find this book indispensable. It includes a complete reference and a virtual roadmap to 100 of the latest processors, plus sections on troubleshooting, proper cooling techniques, and benchmarking. You´ll learn:
- Why the PC industry does not want you to know about overclocking
- CPU cooling techniques and ways to improve overclocking results and system stability
- Specifications, overclocking tips, and specific recommendations for over 100 individual Intel and AMD processors, including the newest Athlon XP "Thoroughbred" and Pentium 4 "Northwood" CPUs
- How to overclock a processor using BIOS and motherboard settings
- PC troubleshooting and performance benchmarking techniques
Overclocking doesn´t have to be difficult or destructive to your hardware. With The Book of Overclocking as your guide, you can be sure that your PC reaches its full potential.
- Why the PC industry does not want you to know about overclocking
- CPU cooling techniques and ways to improve overclocking results and system stability
- Specifications, overclocking tips, and specific recommendations for over 100 individual Intel and AMD processors, including the newest Athlon XP "Thoroughbred" and Pentium 4 "Northwood" CPUs
- How to overclock a processor using BIOS and motherboard settings
- PC troubleshooting and performance benchmarking techniques
Overclocking doesn´t have to be difficult or destructive to your hardware. With The Book of Overclocking as your guide, you can be sure that your PC reaches its full potential.
More details
Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Hardcore gamers who want to squeeze every ounce of speed from their machines, PC enthusiasts, including IT professionals and computer engineers
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-886411-76-0 (9781886411760)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Scott Wainner founded and ran SysOpt.com for 7 years, one of the most popular geek hardware sites. Robert Richmond has written about various technology topics for hardware publications.