Hello together,one question i am asking myself all the time ist how ist it working to overclock your PC. If I read in serveral flightsim forum everybody is talking like overclocking a pc is the most normal thing in the world. If I ask some friends of mine who are "computer experts" everybody says "NO absolute never try overclocking your pc, you will destroy it immediately" etc...I bought my self a new system in february, but i dont get the frames on FSX I expected. Its ok but not very fluent. i also tried the last month the several tweaks and settings from the FS boards worldwide. So my question ist ther a manual how to overclock? Or tools? Or anything else how to find out how to do it? My System is:Intel Core i7 2,80 GHz8 GB RAMWin 7, 64 BitGeForce Nvidia GTX 295Thanks, Nicolas

Definetly overclock your i7 core, there is no need for the gpu to overclocked.GO up in stages, do 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 with stress tests in between,it was one of the best decisions i have ever made for my PC, you will not regret it2) You need to have a good cpu cooler, the default intel fans will NOT cut the job... IF your temperatures are low, then your processer will last a very long time,, these things should last a decade

My i7 stock fan/heatsink was good for 3.0ghz, with a new good cooler I can clock 4.0Ghz fine (didn't bother going further). There is great gains to be had.Oh and BTW I got my i7 back in december 2008 when they were only just releasing (had to wait a short time for a X58 motherboard) and even at 4ghz my system has been nothing but reliable. Infact the most reliable system I have had yet.

Hey Nicolas,there are a ton of dedicated overclocking forums where you can find all the knowledge you need, possibly more than here . If you are german (the word "ist" slipped into your post), try pcgameshardware.de for a good start. Overclocking is not a big deal, but some knowledge of computer hardware and physics is recommended as there certainly is a potential to damage your hardware if you overclock too high or the wrong way. It will not destroy your PC instantly. There are several safety measures built into modern hardware that will prevent this. But there are two things that can damage your PC over time, heat and higher than spec voltage settings. Be aware that overclocking any component of your PC will shorten it's lifespan and will void the warranty. Do it on your own risk. Overclocking is normally done by changing hardware settings in the BIOS. If you are unfamiliar with this term, learn more about computers before trying anything. The easiest way to overclock is to increase the CPU multiplier. This parameter is used to determine the working speed of a processor. Your CPU should currently run with a multiplier of 14 (14*200MHz=2800MHz=2.8GHz - the speed of your i7). It's possible to change the multiplier to over- or even underclock your processor (Windows 7 does this automatically, when your PC is idle or has only a minor work load). Settting the multiplier to 15 in this example would overclock the processor to 3GHz. When you reach a certain clock speed your system will become unstable and you will need to tinker with the voltage setting and reference clock to compensate. But this is advanced stuff that you probably shouldn't try until later. Overclocked components produce excessive heat. You will need a more powerful cooler than the stock model.Useful tools:CPU-ZSpeedfanprime95 and/or CoreDamage (for stability testing)I'll leave the rest to the i7 users and hardware geeks here.

one question i am asking myself all the time ist how ist it working to overclock your PC. If I read in serveral flightsim forum everybody is talking like overclocking a pc is the most normal thing in the world. If I ask some friends of mine who are "computer experts" everybody says "NO absolute never try overclocking your pc, you will destroy it immediately" etc...Sorry, but it's time to look for new experts OK, this sentence is true, but only if You will try to OC Your CPU with stock cooler and/or any "automatic ovecrlocking tools' that are present on modern mainboards. This must be done manually via BIOS and only by someone with sufficient knowledge. Oh, and only with sufficient cooling!!I bought my self a new system in february, but i dont get the frames on FSX I expected. Its ok but not very fluent. i also tried the last month the several tweaks and settings from the FS boards worldwide. So my question ist ther a manual how to overclock? Or tools? Or anything else how to find out how to do it? My System is:Intel Core i7 2,80 GHz8 GB RAMWin 7, 64 BitGeForce Nvidia GTX 295With this specs You can get the "expected" FPS but You have to oveclock it. Remember, improper overclocking will lead to permanent CPU damage, so if You have no idea about it, leave to to someone with experience, or do a lot of reading before even attempting.There's lot of online guides on how to OC specific CPUs, You should look for those that describe configurations as close as possible to Yours. OCing CPU involves changing voltages and memory frequencies, so theres no one easy guide that will let You OC Your PC.

If you are german (the word "ist" slipped into your post), try pcgameshardware.de for a good start.

I hate the "ist-mistake" when I write english ;-). Thanks for the link. I already found an article in their forum which I think could be interesting for me (http://extreme.pcgameshardware.de/overclocking-prozessoren/55032-how-intel-core-i7-bloomfield-overclocking.html).I think I need a new cooler the next days and do a little reading before then I will try. Its perfect we have public holiday tomorrow. ;-)Thanks to everyone, nicolas.

I recently overclocked my 920 to 3.4. I haven't gotten around to moving out further yet, but the performance increase from stock to 3.4 was very evident. If you haven't done it before (this is my first one), google your board and chip and you'll find some suggested settings to start. There's youtube videos too.