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foresttod
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_ 		1. March 2013 @ 19:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi All

Can anyone tell if and how, I may Overclock my Dell XPS 860 I7 4 core 8 treads

Mainboard, Dell Inc.... Model0T568R

Thanks

Regards Forest
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Jeffrey_P
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_ 		1. March 2013 @ 20:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You tweak the BIOS (CMOS). I don't remember if it' an F-Key or the delete key to access the BIOS. Look at your user manual or log on to the Dell website to answer some of your questions. First thing is to is look at the BIOS options to see if it is indeed tweak able.

Jeff
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_ 		1. March 2013 @ 21:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
try posting in the overclocking thread here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/83263
don't think you can overclock with namebrand computers.
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JST1946
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_ 		1. March 2013 @ 21:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If the CPU is unlocked you can overclock it no problem.Most of them you can overclock the CPU.
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in namebrand computers?
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JST1946
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Yes I have 2 Dells at home.
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