n00b Question!

[Master X]

Total noob question I am just getting into overclocking video cards and cpu's but can anyone tell me how to view my CPU information like this.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7600/424449uj.png

[Master X]

Ok I just figured out that it is a program now my next question. What tools can I use to overclock my processor?

[Vapor]

The BIOS.

See this thread made on a day or two ago: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=76868

[Master X]

I am a total noob from what I am reading it is saying that the bios of the cpu is the best tool to over clock it? How can I access the bios?

[perkam]

Press Del Key when rebooting.

BIG EDIT: This isnt the place to post this Master X. We have a general hardware section for questions like these.

Perkam

[Kasparz]

Yep, use BIOS for basic OC and test stability ith OCCT, spi32m, prime, and lots of gaming hours.
For MAX clocks or suiside screens use Clockgen.

[Jupiler]

Moved this topic to the General Hardware section as it doesn't really belong in the XOC section.

A good start might be to read the stickies in the various sections, or use the search tool here. I'm sure you'll find all the necessary answers in no time.

[Vapor]

Thanks for the move Jupiler....

Master X, when you're done reading around for the basics, an app called Systool (in conjunction with loosened BIOS settings) is very good for playing around finding your max overclocks for various components.

[Ugly n Grey]

I second that - Systool is a very noob friendly tool.

[Major_A]

PC Stats has some pretty good guides on their site. Here is their overclocking article.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1804

[Plague_oc]

your bios controls your mobo if you havnt already figured that out, and i consider it the best thing to use in terms of long term stability