How to Increase the Speed of Computer Processors

The most effective way to speed up your computer's processor is to try to overclock it. Overclocking will allow your processor to run above the default clock rate. A successfully overclocked machine will result in increased software performance and greater processing speed. However, overclocking is a delicate procedure and could result in instability of your operating system.

Things You'll Need

• Desktop computer

Instructions

Overclocking

1. Restart your computer. After the beep, you will see a splash screen (the first screen that comes on the monitor after your computer is turned on). Make note of the button used to access the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Press that button.

2. Press the navigation arrows on your keyboard to go to "FSB Frequency" (it may be called "CPU host frequency"). Press "Enter". Raise it up one level more than it already is. Ignore the warning text.

3. Navigate to "CPU Voltage". CPU Voltage controls the amount of power given to those components. Again, raise it up one level more than what it is.

4. If your BIOS has the option, set "Protect CPU Overheating" to "Enabled".

5. Save these settings and exit the BIOS. Your computer will restart. Use your computer the see if you notice a difference.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not try to overclock a laptop. Laptops do not have the cooling support required for the strain that is put on an overclocked CPU.

• If you run into constant crashes, errors, or lockups soon after you overclock, revert back to the default speeds immediately.

References

• General Information