topic Re: Question about overclocking in Mobile and Desktop Processors

Question about overclocking

WMelo — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:30:45 GMT

So i recently saw someone make an video explaining how you could overclock your laptop cpu i downloaded intel extreme tuning utility but my options arent the same as his the multipliers are greyed out and i cant change it does this mean that my laptop isnt supported or something help would be appreciated

Re: Question about overclocking

Leon_Merts — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:06:25 GMT

Hi Maarten_Verburg,

As far as I know only the CPU's ending with K or X are unlocked CPU's and therefore overclock-able. The others are not.

I don't know the exact CPU type you are using but you can check compatibility here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/products/66427/processors/processor-utilities-and-programs/intel-extreme-tuning-utility-intel-xtu.html Support for Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)

Regards,

Leon Merts

Re: Question about overclocking

n_scott_pearson — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:00:06 GMT

Well, let's be clear: Only processors ending with K or X have their multiplier unlocked. Other methods for overclocking (adjusting clocks, etc.) may still be available. XTU will enable those that you have to play with. These may be severely limited in a Mobile design, however.

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Re: Question about overclocking

WMelo — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:00:44 GMT

N.Scott.Pearson could you be more specific of which sliders can help improve performance of my cpu?

Re: Question about overclocking

n_scott_pearson — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:10:07 GMT

Well, for example (and if the capability is offered by the board), you may be able to increase the base clock.

I don't profess to be a very knowledgeable overclocker, since I don't play with this stuff myself. The ICS folks likely won't have the knowledge either, since, officially, Intel does not condone overclocking. You should go to one of the overclockers forums and ask this question there...

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