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#1 01 Mar 2013 @ 19:34
foresttod
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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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#2 01 Mar 2013 @ 20:08
Jeffrey_P
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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
#3 01 Mar 2013 @ 20:30
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http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/vi...+bios+on+a+dell
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#4 01 Mar 2013 @ 21:01
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try posting in the overclocking thread here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/83263
don't think you can overclock with namebrand computers.
#5 01 Mar 2013 @ 21:33
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If the CPU is unlocked you can overclock it no problem.Most of them you can overclock the CPU.
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#6 01 Mar 2013 @ 21:43
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in namebrand computers?
#7 01 Mar 2013 @ 22:52
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Yes I have 2 Dells at home.
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#8 01 Mar 2013 @ 22:56
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Here take your pick.

http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/vi...+a+dell+xps+860
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