The trouble with all modern laptops is that the processor is always weaker than on a PC. Is it possible to make overclocking? Of course, yes. Is it dangerous? In inept hands - yes. And the skilled ones also have the risk of “killing" the board. How to overclock the processor on a laptop? It is not too simple, but with little effort possible.
Through Bios, as on a desktop computer, this will not work. There simply are no settings for this. Manufacturers made sure that users could not wear out all the boards and components ahead of time. Nevertheless, you can overclock the processor on a laptop. For this, there are special programs that even allow you not to overheat the system much.
Before overclocking the processor on a laptop, you need to know why this is necessary. First of all, in order to increase the speed of the system. What for? Someone needs to increase the return of clock frequencies for games, someone - to run complex programs. Each has its own goals. Before you start overclocking, just in case, save all your necessary files to third-party media. Just in case.
So, the safest way is to overclock the processor through the program. The most reliable and popular is SetFSB. Before overclocking the processor on a laptop, you need to find out exactly which board is on your device. This can be done by "rummaging" in the settings, documentation for the computer or on the Web in special forums. Soldering, soldering, bending on the board does not need anything, the risk is too great. Especially for a beginner in these matters.
After starting the program, you need to select the type of your PLL chip (the same board on the processor). If your model is not specific, then there are two options: look for another utility or contact the author to add your model to the list. Remember that some laptops simply do not allow you to disperse yourself, this option is blocked, and here you will need just sealing, wiring the chip. Without experience, it’s better not to do this.
When the chip is selected, you need to press the Get FSB key. How to overclock the processor on a laptop? You need to know its frequency and select it in the main window of the utility. To safely accelerate, in the program we move the upper slider all the way to the right, without touching the others. Next to the word Ultra, put a check mark. After these manipulations, you can press the Set FSB key. This will bring the selected changes into effect.
If suddenly at some step you made a mistake, then the worst thing that threatens you is the system freezing. Nothing more terrible will happen. How to overclock the processor further? You need to make sure that the system can work on an overclocked chip. There are also various programs for this: Prime95, HWMonitor, and others. If they refuse the processor at such frequencies as you set, then you need to go through the procedure again, until the system works fine.
If you decide to overclock the processor bypassing the restrictions and work with a soldering iron, then remember that you take full responsibility. You may have to buy a new processor. Why? Because there is a risk of "killing" the old. How to change the processor on a laptop? It is best to contact a service center. Specialists will do it in a matter of minutes.