Advantages/ Disadvantages of overclocking

[Brent S.]

Hey guys, I just wanted your opinion on the advantages and disadvantages of overclocking your CPU. Also could you give me a step by step process on how to do it.

 

[PZEROFGH]

Advantages

Getting more out of your products without spending teh big bucks

Disadvantages

You can fry your stuff and make them dead, then you have to buy a whole new set

read the OC"ing sticky guide at the top of the page

 

[Twizted_3kgt]

Advantages:
- More speed
- Better gameplay
- Saves money (performance of something that costs much more)
- Bragging rights!

Disadvantages:
- None if you do it right.

Step-by-Step Process:
- Need some information on what you got. Also read the sticky thread.