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Discussion in 'Hardware' started by CatKing, 19 May 2003.

  1. CatKing

    CatKing What's a Dremel?

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    hi all,

    may i ask u guys how many hardwares have u fried on overclocking?

    i have already let a motherboard and a power supply retire but i think i wont stop once i have forgot the pain. of course i am very new on oc and just started it the last 2 weeks.
     
  2. Fowler

    Fowler mmm Cosworth

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    melted a molex or too, nothing major though, - preparation tis the key to success.

    Also recognising ur limit is important, u push it too far and pmmmphhh

    :naughty:
     
  3. Gandi69

    Gandi69 Like to get busy wit fizzy..

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    I knackered a p166 via overclocking. The best way to do it is in small steps, then you can see where you went wrong easily if anything happens.
     
  4. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    for about 20 minutes last night i thought i had trashed my radeon 9500 pro. :worried: I felt sick. turns out i just needed to cold boot to get rid of the chequerboard screen :clap:

    another close shave.
     

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