Overclocking question...

[TheBlackParrot]

I have a Pentium 4 2.0GHz.

Would overclocking it to about 2.3 - 2.6GHz make any performance difference, or should I not do it at all?

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[devildogelite]

I have a Pentium 4 2.0GHz.

Would overclocking it to about 2.3 - 2.6GHz make any performance difference, or should I not do it at all?

If its stock cooling you should not do it

[TheBlackParrot]

If its stock cooling you should not do it

All I have is air vents (2) on each side of my case, taking up about 2/3 of the sides, there's a fan on the back, and there's a vent on the front taking up half of the front.

Is that OK?

EDIT: There's cold air coming out of the front vent.

[JAW959]

I'm pretty sure you need some form of water cooling to overclock.

[steve5451]

You don't need water cooling, but it's highly suggested.
You will most likely burn up your processor if you do that.

[TheBlackParrot]

You don't need water cooling, but it's highly suggested.
You will most likely burn up your processor if you do that.

I didn't want to overclock it a lot.
Just a little bit.

[devildogelite]

I'm pretty sure you need some form of water cooling to overclock.

You need a good aftermarket cooler for it, doesn't matter if its air or not.

Also since you don't know that you need good cooling I doubt you know how to overclock the processor and should stay away from it

[TheBlackParrot]

You need a good aftermarket cooler for it, doesn't matter if its air or not.

Also since you don't know that you need good cooling I doubt you know how to overclock the processor and should stay away from it

I'll just take your advice.