Q&A for dummies :P

well, i'm new to this forum. And i'm impressed. But i dint find any threads for dummies. All those geeky terms seem heavy for me. So, i just started this thread for dummies(like me). I hope answers that come here don't include terms that non-geeks can't understand.

The questions that come to my mind right now are..
1. What to consider while buying(or comparing) a gfx card ? I've seen a thread regarding which to buy, but none saying how to buy it.
2. Also what exactly is overclocking ? And is it safe to overclock.?

[Goten]

Originally Posted by gundeep

well, i'm new to this forum. And i'm impressed. But i dint find any threads for dummies. All those geeky terms seem heavy for me. So, i just started this thread for dummies(like me). I hope answers that come here don't include terms that non-geeks can't understand.

The questions that come to my mind right now are..
1. What to consider while buying(or comparing) a gfx card ? I've seen a thread regarding which to buy, but none saying how to buy it.
2. Also what exactly is overclocking ? And is it safe to overclock.?

How to buy.....hmmm.....Go to a hardware retailer and ask for the graphic card you need....You also need to check if it is compatible with your motherboard......Also if you dont know how then just remember the name and model no. of your motherboard....Then ask for compatible gfxs.

Overclocking...I thought of writing it myself first then i thought is better if i tell you before asking any question just google like overclocking+wiki....Here is the answer.....Overclocking is the process of running a computer component at a higher clock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, usually practiced by enthusiasts seeking an increase in the performance of their computers. Some purchase low-end computer components which they then overclock to higher clock rates, or overclock high-end components to attain levels of performance beyond the specified values. Others overclock outdated components to keep pace with new system requirements, rather than purchasing new hardware.[1]

People who overclock their components mainly focus their efforts on processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and random-access memory (RAM). It is done through manipulating the CPU multiplier and the motherboard's front side bus (FSB) clock rate until a maximum stable operating frequency is reached, although with the introduction of Intel's new X58 chipset and the Core i7 processor, the front side bus has been replaced with the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect); often this is called the Baseclock (BCLK). While the idea is simple, variation in the electrical and physical characteristics of computing systems complicates the process. CPU multipliers, bus dividers, voltages, thermal loads, cooling techniques and several other factors such as individual semiconductor clock and thermal tolerances can affect it.

Peace~~~!

[gagan007]

First of all I hate to be called a dummy or a geek. Honestly these are derogatory terms which doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just the difference of knowledge. I started off as a less aware person 8 years ago when I started reading Digit. Reading digit and and participating in forum just made me have more information about things...that's it.

As for your questions:

Graphics card depends mostly on your budget. If your budget allows you can get myriad of graphics card available in the market. Secondly to suggest you a graphics card, we should know the configuration you are planning to have. Processor and Motherboard (and RAM) are important factors while deciding about a gfx card. I hope this answers your query.

Now all the processors are made to work on a certain frequency. Overclocking is the process to modify/increase its clock cycles per second in order to get more juice/performance out of the system. It is strictly for those who know what they are doing as overclocking depends on various factors which should be considered before increasing the clock cycles.

This article is very easy to understand and has almost all the details. Please go through it to get enlightenment on overclocking.
Overclocking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

@goten by how to buy i meant what all factors do i need to check....... Is it memory alone, or do i need to consider any other specs as well. .'''???
@gagan
Thanx bro......