Overclocking Design Tips

What board designers consider for unlockedProcessorsCOLLABORATION

Work closely with Intel to understand the platform architecture and gauge hardware requirements. This helps to define customized overclocking options for different segments.

POWER DESIGN

Ensuring that onboard power delivery circuitry is capable of exceeding processor power requirements under extreme loading conditions.

CIRCUITRY DESIGN

Tuning of trace layouts and platform microcode to extend overclocking headroom for CPU and DRAM.

CUSTOM SETUP

Utilize customized hardware to mitigate platform overclocking obstacles.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Develop software and hardware solutions to provide automated overclocking features.

12These recommendations are the sole opinion of an expert overclocker based on experience. Intel does not endorse or support these recommendations. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications