Overclocking is the practice of forcing hardware components to run at higher speeds than they were designed for. This tag should be used for questions about overclocking's effects on Ubuntu.
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Why doesn't Ubuntu boot with overclock when Windows 7 does?
I've been playing around with BIOS overclocks on my AMD A6-3650 cpu for a while, and while Windows 7 accepts most of them gracefully, Ubuntu 12.04 (AMD64) fails to boot with an altered FSB, and I end ...
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CPU undervolting GUI software?
I have Lenovo B580 laptop with core i3. I've followed tutorial to install phc kernel and then phc software to undervolt but this soft is too complicated. Is there any other program whitch is able to ...
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Is it possible to overclock Nexus 7 in Ubuntu?
Is it going to be possible to over clock the nexus 7 with the ubuntu linux builds like on android?
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Question on reported processor speed in System Settings>details
I have a Gigabyte motherboard and cpu I inherited from my son when he bought a new gaming machine. I changed the BIOS from 8x to 6x multiplier as I don't need the speed and I'd rather it ran cooler ...
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Scanlines when connected to my TV on Nvidia GTS 250 1GB Graphics
My system's specs are:
Intel Core2 Quad @2.4Ghz
4 GB DDR3@1066mhz
(Gigabyte) Nvidia GTS250 1 GB
I am using dual monitor as clones or absolute, don't remember which one for sure, with my first ...
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Bios Memory settings and Virtualization + Ubuntu (Unofficial Answers Welcome) [closed]
Attempting to optimize my (Main Windowless) Ubuntu system for my uses
I will detail questions below, I understand this might be the wrong place to ask these questions. If so, my apologies and I thank ...
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AMD CPU overclocking software?
Is there a program for Ubuntu that I can use to overclock my AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 560 Processor?
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Is there AMD Overdrive on Ubuntu?
Is there AMD Overdrive on Ubuntu? Because I want to install it if possible, but i seem to have the latest AMD drivers installed. Does anyone have an AMD Graphics card? If they do could you please tell ...
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What are the pros and cons of CPU frequency control on a laptop?
What are the pros and cons of controlling (lowering, or even overclocking) the CPU frequency on a laptop? How can I do it in Ubuntu and will it increase my battery life (as I never play games and ...
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Overclock monitoring and stress testing tools in Ubuntu
I would like to know what tools are available to Ubuntu users for monitoring the overclock done in the BIOS and to stress-test the machine. Tools for the following:
1) Tool to reliably read actual ...
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Voltages look like overclocking; is voltage control via a script possible?
I see that my voltages look like overclocking. I want to know if what I have is right or not, because I always have errors with my voltages. I have a 600W power supply.
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