How to speed up the central processing unit. Optimizing visual effects

Clock rate refers to the number of oscillations that occur in one second. The number of synchronizing cycles, if we talk about a personal computer, is the operations (program code instructions) that the processor performs during this period of time. The performance of the PC directly depends on the clock frequency and it can be overclocked by increasing the number of oscillations.

« Hertz"- this is the name of the unit by which the frequency is measured. This unit of measurement was derived by Heinrich R. Hertz. At the end of the 19th century, a special experiment was carried out by a physicist, which proved the wave nature of light. According to Hertz's theory, light is nothing more than an electromagnetic wave propagated by special waves. And the longer the electromagnetic radiation (wave), the brighter the light we see. The color of light directly depends on the wavelength.

The clock frequency is of two types - external and internal. The board, processor, RAM exchange information (data), and the external frequency is responsible for this. But it depends on the internal how quickly and correctly the processor itself will work.

If the processor is overclocked, all programs (operations) will run much faster than if not. Overclocking is used when the user is no longer satisfied with the performance of his computer and wants to increase the standard number of sync cycles. What does this procedure give to the user? The opportunity not to spend money on a new processor and continue working with the old one, which after overclocking can still serve for a long time. The computer will become more productive without replacing the hardware, and this is a fact.

Once you overclock the processor, you will run into some problems, quite significant ones. After completing the procedure, your personal computer will consume more electricity, in some cases the increase is very noticeable. Overclocked processors “sin” by increasing heat dissipation. And most importantly, devices break down faster, because they have to work in an extraordinary mode. Together with an overclocked processor, the number of oscillations (clock frequency) of the RAM also increases, therefore, it can also quickly fail.

What should be done before overclocking?

The overclocking reserve is called the maximum clock frequency. Exceeding this maximum will damage the device. Almost all processors are overclocked without consequences up to 17% higher than the original data. And there are devices that can be overclocked even less. Intel has a special series of processors with an unlocked multiplier (you can change it in the BIOS). These devices are the best overclocking devices.

The maximum clock speed is bad. On the one hand, a personal computer significantly increases its performance, and on the other hand, when the processor heats up to the maximum allowable value, it lowers the temperature by skipping oscillations (cycle). Therefore, if you want to overclock the device to the maximum, then you must take care of a good cooling system. Without cooling, you will not get the maximum percentage by which you overclock the processor. It will decrease due to the fact that it will skip beats, trying to lower the temperature. Also, do not forget that the consumption of electricity also increases. In order for the overclocked processor to work efficiently, you need to install a new power supply.

Before overclocking your processor, do the following three points:

1. The BIOS of the computer must be updated to the latest version.
2. You need to know how the processor cooling system works: is it securely installed and if there are any malfunctions.
3. Determine, by looking in the BIOS, or using special programs, the processor clock frequency, its initial value.

You can use, for example, RMClock Utility or. With these free utilities, you can benchmark and measure the maximum clock speed of your device. Both programs are free and downloaded from the official sites.

Also, check how your processor is performing during full load. You can use the program to conduct tests. This free, easy-to-use, yet functional utility will check the stability of the device and display the results on the screen.

Only after that you can start overclocking the processor. Below we will look at three programs that can do this safely.

Overview of overclocking programs for Intel processors

SetFSB

Using the first program is very simple, and even inexperienced users will master it. True, the developers do not recommend it to beginners in order to avoid critical errors. This utility will very quickly and easily overclock the CPU without rebooting the system. One movement of the slider in a specialized utility and you're done.

With this specialized program, you can overclock any processor model, but only if the motherboard is suitable. Not all models are supported by it. And in overclocking a processor, the motherboard is of great importance. Indeed, during the procedure, the system clock frequency also increases. And this leads to the impact on the clock generator, which is located on the motherboard.

Before using this utility, go to the official page and check if there is a model for your personal computer in the list of approved motherboards. The advantages of this program include low weight (only about 300 kb), ease of learning and management, high work efficiency, and regular updates.

Recommendation! The developers of the program do not advise to use it for beginners who do not understand what it might threaten. And besides, an inexperienced user is unlikely to be able to independently find out what is the model of the clock pulse generator in his computer. It is specified manually.

Overclocking the processor using the SetFSB utility:

• What is the model of the clock generator on the motherboard? Select it from the Clock Generator drop-down list.
• Click Get FSB. You will see two frequencies - the device itself and the system bus.
• Move the slider gently, constantly measuring the temperature of the processor. This can be done using a specialized utility.
• When the position of the slider is optimal, click Set FSB.

The most interesting thing is that the settings are valid as long as the computer is running. The next time you start, you must tune the frequency again. For experienced users, developers recommend starting the program not independently, but from startup.

CPUFSB

Another effective program that allows you to overclock all models of Intel processors. The utility is not free and is downloaded from the developer's official page. The program is included in a specialized tool that allows you to overclock the processor and monitor its stability. If you couldn't use the first program, SetFSB, because it didn't support your motherboard, then this one might work. As more motherboards are supported here.

In addition, there is a more convenient user interface: there is support for the Russian language. As for overclocking itself, these two programs work the same way: they increase the system clock speed.

How to overclock a processor using CPUFSB:

• Find your motherboard model in the dropdown list.
• Find the PLL chip model in the dropdown list.
• Click on "Take frequency". You will see the initial frequency of the device and the system bus.
• The frequency increases in the same way: with gentle movements until the required level is reached. Do not forget to monitor the temperature of the processor using a special program. Once the desired values ​​are established, click "Set Frequency".

The settings, similar to the first program, are valid only for the duration of the operation. Turning off the computer will override any settings you have made.

SoftFSB

The program also allows you to quickly and easily overclock the processor, has a simple user interface and is easy to learn, albeit in English. The only drawback is that it is no longer supported by the developer, and therefore it is not clear if you can use it. The utility can be downloaded from the official website for free. With this program you will overclock the processor with any motherboard and clock generator model.

This program is also intended only for advanced users with knowledge of motherboard models and clock generators.

How to overclock a processor using SoftFSB:

• Find your model of clock generator and motherboard.
• Find out what is the current bus and processor frequency.
• Gently move the slider until you find the desired frequency. At the same time, do not forget, as in similar programs, to monitor the temperature of the processor.
• When the optimal number of measures is selected, click on “SET FSB”.

This is how the three generic utilities work. If you are afraid to use them, download software from motherboard manufacturers. They are safe to use and are suitable for inexperienced users who are afraid of harming their computer with their actions.

These utilities, which you learned above, can be used for both personal and laptop computers. But when overclocking the processor on laptop computers, you should be as careful as possible so as not to harm or damage the processor. The system clock frequency must not rise to the limit.

It's not uncommon for problems in games to manifest over time and literally appear out of nowhere. It also happens otherwise - the slowdown of the computer manifests itself at the beginning, immediately after the installation of an application. There are reasons for everything, but both of these cases have one thing in common - they interfere with the enjoyment of the Windows 7 user. To eliminate this, you can try to increase the performance of your PC.

Why games slow down on Windows 7

First, the user needs to pay attention to the settings of the game itself, in particular, graphical ones. The thing is that players are trying to install and play such games, the system requirements of which do not correspond to the technical characteristics of the device. This is the simplest and most obvious problem that every PC or laptop owner can face. You can easily fix this problem - change the graphical settings of the application you are using, set all values ​​to the minimum.

Often, PC and laptop users simply forget to keep track of the drivers for the video card and other system components, which, of course, negatively affects the optimization of the computer as a whole and leads to problems in games.

Laptop users, in contrast to those who sit at personal computers, may experience problems associated with strong heating of the device. For laptops, this is very important, since most often they are not operated as they should be. Surely, if you have such a device, then you will put it on the table and sit at it in the same way as at a stationary PC. You will most likely make yourself more comfortable, such as lying on the couch or bed and placing the laptop on top of you. Most models of such devices have a cooling system at the bottom or on the side. This means that when working on various soft surfaces, the device can “absorb” large amounts of dust, and this is extremely harmful for the cooling system and, as a result, for the entire device.

Stationary computers can also overheat, but this is usually due to other reasons - high performance indicators of the central processor and other components and the lack of an effective cooling system - a cooler that simply cannot physically generate all the heat coming from the CPU.

Optimizing your computer: how to increase performance

Optimization of the operating system in our time is available not only to highly qualified engineers, but also to absolutely ordinary users. It will allow you to achieve the best performance of the entire system as a whole and improve the performance of games both on a stationary computer and on a laptop.

Working with the system registry

The registry is present on every computer. This is a kind of database that contains various kinds of information about the configuration of a personal computer or laptop, settings of the operating system used, software parameters. It is quite natural that a fragmented and cluttered system registry can cause errors in the operation of a computer, a significant deterioration in PC performance. Information is entered into the system registry every time you install and uninstall software, so unnecessary garbage can remain here. You can find problems in the registry using special programs, in particular, CCleaner:

After installation and launch, you should open a tab called "Registry" and click on the "Search for problems" button. The time it takes to complete this process directly depends on the amount of information stored on your computer, so be patient.

Finding problems in the registry

When this procedure is completed, click on the "Fix" button, and an alert may appear in which you will be prompted to save backup copies of the data. It's better to accept this if you are not sure about what you are deleting, in order to avoid possible problems in the future.

Correcting problems in the registry

The last step is to click the "Fix marked" button and wait for the procedure to complete.

Removing unnecessary data in the registry

Remember that the registry of this operating system is prone to fragmentation, which is why the performance of computers on Windows 7 regularly deteriorates. System utilities, unfortunately, cannot effectively work with the system registry, so you will have to install an additional program, for example, Auslogics Registry Defrag.

Defragmenting and cleaning your hard drive

You don't need any additional software to clean up your hard drive and defragment it. Everything can be done using traditional Windows 7 system tools. To perform defragmentation, perform the following manipulations:

Open the "Start" menu;

Select "My Computer";

"Computer" on the "Start" menu

Select the disk by clicking the right mouse button on which the system information is stored (by default - drive C) and go to "Properties";

Selecting "Properties" of the disk

Go to the "Service" tab;

Defragment the disk in the "Service" tab

In the "Defragment Disk" section, click on the appropriate button.

Defragment the selected disk

This procedure allows not only defragmentation to improve performance and optimize the entire system, but also change the file system of the disk (usually NTFS is used).

The defragmentation time depends on the size of the selected disk, the amount of information on it and the degree of file fragmentation. Thus, the process can take from several minutes to several hours. It is advisable to stop using the computer at this time, as this will lead to a strong slowdown in the PC.

Cleaning and freeing up RAM to speed up processes

The number of programs and applications running has a significant impact on performance. All of them have an impact on the computer's RAM, therefore, before starting system-demanding software, you should close everything that you can.

First, you need to close those programs that you do not need at the moment. Typically, all active applications are displayed in the task manager. You can open it with a simple key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del or click on the taskbar at the bottom and select "Task Manager".

Launching the task manager

A window will immediately appear with a list of all running applications. Select the one that you do not need at the present time and click on the "End task" button.

We clean RAM by disabling unnecessary applications

Of course, in addition to active and visible applications, other applications that work in the so-called background mode also participate in the work of the computer. All these programs can be seen in the same Task Manager if you go to the Processes tab.

Disabling processes to free memory

As a rule, some of them can have a significant impact on the performance of the PC, its optimization, but remember that disabling processes unknown to you can lead to data loss or deterioration of the computer's performance (especially if you end the system process). It is for this reason that it is advisable to disable only those processes that you know.

Optimizing visual effects

Windows 7 provides an updated graphical interface - Aero, which consumes an impressive amount of system resources. Accordingly, it can affect system optimization, and turning it off will allow you to achieve the best performance indicators. Problems with this interface usually occur only on weak computers and laptops with an integrated or just an old video card. In all other cases, changing the visual effects will hardly change anything.

In order to reduce the consumption of system resources, it is not at all necessary to completely disable Aero. You can change some settings in a special menu:

Open the Start menu and Control Panel;

Find and open "System" in the list of all utilities;

Open the "System" parameter

Next, you need to select "Advanced system parameters" and go to the "Advanced" tab;

Click on the tab "Additional system parameters"

Click on the "Options" button and select "Performance".

Configuring Performance

So, here's a complete list of custom visuals. If you do not want to completely disable the Aero interface, you can uncheck only the following items: animated controls, fading, casting shadows, displaying them, displaying a rectangular selection.

Disable interface visual effects

Disabling these options will optimize the system and leave a nice looking operating system interface. Of course, you can turn off other settings as well, but remember that in this case the effect will be much more noticeable.

BIOS setup

BIOS is an integrated environment designed to change the hardware settings of a computer. By adjusting the BIOS, you can get the best performance from your PC or laptop.... It is not recommended to flash the BIOS or change parameters such as processor frequency, bus speed, etc., as you risk that your CPU will simply burn out. Therefore, we will consider the simplest, optimal even for ordinary users opportunities.

First, pay attention to the setting of the cooling system (depending on the BIOS version, the names of the items may change). For this:

Enter BIOS using the Del key during computer startup;

Open the Advanced menu;

We enter the BIOS settings

Here, pay attention to the Fan Speed ​​option. It can have three settings: Enable (the cooler will always work at high speeds), Auto (the cooler will adjust to the system load), Disable (disables the cooler);

Configuring the cooler in BIOS

Choose what you need, save and exit BIOS.

Secondly, if your device has two video cards (integrated and discrete), then in the "BIOS" Advanced menu you can change the settings for switchable graphics. To do this, select the VGA Mode SELECT item and indicate what you need in the list: dGPU Mode - the built-in video card is activated or Power Xpress Mode - the discrete video card is activated.

BIOS switchable graphics options

Setting up the swap file

The paging file is a kind of addition to the RAM. We can say that this is virtual memory that the user can configure on his own. The paging file is taken from the hard disk of the user-specified size. As you know, the transfer speed of the hard drive is much lower than the RAM, so it is impossible to say that the paging file can completely replace the RAM, but it has a beneficial effect on the overall optimization. To change and configure the paging file:

Open the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel";

Open the "Control Panel"

Next, go to the "System" tab and open "Additional parameters";

Open the "System" parameter

Go to "Performance" and click on the "Options" button;

Configuring Performance

In the "Advanced" tab there is a section "Virtual memory", which we need;

Press the "Change" button.

Click "Change" in the "Virtual memory" section

A settings window will appear, where you select the disk partition, the paging file of which you want to change, click on the "Specify size" button and set it. Remember that the paging file is essentially a specific area of ​​the hard drive. It is not recommended to set a large value, because the system will automatically place data about programs in this file, and access to it is much slower than to RAM, therefore, performance may drop. The optimal size is approximately 30% of the amount of RAM. The last step is to press the "Set" button and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

Setting up the video card

Improper graphics settings can contribute to poor performance on Windows 7. This problem is most relevant for laptops, since they have integrated and discrete graphics cards. It will not be a secret for anyone that modern manufacturers regularly release not only drivers, but also system settings for their products. For example, for Nvidia - Geforce Experience, and for ATI Radeon video cards - Catalyst Control Center. Many settings can be changed with this software, including optimizing the device as a whole.

So, if you have a discrete and integrated video card, then you need to change the options in the software you are using. For video cards from Nvidia:

Right-click in an empty space and select "Nvidia Control Panel":

Opening the Nvidia panel

The settings window will appear, in the left menu of which you should find the option "Manage 3D parameters";

Setting up an Nvidia graphics card

Next, select the "Program Settings" tab and click the "Add" button;

Nvidia software settings

After clicking, a list of applications installed on your computer will appear, select the one you need and indicate your preferred graphics adapter in the corresponding list.

Thus, you can configure any application, and now, after launching it, all work will be redirected to the video card that you specified.

For video cards from ATI Radeon, everything is a little different:

Right click on the desktop and select "Catalyst Control Center":

Opening Catalyst Control Center

A settings window will appear, where you first need to change the view to "Advanced" and select the "Configure 3D applications" option;

Changing the Catalyst Control Center View

After clicking, a list of settings will appear. Select the parameter that you need and select the "High performance" option in the list that appears.

Performance Tuning in Catalyst Control Center

Thus, the system will automatically launch the most powerful graphics adapter after activating a specific application.

ReadyBoost function

Few people know, but the Windows 7 operating system provides the ability to use flash drives as an additional data caching device. So users can significantly increase the speed of performing data read-write functions, respectively, optimize their computer or laptop, and improve performance. You can activate ReadyBoost in the following way:

Insert the USB drive into the corresponding connector of the system unit;

After the autorun window is displayed, select "Speed ​​up the system using Windows ReadyBoost";

Running the ReadyBoost option

In the window, activate the "Use this device" option and specify the maximum memory size;

Configuring the ReadyBoost parameters

Click the Apply button.

Everything is ready to use, a special file will be created on the flash drive, in which the information of programs and applications will be placed. Remember that the flash drive should never be removed, at least until you have finished using your computer.

Using additional software

Most of the above manipulations can be performed using special software. In addition, such programs often have additional functionality, advanced settings that allow you to optimize the system in the best way.

Razer Game Booster

Razer Game Booster is one of the most popular applications that provides a wide range of options for optimizing games and other programs installed on your computer. The utility is free and you can easily find it on the Internet. To work, you need to register on the developers' website, which will not be difficult for anyone, and then enter the program interface using your username and password.

The setting is performed in a few clicks - just specify the "Game mode", after which the system resources will be directed only to the game launched by the user:

Select the "Launch" tab;

Click the "Add" button and select a game;

Highlight the game and activate the game mode from the menu below.

Of course, everything would be fine, but the program works ideally only with powerful computers. Therefore, on older PCs, it is better to use other optimization utilities.

This program appeared a long time ago and gained a good reputation. It is used everywhere, as it has a pleasant and intuitive interface, as well as all the necessary functionality to optimize the system. The program is distributed free of charge. Therefore, any user can easily find it on the net and download it. CCleaner allows you to analyze the system, including finding information that may be hidden in some applications. This information can be viewed after starting the "Clean" function. Also, using such a utility, you can scan the registry, as mentioned a little earlier, respectively, this tab is selected. There are few disadvantages of this program, in fact, that is why many PC users resort to using it. Perhaps the only thing that can be noted here is the ability to delete important data from the registry, but even here the user will be promptly notified of the creation of a backup copy.

GameGain

GameGain is software that allows you to get the most out of your computer or laptop. It has a very pleasant and intuitive interface, a minimum of settings, which means that almost no one will have any difficulties in working with GameGain. This utility is also free and you can easily find it on the net and download it. After starting, a window will appear in which you will be asked to select the operating system, as well as the type of processor. As you specify this data, move the slider until you get optimal performance. It should be said that the operation of the computer at the maximum "overclocking" parameters, and in the case of this program, it will be "overclocking", leads to a decrease in the operating time of the computer or laptop. You risk losing your "iron friend" ahead of time.

System Care

System Care is a program designed to clean the system files of the operating system from various debris. Unfortunately, the program is paid, and also does not have the ability to change the language, and for some Russian-speaking users this can be an obstacle. In addition, System Care has a rather complex interface, vaguely reminiscent of CCleaner, but unlike this program, users will have to figure out what and where is located here. Unfortunately, this program is of no use. It spreads in a viral, fraudulent way, and after the very first scan of the computer, during which there are supposedly viruses and a huge amount of unnecessary junk, you are given the opportunity to buy it.

Driver booster

Driver Booster is a program that automatically searches for the latest drivers for key elements of a personal computer or laptop. This utility will be useful to everyone, since you need to update drivers regularly, but each time looking for them for your component model is a very boring task. This free software can be easily found on the Internet and installed on your computer. Driver Booster has a clear and simple interface, performs a quick and convenient check for updates, does not need constant user control. Unfortunately, batch updating drivers with this utility is often very time-consuming and regularly requires a system reboot. Nevertheless, it is a very handy and good program.

What should I do to make sure the games don't slow down again? How to keep the system in order?

To stop games from slowing down, you should regularly keep your computer or laptop in good condition. Try to avoid installing many unnecessary programs, completely clean the system of software, and also do not forget about the system registry, which, even after deletion, may contain residual files and data. To do this, use CCleaner and make it your "best friend". Defragment and analyze the system once a month, then the games on your computer will stop slowing down.

Performing these operations will allow each user, regardless of the configuration of the personal computer, to optimize the operation of the device, to increase performance both in online and single games. Check regularly for residual data, files and delete them, then the computer will work efficiently.

Hello dear blog readers. Now quad-core processors are probably in every second. Of course, if earlier two cores were good, today 4 cores in the system are generally excellent.

But the more cores in the processor, the worse its work is organized with the tasks that we perform on the computer, which means that the optimization of the processor leaves much to be desired.

This is mainly due to the fact that not all programs are well tuned for multi-core processors, that is, in some applications, programs and games, the main productive power of your processor may simply not be used and is in idle mode.

I think very few people are satisfied with this state of affairs, especially when a demanding game or program slows down on a powerful quad core.

Today we will talk about efficient processor optimization using a simple but useful programCPU Control .

To optimize the processor throughCPU Control , we don't have to overclock it as we did in the article -. By the way, I recommend reading it.

Downloading the programCPU Control ( ) and launch it. The program is very simple, free and in Russian.

After installation, you will have a shortcut, launch the program and see such a window.

Let's start optimizing the processor withCPU Control . By default, the program is turned off. First, go to the settings and select the Russian language.

Next, select the second point of processor optimizationCPU Control - manual .

To select a processor core for a specific task, right-click on the process and select one of the processor cores.

Also, you can select several processes at once for one core or one process for several cores.

The second (third and fourth) kernel is configurable for all other processes.

If the game or some application slows down or the performance is clearly not enough.

Try to hand over all processes for processing on your own, except for the one that slows down the processing of the fourth or second core. And let all the rest of the processor cores take care of one of your tasks.

If you don't want to dig into and understand the settings, you can simply select the modeauto and observe performance gains.

Optimizing the processor withCPU Control it is a vital manipulation for all multi-core computers, especially quad-core ones. Indeed, the performance gain due to processor optimization withCPU Control can reach one and a half times. On dual-core computers, the gain will also be noticeable, but perhaps less than with 4 cores.

In the case of single-core processorsCPU Control cannot do anything, since the program is designed to optimize at least two processor cores.

Is your computer equipped with a single core processor? Then I recommend that you check out the powerful article -... After completing 7 easy steps, you canCPU Control make working at your computer more convenient and faster 🙂

Now you know how to optimize the processor withCPU Control and get a performance boost for free, in no more than 5 minutes. By the way, to speed up your multi-core computer as much as possible, I recommend this one. Thus, you will make your computer work even faster. Also don't forget to subscribe to. This is the only way to be the first to know about new blog posts. That's all for me. I wish you smile more often and look at the world more positively 😉

Overclocking is a forced increase in the processor clock frequency above the nominal. Let us immediately explain what these concepts mean.

A cycle is a conditional, very short time period during which the processor executes a certain number of program code instructions.

And the clock frequency is the number of clock cycles in 1 second.

The increase in the clock frequency is directly proportional to the speed of program execution, that is, it works faster than an unclocked one.

In short, overclocking allows you to extend the "active life" of the processor when its standard performance no longer meets the user's requirements.

It allows you to increase the speed of your computer without spending on buying new equipment.

Important! The disadvantages of overclocking are an increase in computer power consumption, sometimes quite noticeable, an increase in heat dissipation and accelerated wear of devices due to abnormal operation. You should also know that by overclocking the processor, you also overclock the RAM along with it.

What should be done before overclocking?

Each processor has its own overclocking potential - the clock frequency limit, exceeding which leads to the inoperability of the device.

Most processors, such as intel core i3, i5, i7, can be safely overclocked by only 5-15% of the original level, and some even less.

The desire to squeeze the maximum clock frequency out of the possible does not always justify itself, since when a certain heating threshold is reached, the processor starts to skip clock cycles in order to reduce the temperature.

It follows from this that good cooling is necessary for stable operation of an overclocked system.

In addition, given the increased power consumption, it may be necessary to replace the power supply with a more powerful one.

There are three things you need to do just before overclocking:

• Update your computer to the latest version.
• Make sure that the installation is in good condition and reliable.
• Find out the initial clock speed of your processor (look in the BIOS or through special utilities, for example, CPU-Z).

Also useful before overclocking test the processor stability at maximum load. For example, using the S&M utility.

After that, it's time to start the "sacrament."

Overview of overclocking programs for Intel processors

SetFSB

SetFSB is an easy-to-use utility that allows you to overclock your processor on the fly by simply moving the slider.

After making changes, it does not require restarting the computer.

The program is suitable for overclocking both old processor models like Intel Core 2 duo and modern ones.

However, it does not support all motherboards, and this is an absolute necessity, since overclocking is carried out by increasing the reference frequency of the system bus.

That is, it affects the clock generator (PLL chip or, as it is called, clocker) located on the motherboard.

You can find out if your board is included in the list of supported ones on the program's website.

Advice! To avoid processor failure, it is recommended to work with SetFSB only for experienced users who understand what they are doing and are aware of the possible consequences. In addition, an untrained user is unlikely to be able to correctly determine the model of his clock generator, which must be specified manually.

So, to overclock the processor using SetFSB, you need:

• Select from the "Clock Generator" list the model of the clocker installed on your motherboard.
• Click the "Get FSB" button. After that, the SetFSB window will display the current frequency of the system bus (FSB) and processor.
• Carefully move the slider in the center of the window in small steps. After each movement of the slider, you need to control the temperature of the processor. For example, using the Core Temp program.
• Having chosen the optimal position of the slider, you need to press the Set FSB button.

The plus (and for some minus) of the SetFSB utility is that the settings made in it will be valid only until the computer is restarted. After restarting, they will have to be reinstalled.

If you do not want to do this every time, the utility can be placed at startup.

CPUFSB

CPUFSB is the next program in our review for overclocking processors Intel core i5, i7 and others, which can be downloaded from the developer's website.

If you are familiar with the CPUCool utility - complex tools for monitoring and overclocking a processor, then you should know that CPUFSB is a dedicated overclocking module.

Supports many motherboards based on Intel, VIA, AMD, ALI and SIS chipsets.

Unlike SetFSB, CPUFSB has a Russian translation, so it's much easier to understand how to handle it.

The principle of operation for these two programs is the same: increasing the reference frequency of the system bus.

Operating procedure:

• Select your motherboard manufacturer and type from the list.
• Select the make and model of the PLL (clock generator) chip.
• Click "Get Frequency" to display the current system bus and processor frequencies in the program.
• It is also necessary to increase the frequency in small steps, while controlling the temperature of the processor. After choosing the optimal setting, click "Set Frequency".

CPUFSB allows you to set the FSB bus frequency at the next program start and at the exit. The current settings are also saved until the computer is restarted.

As you understood from the title, we will talk about how speed up the processor , or rather, (just some inexperienced users call the system unit so;)) a computer and Windows.

That is, today I decided to update and supplement one of the old and incomplete articles on optimization, and it is not easy to update it, but by inserting part of the material from one of the lessons into it;)

You can download directly from my site, viz. No installation required, just unzip the program.

How to speed up the processor and computer using CPU Control settings

After launch, we see something like this:

Where immediately go to the tab “ Options"And set the checkboxes" Autostart with Windows”, “Minimize”, Language and put a tick 4 kernels, if we have them, in fact, 4 or not, if, in fact, there are two of them.

Configuring CPU Control to further speed up the processor

• • Manual, that is, when we set everything for each process ourselves, that is, on which core / s it will be processed, as they say;
  • Auto, that is, when the program itself assigns the distribution to the cores in order to speed up our processor;
  • CPU1, that is, when priority is given to the first core;
  • CPU2, that is, when priority is given to the second core;
  • Etc.

The last two are not of interest to us, because the idea of ​​transferring the load somewhere in one place is not clear to me. After all, we are engaged in optimization, and not vice versa :). Therefore, we will work with the first two.

First, a few words about " Auto". This is a fairly convenient mode when there is no particular desire to bother with fine tuning or knowledge of this very setting is not enough. Therefore, you can select this mode and one of 9 profiles for it, which, based on certain rules, distribute applications across cores.

This way you can get a good performance boost without any problems, especially if you select the correct profile for your current system for some time.

The second option, as already mentioned, is the mode "Manual"... It is more complicated because it requires a certain understanding of the concept of the system, applications, etc.

By switching to this mode, you will be able to distribute processes by cores or groups of cores yourself. This is done by highlighting one or more processes and then clicking the right mouse button. Here, actually, Cpu and its number is the core number.

Those. if you want to speed up the processor and hang the process on 4 -th core, then choose CPU4, if on 1 th and 3 -tye, then CPU 1 + 3, etc. I think the idea is clear. Now about how best to distribute.

Globally, it makes sense to split processes into groups, and allocate all cores at once with a resource-intensive application. That is, for example, the firewall and antivirus should be placed in the custody of 3+4 kernels, system small processes, as well as small programs, like ICQ , and other riffraff on the 1st, games-photoshop-other-heavy on 1+2+3+4 .

Or, as an option, try to hang everything on everything and see what happens.

How to see the results of acceleration and changes in general

You can monitor the load on the cores in the same.

It is important to enable monitoring of the load on the cores in it, which is done by clicking the button “ View” - “Kernel time output" and "" - " Per graphics per CPU”.

Ideally, do all this not in idle mode immediately after starting the computer, but in the mode of a loaded system, that is, with running resource-intensive applications, such as games, Photoshop, or whatever else you have resources.

By the way, here on 4 -x cores, even in automatic mode, the performance gain is significantly noticeable, but for some reason, even in manual mode, it is not always possible to achieve power on two cores.

In general, there is a huge field for experimentation, which I hope you will explore, because each has its own system, set of programs and so on. By the way, the field is mine, because it is easy to achieve the opposite effect instead of optimization, but how interesting it is to dig deeper :).

Try using different profiles in auto mode or manual setting in order to get the best performance on your computer.

Afterword

In a nutshell, something like this. Someone, of course, will say that you should not bother with all this for the sake of some percentage increase and smoothness of work - your right.

I love to tinker with the system and bring its speed, convenience and all that stuff to new heights, albeit not always great and x, but b O more, that is, speed up the processor at least somehow.

Let's see what you get. In general, I recommend at least giving it a try.