first time overclocking a cpu

[crazyboy515]

i have a q9400 and i am thinking about overclocking. this is my first time overclocking the q9400 and i have a lot to learn anyways what results will i see if i over clock it? and what is a cheap and good heatsink to overclock

 

[sirmonkey1985]

do some research.. look up q9400 reviews.. you will usually find overclocking results with them.. do some searching q9400 overclocking.. find the numbers you want.. and use those as a template for how you want to overclock your q9400.. its the easiest way to learn overclocking..
if after doing that, you still have questions then ask and we shall answer so you can better understand some of the overclocking features..