Overclock my CPU?

Don't do it unless you really know what you're doing.

I highly doubt you could do anything with that computer besides throwing it away. If it's a brand name computer like HP, Dell, Sony etc. They usually lock the features in the BIOS making you unable to adjust any frequencies or voltages. You're computer is so out dated. Only 512mb of ddr2 ram, small hdd, old CPU and Motherboard, probably integrated graphics. I'm guessing that this computer is well over 3 years old. Time to upgrade. Even if you COULD overclock it wouldn't do much for you. Any more questions? Glad to help.

AMDs are the best for overclocking but I wouldn't recommend doing it. I've seen CPUs burn a hole straight through the motherboard because they've been overclocked and not sufficiently cooled.

Apart from that, you're more likely to encounter processing errors as the CPU becomes less stable. Lockups can start happening and you DECREASE THE LIFE of your CPU.

For the slight gain in performance, it's not worth it. Be happy with what you've got or buy a faster CPU that'll fit your mobo.

Here's an overclocking guide from one of the best forums specifically created for the purpose.

Do you know if it's socket AM2 or 939? Brisbane, Windsor, Manchester or Toledo core? Use the 2nd link to find out the answers to these questions (direct link to CPU-Z application, no installation needed).

There are a LOT of sites and forums devoted to overclocking. Be advised before yoy begin tha tyou risk destroying your CPU, Graphics Card, and/or other things inside your computer.

Google on your CPU, your motherboard, and overclocking to find instructions how to overclock your set up in particular. BE CAREFUL. You don't want to have to replace all your stuff.

Unless you have the proper cooling I would not even bother. You won't see that big of an increase in performance from 2.2-2.4 especially with an AMD. I use an AMD 6000+ 3.0ghz and some Intel 2.4 chips beat me out. My CPU runs hot as it is it' just is not worth the trouble. As someone stated above over clocking can slim down the life of your processor.

for mine i would have to go to the bios screen(usually press the delete button at start up to get the bios menu) and you just find the processor area and bum it up to 2.3ghz (be careful with overclocking though you might overheat you cpu and mess some crap up)

This can be harmfull to the cpu the faster you overclock it the less life it will have mate.

Unless you have sufficient cooling, don't waste your time.