I know next to nothing about overclocking. It’s something that’s always fascinated me though, even on a casual level. If I was brave enough, I could get some gains on my hardware straight out of the box. Sadly, I am a coward, which is why I prefer to see professionals doing their thing – pouring liquid nitrogen into the heart of a PC which creates that strangely hypnotic gas, all in the name of gaining better numbers. I caught up with local overclocking legend, Andrew “dRweEZ” Roberts and picked his brain on the hobby/sport.
I drove all the way North to Asus HQ for the top secret meeting. I chatted to Andrew about his plans for the upcoming year, as well as how a newcomer can get involved with overclocking in general.
You can watch the YouTube video below or click right here for the Vidme link. I apologise for the poor audio quality at the end. Moving the mic back and forth resulted in it slowly getting unplugged. Still, you can hear at least 95% of everything thanks to my audio mastery.
According to Andrew, the easiest way for a newbie to get involved is to just simply start overclocking what they have. A great source of help and the place to go to post results is HW Bot. There are scores from competitions worldwide, as well as forums to interact with those who know exactly what they are doing.
Andrew’s most notable achievement is being ranked 3rd in the world in overclocking back in 2012. He isn’t even done for the year, and is heading off to China soon to take part in the GALAX Overclocking Carnival. We wish him all the best!
Last Updated: November 25, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2014 at 14:08
YOU DON’T WEAR A DOTA SHIRT TO AN OVERCLOCKING FIGHT!
FoxOneZA
November 25, 2014 at 14:26
n00blet exposed.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 25, 2014 at 14:55
XD
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2014 at 14:09
#MattyInaDotaShirtNotSurprised
Norm (@e3zype3zy)
November 25, 2014 at 14:43
Hehe.
RinceThis
November 25, 2014 at 14:14
But can it play…
Hammersteyn
November 25, 2014 at 14:19
Inside Centre?
RinceThis
November 25, 2014 at 14:19
You’re off centre!
z1n
November 25, 2014 at 14:32
Anything would be better than Jean De Villiers.
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 25, 2014 at 14:41
AC:Unity?
Corrie
November 25, 2014 at 14:58
Haaaa come back in a few generations of GPU’s before you ask that, lol
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 25, 2014 at 15:03
my bad
Corrie
November 25, 2014 at 15:09
Lol that’s exactly what so many PC gamers said when they thought Ubisoft optimized the game and went ahead and bought it
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2014 at 15:01
I take my wireless kb&m & play it at my local Ster Kinekor, because it’s so cinematic.
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 25, 2014 at 15:03
lol
Corrie
November 25, 2014 at 15:10
@disqus_DoEH3TsffU:disqus
One of those VIP area’s or just a plain old theatre?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2014 at 15:20
lol – I wasn’t being serious ;P
It’s the whole 30fps is “cinematic” thing.
Corrie
November 25, 2014 at 15:29
Lol, of course but you know there are some screens that output a much higher frame, just trying to point out Ster Kinekor may or may not provide you with ample cinematic frames even with the joke at hand
GooseZA
November 25, 2014 at 14:17
Are you a giant?!?!? Standing on a box!?! Optical illusion created by the fro???
Aries
November 25, 2014 at 14:23
Yep lets start overclocking something straight out the box you just paid 15K for, no thank you.
Would do it if they sponsored me with the tech
RinceThis
November 25, 2014 at 14:25
I don’t get this over clocking thing. Just play the game already!
Norm (@e3zype3zy)
November 25, 2014 at 14:26
Did I win?
Cat
November 25, 2014 at 15:22
That’s just terrible! Have an upvote.
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 25, 2014 at 14:40
So tall
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 25, 2014 at 14:54
Makes me picture Andrew clambering around inside the PC case to do his overclocking.
z1n
November 25, 2014 at 14:41
Just throw away the motherboard manual. Who needs those anyways! Ok now why is my front USB and audio not working :/