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overclocking

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈklɒkɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of modifying a computer (esp with a cooling system) to allow its processors to run at greater speeds than the manufacturer intended

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"We have customers that are overclocking at all times because there is zero risk of burning out the server," says Mr Ballon.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

In other cases, the industrious gizmos recline in circulating baths of fluid, which ferries away the heat they generate, enabling them to function at very high speeds, known as "overclocking".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Image: Lenovo Image: Lenovo One more cool feature to focus on with the Legion 7i specifically is its RAM overclocking capability.

From The Verge • May 10, 2022

If your idea of a good time is overclocking your computer while managing a small business, this is a game that does exactly that.

From The Verge • Oct. 8, 2021

I'll be running proper benchmarks when I've done the overclocking.

From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2011

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