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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

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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

"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

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 haven't started overclocking the CPU yet, but already it's a joy to use – fast and responsive in demanding apps such as Photoshop, and I'm looking forward to trying a really demanding game.

From The Guardian Feb. 22, 2011

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