overclocking
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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
Additionally, there’s some new overclocking options with the new chips for users looking to squeeze out even more power.
From The Verge • Mar. 16, 2021
Cognizant of this commodification, Asus tries to distinguish itself by overclocking the Snapdragon 845 in its ROG Phone to nearly 3GHz.
From The Verge • Jun. 7, 2018
I'll be running proper benchmarks when I've done the overclocking.
From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2011
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