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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

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

Far from engaging in some imaginary spec war like Asus did by overclocking the ROG Phone, Nintendo chooses to underclock the Switch so as to ensure smooth and consistent performance.

From The Verge Jun. 7, 2018

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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