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overclocking

British

/ ˌəʊvəˈklɒkɪŋ /

noun

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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overclocking

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

Developer Kuba Wojciechowski warns that Samsung might not rate the Pixel 6a’s display at up to 90Hz, and that this is likely just overclocking.

From The Verge ● Aug. 12, 2022

This model of the RX 6600 also adopts a triple fan design, which, provided you’ve got room in your case, can provide a little more headroom for overclocking.

From The Verge ● Apr. 8, 2022

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

From The Guardian ● Feb. 22, 2011

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