Overclocking is the process of forcing your computer to run faster than it's intended to go. You can overclock both your CPU and graphics card, which can help you run advanced programs on an older PC.
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Overclocking is dead, and modern CPUs are the culprits
Alongside minimal gains, it's worth noting that manual overclocking now also results in a significantly hotter CPU as you're ...
Overclocking has been done to CPUs since the days of the original Pentium, and is a common "do-it-yourself" performance boost used by gamers and consumers. While it's not for all form factors of ...
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You're scared to overclock your GPU, but you shouldn't be
Overclocking modern GPUs is easy and mostly safe. Expect a solid FPS boost of about 5–15%. Risk is low, but warranty may void. Control temps with fan curves, power limits, and do paste/pad swaps if ...
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