noun
- the practice of running a computer processor or graphics card at a higher clock speed than its manufacturer's specification to increase performance.
Usage: computing; technical
verb
- to run a computer processor or graphics card at a higher clock speed than its manufacturer's specification.
Usage: computing; technical
Examples
- Overclocking can boost gaming performance but may reduce the lifespan of your CPU.
- Many enthusiasts enjoy overclocking their graphics cards to achieve higher frame rates.
- The gamer decided to try overclocking after researching proper cooling techniques.
- Overclocking requires careful monitoring of temperature and voltage levels.
- Some processors are designed with overclocking in mind and include special features to support it.
- He was overclocking his system when it suddenly crashed due to insufficient cooling.