verb
- to run a computer processor or graphics card at a higher clock speed than its manufacturer's specifications
Usage: computing; technical; third-person singular present tense or plural noun form
Examples
- He overclocks his gaming PC to achieve higher frame rates in demanding games.
- The technician overclocks the GPU to improve rendering performance.
- Many enthusiasts overclock their processors to squeeze out extra speed.
- She carefully overclocks her CPU while monitoring temperatures to prevent damage.
- Overclocking voids the warranty on most computer components.