overclocking

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˌoverˈclocker, noun
• ˌoverˈclock, verb

Example Sentences

What we don’t know is whether the display panel truly supports 90Hz, or whether this is effectively overclocking it to get to the faster refresh rate.

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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.

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Image: Lenovo Image: Lenovo One more cool feature to focus on with the Legion 7i specifically is its RAM overclocking capability.

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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.

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There’s also “Rapid Core Scaling” which can turn off some GPU cores while overclocking others for an “up to 3x” performance boost, and a “Battery Boost 2.0” that can theoretically offer up to 70 percent more battery life.

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