overclock
verb
over·clock
ˌō-vər-ˈkläk
overclocked; overclocking; overclocks
: to adjust the settings of (a computer) to increase its performance beyond the manufacturer's recommendations
In fact, cash-starved students typically can overclock PCs for free, revving up their systems' performance by a third or more—a speed advantage that might cost $500 extra if they'd bought a machine with a faster processor instead.—Steve Ditlea
Keeping tabs on your CPU temperatures is crucial when you're overclocking your PC's processor …—Brad Chacos
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“Overclock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overclock. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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