TechnologyAugust 16, 2026
overclocking
OH-ver-klock-ing
Definition
The process of adjusting a computer's hardware settings, such as its processor or memory, to run at a higher speed than the manufacturer intended.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'clock,' referring to the internal oscillator that regulates a processor's speed, combined with the prefix 'over' to indicate operating above the designated rate.
In the news
In the article, the author mentions his past work in high-end PC manufacturing, which included the technical practice of overclocking to push computer performance beyond factory specifications.
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