Don’t know what overclocking is or how to overclock your CPU? Don’t worry, we’re about to walk you through it. If you’re thinking of upgrading your CPU to optimize your gameplay, why not take a look ...

Speed freaks, take note: If you shelled out for an unlocked version of Intel’s new Haswell processor and haven’t overclocked your PC yet, you’re missing out on some serious—and free—performance ...

Overclocking the system processor is one of the easiest tweaks you can do to get more performance out of your PC. Motherboard manufacturers have steadily opened up more voltage and clock-speed options ...

When AMD launched its Ryzen lineup of CPUs in 2017, it represented a redemption story for the company. It had been producing disappointing CPUs for a while before then. Performance on that first ...

A computer's central processing unit, also known as its CPU, can be overclocked or underclocked. Overclocking involves the CPU's clock rate above its manufacturer-specified default rate, and ...

Overclocking refers to pushing your computer components harder and faster than the manufacturer designed them to go. The initial pitch is seductive: Buy a slower, lower-cost CPU; juice up the clock ...