Overclocking is the practice of increasing the clock rate of a computer component to exceed that certified by the manufacturer. This is usually done to increase the operating speed of a given component, such as the main processor or graphics controller, to perform more operations per second. Overclocking works by increasing the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of a PC to boost its performance beyond what it was designed for. The advantages of overclocking include getting a faster CPU that can perform more operations per second, which can help squeeze more performance out of your components. However, overclocking can also produce additional heat, which can cause instability and damage to the component if not properly cooled.
To overclock a component, you need to increase its clock rate by small amounts in the computers BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) . The computers stability and temperature need to be monitored with each increase. Overclocking enthusiasts can test components at speeds not currently offered by the manufacturer, or at speeds only officially offered on specialized, higher-priced versions of the product.
In summary, overclocking is the process of increasing the clock rate of a computer component to exceed that certified by the manufacturer, with the aim of increasing the operating speed of the component to perform more operations per second. However, overclocking can produce additional heat, which can cause instability and damage to the component if not properly cooled.
