Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An overclocked computer can run more intensive programs than usual. DisobeyArt/Getty Images Overclocking is the process of forcing ...

Overclocking is the process of forcing your computer to run faster than it's intended to go. You can overclock both your CPU and graphics card, which can help you run advanced programs on an older PC.

Some people crack open their computers, force their processors to run to near melting point and use liquid nitrogen to keep the whole thing in check. Here's why. Luke Lancaster is an Associate Editor ...

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 ...

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