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To speed up the computer beyond the manufacturer's specifications in order to run faster. This is accomplished by changing a jumper on the motherboard or by changing the clock crystal. The motherboard and CPU may or may not be able to handle the increased speed. Enhanced cooling systems are typically added when a CPU is overclocked. See mod, multiplier lock and CPU cooler. |
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The ability to reach higher speeds while using less power makes the memory a perfect choice for overclockers and PC enthusiasts. D-Tek Customs, an innovator of top-performing heat-dissipation products for gaming computers, overclockers and case modders, has begun volume shipments of its FuZion[TM] CPU block, a liquid cooler optimized for the latest dual- and quad-core processors from Intel Corp. Both of these heat sink designs provide superior heat extraction for enhanced reliability and endurance under the high-stress conditions that enthusiasts and overclockers subject their equipment to. |
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