Some of the older overclockers will recall the days when the biggest gains to be had were by overclocking a processor's "FSB", or "Front Side Bus". FSB overclocks haven't died, exactly, they're just ...

AMD's Ryzen "X3D" processors are created by very literally attaching a second piece of silicon that is almost entirely L3 cache memory to the top of a regular Ryzen processor die, just like the ...

Alongside minimal gains, it's worth noting that manual overclocking now also results in a significantly hotter CPU as you're ...

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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 ...

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Ryzen 5800X3D owners are doubtless aware that their CPU isn't supposed to be manually overclocked, with AMD having locked out the ability to up the voltage. Now, though, it seems there is a ...

Intel Alder Lake’s non-K series processors are typically not the best for overclocking. These CPUs are locked, which means that users who like to overclock normally gravitate toward K-series ...

The question of whether overclocking can damage your CPU is nothing new, having been a topic of debate for years among hardcore gamers, tech buffs, PC DIY builders, and content creators alike. To some ...

Overclocking remains one of the most fulfilling hacks you can do to your home computer, but it’s not exactly something you can just jump into without any prior knowledge—though it’s certainly easier ...

To get more performance from your aging computer or push a new computer to its limit, give overclocking a shot. Overclocking a CPU can help you get more performance from your system without spending ...