Overclock

How to overclock your PC’s CPU

Gordon Mah Ung/IDG If you think that overclocking is solely for performance-obsessed geeks armed with bottles of liquid nitrogen, it’s time to reconsider! Even a small bump in PC performance can delay the need to upgrade your CPU, keeping money in your pocket. Today I’ll walk you through simple overclocking steps that can boost processor…

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Overclock at your own risk: Intel axes its overclocking warranty

Intel’s Performance Tuning Protection Plan allowed you to replace a chip you blew up overclocking once for $35. Intel Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors The days when you could overclock your Intel “K” or “KF” chip with impunity, while liquid nitrogen vapor wafted…

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