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Overclock vs Overclocker - What's the difference?

overclock | overclocker |

As a verb overclock

is to run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.

As a noun overclocker is

a person who overclocks a computer.

overclock

English

Alternative forms

* over-clock

Verb

  • To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
  • * 2005', "Although it is possible to '''overclock''' many of the components of a computer (such as the CPU, FSB frequency and video card), it is not possible to '''overclock all components." — '' , Wikibooks

    • overclocker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (computing) A person who overclocks a computer.