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Overclocked vs Overlocked - What's the difference?

overclocked | overlocked |

As verbs the difference between overclocked and overlocked

is that overclocked is past tense of overclock while overlocked is past tense of overlock.

overclocked

English

Verb

(head)
  • (overclock)

    • 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

    • overlocked

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (overlock)

    • overlock

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia overlock)
  • (sewing) A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • (sewing) To stitch in this manner.

    • Synonyms

    * merrow * overedge * serge