overclock

See also: over-clock

English

Alternative forms

• over-clock

Etymology

over- +‎ clock

Verb

overclock (third-person singular simple present overclocks, present participle overclocking, simple past and past participle overclocked)

1. 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:How To Assemble A Desktop PC/Optimizing and overclocking, Wikibooks

See also

• overdrive