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Curious how to improve your CPU performance to be better than before? Ever heard of the term Overclocking? Overclocking is now one of the popular ways to improve the performance of your PC, CPU<\/em><\/p>\n

Overclocking<\/strong><\/a>, in simple terms, is a way to allow a computer’s hardware (Hard Drive) to run at a faster speed than set by the manufacturer.\u00a0When overclocked, a computer’s CPU or central processing unit (electronic circuitry that runs computer program instructions), can perform more tasks at once, make media faster, or display video games at higher frame speeds.\u00a0However, this practice is accompanied by\u00a0losses\u00a0<\/strong>from greater power consumption and heat accumulation, and may not be recommended by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Here’s How To Overclock Your CPU To Work Faster<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Every computer processor, be it a CPU or a GPU (graphics processing unit) is equipped with a factory speed rating.\u00a0This rating is a multiple of the clock speed, measured as a frequency in hertz.\u00a0The clock speed of each given CPU is managed by its controller software, called the BIOS<\/a>.\u00a0Clock speed measures the number of cycles a CPU can run per second, measured in gigahertz, or billions of cycles per second.\u00a0In 2021, consumer processors can generally be found running between speeds of 2 and 5 gigahertz.\u00a0Old CPUs are measured in megahertz, or millions of cycles per second.<\/p>\n

Speed \u200b\u200bratings are usually set conservatively by manufacturing companies, because silicon production still does not allow two instances of the same processor to be 100 percent identical to each other.\u00a0Imperfections at the microscopic level mean that each product on one assembly line will have slightly different capabilities.\u00a0This variation also exists between each core in a multi-core CPU.\u00a0As a result, chipmakers will lower performance figures to maintain uniformity between product lines.\u00a0The actual performance threshold of this processor is locked in the BIOS, but can be accessed through the overclocking process.<\/p>\n

Overclocking a computer’s processor or CPU allows it to exceed factory speed limits and complete tasks faster than usual.\u00a0Other types of hardware, such as GPUs and RAM, can also be overclocked for greater performance improvements.<\/p>\n

For inexperienced users, overclocking can cause problems on its own.\u00a0This is not a technique that we can practice without ignoring the risks.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to give it a try, we have some suggestions below:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Enable Overclocking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

First, check if your PC’s processor can be overclocked.\u00a0Many consumer -grade chips, especially those in laptops, lock this feature permanently.\u00a0You can check for the correct CPU model assignment in Windows by opening the Task Manager (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC), clicking the Performance tab, and finding it under the CPU section.\u00a0The manufacturer’s website will likely be the best source for finding the right component specifications and features.\u00a0(You can also see your current processor speed under “base speed” at the bottom right of the Performance tab.)<\/p>\n

Make sure your system is clean and dust -free, as dust will exacerbate overheating and performance issues.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Once you make sure that the chip can be overclocked, there are several paths to enable it in your operating system<\/a>.\u00a0The old -fashioned way was through the BIOS, but now there are software assistants available from Intel and AMD, that can control compatible CPUs from the desktop.\u00a0They also easily monitor the clock speed, power consumption, and temperature of the device.\u00a0Intel’s client is called Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU), while AMD’s is Ryzen Master Utility.\u00a0Follow one of these links for further installation and setup instructions.<\/p>\n

If you prefer to boot your PC into the BIOS menu, that can be achieved in Windows 8 or 10 by pressing the “hotkey” specified right when the computer boots.\u00a0These keys vary by manufacturer, but are often F1, F2, or Delete.\u00a0Windows 11 owners should press Escape right at startup, then F10 to enter the BIOS.<\/p>\n

Users may find that their hardware boots very quickly, making it difficult to set the timing of shortcut keystrokes.\u00a0In such cases, there are longer alternative methods.<\/p>\n