What is Overclocking ?

In the computer world overclocking is referred to as the act of increasing the clock rate of a computer component like processor, RAM, etc.

In this article, we will talk about the overclocking of processors.

For example, if you have a processor which has a base clock of 2.91 GHz, So, making it run at higher clock rate than 2.91 GHz will be termed as overclocking.

Nowadays, it is very easy to overclock any given components thanks to sophisticated engineering that goes into designing that component. The graphics cards, processors, RAM modules, monitors, PCI express slots, motherboards, etc. All of these components now come with overclocking capabilities.

Overclocking a CPU :
Overclock process starts from the bios of the system; different manufacturer has different bios but in the end they all yield the same product.
Generally, there is an option of jumper free configuration/CPU overclock and just click it, and you will reach a window, here you will have to enter new clock rate and also adjust the voltage if required within the limits as not to stress the CPU to get it blown off.

Also, for overclocking it is recommended that a good CPU cooler be used to maintain the optimum temperature and not damage the part in the process.
Similarly, we can also overclock RAM, GPU, and Monitors. Yes, we can also overclock Monitors to get more frame rates, if the monitor comes with overclocking capabilities.

Should we do it or not :
Well, Overclocking has many pros and cons as well.

Pros –

1. You get higher clock rates and hence processing speeds.
2. Faster computer performance.
3. You will be able to squeeze more performance out of you existing PC, without spending even a single penny.

Cons –

1. The warranty of the product is void if overclocked.
2. The overall life of the product will be decreased.
3. The product may get damaged or may become unfunctional if overclocked beyond some specified limits.

To conclude this article, It is actually beneficial to overclock up to a small clock rate and not exceeding the limits or overdoing it. And I do not take any responsibility if you try to overclock and your CPU gets damaged, This article is intended for educational purpose only.