If you are building your own PC, trying to upgrade an older one, or even trying to get the most out of an aging laptop, you may have been advised to overclock your PC. Overclocking is touted as a solution that can help you get the most out of your hardware, though with some associated risks. But what exactly is overclocking? What does one mean when they say “overclock a PC”? Is it any different from overclocking your CPU? We answer all your questions about overclocking and tell you whether or not you should overclock your computer.
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