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So you’ve heard the term and are not quite sure what exactly it means, entails, or why you should even do it. Well congratulations, you’ve come to the right place. The internet may contain a wealth of knowledge, especially on technology related topics, but when it comes to Overclocking, it seems like nothing is in one place and everything you come across is not very recent or poorly explained. Our goal here at HotOverclocking.com is to help you understand the ins and outs of Overclocking without needing Wikipedia up to reference terms or several browser tabs open just to learn one basic trick.

Overclocking is the general term used to explain the process of pushing a computer component from it’s default clockrate to one higher than it was meant to perform at. Clockrate is a measurement in cycles per second (hertz) at which computer components perform the most basic operations at. The most common components that people focus on overclocking are processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and RAM. But why would you push a computer component further than its designated clockrate?

Manufacturers set their defaults at what the system would operate at in a typical computer. But when you Overclock your components, you often have better than typical equipment such as a more powerful power supply and increased cooling. So by utilizing the knowledge you will find on this HotOverclocking, you’ll gain a better understanding of what is needed equipment wise to take advantage of all that unused potential that your computer components have to offer.

And to answer the “why do it” question, why not? Many outdated components if properly Overclocked can easily keep up with what’s on the market today. By taking advantage of your computer components maximum potential, you’ll save yourself in the long run over having to continually purchase new components just to keep up. A majority of Overclockers do so to get the best possible performance out of their gaming rig so that they actually have the potential to run a game like Crysis on max settings.

Whether you’re a noob or a pro, we’re here to provide you with everything you need to know about Overclocking in one place. Overclocking isn’t the hardest thing to do nor is is the easiest, and unlike many of the other sites out there, we’re here as a resource to people of all skill levels and backgrounds. Everybody has to learn somewhere right? So browse through our growing collection of articles and definitely sign up to receive our free ebooks specifically focused on Overclocking.

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Warning: HotOverclocking.com is not responsible for any damage caused by following our advice. As Overclocking often requires you to break the warranty on your device, so make sure that you fully understand what you are doing and have weighed out the pro’s and con’s.

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