A computer's central processing unit, also known as its CPU, can be overclocked or underclocked. Overclocking involves the CPU's clock rate above its manufacturer-specified default rate, and ...

Just as the subject says. I'm thinking of replacing the obsolete PC that is my always-on, OpenBSD-based firewall with a faster, less obsolete PC, yet without hugely increasing my electrical bill (I ...

It is wholly obvious that running a CPU above its rated spec is at least a little dicey. But what about underclocking one? Awhile back, my brother decided to go on an upgrading binge, and was going to ...

Computer CPUs that are running too fast or too hot can have their speed turned down through a technique called "underclocking." Depending on the motherboard and CPU, the system BIOS can feature ...

When I mention the word "underclock," I am greeted by big frowns from my PC enthusiast friends. How dare I suggest that they lower their CPU or system speed! When I mention the word "overclock" to my ...

Conventional wisdom says that the faster your CPU clock speed the better, at least when it comes to gaming, but the developers of Outpost: Infinity Siege have advised owners of top-end Intel CPUs that ...

Last month we looked at record-breaking clock frequencies accompanied by voltage levels over 2V for some high-speed x86 processors. This month we’re going to go in the opposite direction—reducing the ...

Any teenager with too many post-midnight hours to kill can hone their gaming skills to the point that the most righteous level of difficulty becomes a candyland and the only challenge lies in ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. AMD's big Crimson Edition driver launched a few weeks ago with many major changes and feature additions. As is often the case with significant releases ...