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動詞

Definition

To overclock; to increase a computer processor's clock speed beyond its default limit for faster performance.

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How it's used

Primarily used by hardware enthusiasts and gamers, this term is almost exclusively applied to computer components. It carries a sense of technical expertise, as pushing hardware beyond manufacturer specifications involves risks like overheating or system instability. You will often hear it used in the context of building or upgrading custom PCs.

Examples

nei5你bou6部din6電nou5腦ciu1超pan4頻zo2咗zi1之hau6後hai6係mai6咪faai3快zo2咗hou2好do1多aa4呀？

Is your computer much faster after you overclocked it?

Common phrases

ciu1超pan4頻fuk1幅dou6度

overclocking margin

ciu1超pan4頻sat1失baai6敗

overclocking failure

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general speed improvements like upgrading RAM or switching to an SSD. It specifically refers to manipulating the clock frequency of the processor or graphics card, not just making the computer feel faster through software optimization.