Definition of "over-clock" [over-clock]

• Alternative spelling of overclock. (verb)

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• "Westmere processors - such as the Core i5 - to over-clock (thus delivering better graphics performance) when low loads on the x86 CPU processor cores mean that the processor is not utilising its full thermal budget."
• "We did not have to resort to using a high-end cooler from CoolerMaster or ThermalTake, and managed to over-clock to a stable 3.96"
• "The new processors include a "turbo" mode that allows the chip to over-clock itself when the application running calls for an extra boost."