Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?

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Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?

  • modifying the motherboard clocking crystal to increase the timing signals
  • changing the bus speed of the motherboard to increase the speed of attached adaptors
  • replacing slower SDRAM with faster memory
  • increasing the speed of the CPU beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer

Explanation: Increasing the CPU clock speed will make the computer run faster, but also generate more heat and cause overheating issues.

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