I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

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 ...

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 ...

AMD Ryzen 4000H/U laptop owners can now take advantage of a neat little application called Renoir Mobile Tuning developed by reddit user kbsk1. This tuning tool allows users to modify power and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ali is a tech enthusiast with 3+ years of experience covering PC tech. He loves all things PCs but particularly has a lot to say about CPUs and motherboards, and has covered reviews on CPUs, ...