Overclocking your computer's processor is a dangerous, yet potentially beneficial decision.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor came out in 2007. Many people choose to overclock the Q6600 in an attempt to enhance computing performance without having to pay to upgrade their processor.
Overclocking
Overclocking is the means of enhancing a computer's speed and performance by increasing the frequency of computer components above the level at which they were manufactured. Overclocking is most often performed on a central processing unit (CPU) but may also be done on a graphical processing unit (GPU), PCI, memory and other devices.
Q6600
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor represents a CPU. The standard chip runs at 2.4 GHz, with an 8 MB L2 cache and a 1066 MHz front-side bus. When choosing to overclock a Q6600 processor, you are attempting to increase those numbers to the highest stable frequency attainable.
Significance
Overclocking is for advanced computer users only and should be taken very seriously, as it will void manufacturer's warranties and potentially cause harm to the Q6600 processor. Take proper precautions, with adequate cooling devices and temperature monitoring of the CPU. Increase speeds in slow increments to ensure that the processor continues to run smoothly over an extended period of time.
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