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Can a CPU be overclocked?

Yes, a CPU can be overclocked, but not all CPUs are overclockable. For instance on Intel CPU’s only CPU’s with the K at the end are overclockable. Check the product details page on if a CPU is overclockable. Understand that overclocking is pushing your CPU beyond the factory recommendations and may result in damaging components like your Motherboard or the CPU itself. There are a lot of tools and resources available online to help with overclocking components, it’s important to do your research before starting the process.

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