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Latest in Overclocking
Overclocking Arrow Lake
Overclocking Arrow Lake: How I set world records, plus simple tips to push your Core Ultra to the limit
Diabatix's LN2-optimized CPU cooler.
Diabatix and Asus hit new overclocking records with LN2-optimized heatsink – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K hits 7.448 GHz
OC world record chart noting the eight years of fastest progression before the long stall pre-9 GHz.
Raptor Lake 9.1 GHz overclockers share secrets behind eclipsing a 17-year-old CPU frequency world record
Elmor Labs' OC Panel
New third-party OC panel allows on-the-fly tweaking, monitoring and diagnostics for OC-capable Asus ROG motherboards
14900K at 7.7 GHz
14900K at 7.7 GHz: How I Set 50 Overclocking Records with Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs and Plenty of Liquid Nitrogen
Core i9-14900K
8 GHz Core i9-14900K Sets New Record in CS2 With 1,310 FPS
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A collection of gadgets I own that are on sale for under $50
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Odyssey OLED G9
Samsung's 49-inch OLED Odyssey G9 monitor drops to just $949 during Amazon's Spring Sale