How To - Disable Overclocking

Before diving into the process of disabling overclocking, it is essential to understand how it works. Overclocking involves adjusting the clock multiplier, base clock rate, or voltage settings of a processor to increase its operating frequency. This can be done through the motherboard's BIOS settings, specialized software, or operating system utilities. While overclocking can yield significant performance gains, it can also lead to system crashes, data corruption, and hardware damage if the increased clock speeds and voltages exceed the processor's thermal and electrical limits.

: Disable brand-specific auto-overclockers such as AMD Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) or Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 . how to disable overclocking

Procedure:

Pro tip: If you miss the window, restart and try again. In Windows 10/11, you can also go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now > Troubleshoot > UEFI Firmware Settings . Before diving into the process of disabling overclocking,