Underclocking
Practice of decreasing the clock rate of a computer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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See also: Dynamic frequency scaling and Dynamic voltage scaling
Underclocking, also known as downclocking, is modifying a computer or electronic circuit's timing settings to run at a lower clock rate than is specified. Underclocking is used to reduce a computer's power consumption, increase battery life, reduce heat emission, and it may also increase the system's stability, lifespan/reliability and compatibility. Underclocking may be implemented by the factory, but many computers and components may be underclocked by the end user.
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