The Book of Overclocking is the definitive guide to the art of running a PC's processor faster than the manufacturer intended. This book explains the entire overclocking process, for PC enthusiasts who don't mind voiding the manufacturer's warranty. Readers learn how not to fry their systems while pushing the speed on everything from the Pentium 2 to the latest Athlon XP and Pentium 4 processors. Entire sections on cooling, troubleshooting, and benchmarking make sure readers get the most out of their machines.