Intel's Netburst might have become a retrospective embarrassment for the firm, but CPUs based on the best-forgotten architecture are apparently still hitting sky-high clock speeds.

Gaming enthusiasts won’t need to “clock up” these new video cards from PowerColor to squeeze the most performance out of them. The clock speed is factory increased to a sensible maximum.

Overclocking power is back on AMD's roadmap.

So your Mum's not inspired by an overclocked Phenom system - but she might go for these gifts.

AMD has launched its fastest ever processor, which has smashed records by being overclocked to 6.5GHz.

Lewis Hamilton wasn't the only Brit setting records for speed today as UK retailer Yoyo Tech unveiled the world’s fastest desktop PC, unceremoniously shoving the two time winning 8-core SUN UltraSPARC system from its throne.

'Lightning fast' 2,000MHz kit to debut at the Taipei Thunderdome. Do you really want to know the price?.

AMD has released a special limited edition processor designed for heavy overclocking. The Phenom II X4 42 Black Edition TWKR chips will support higher voltages and perform at higher frequencies.

Those considering a 9600GT would be well advised to keep in mind the new Calibre P960 Gbox, which has superior overclocking powers.

Intel unveils new laptop chips, while AMD launches its fastest desktop processors.

Betting its chips on mobile gaming.

AMD/ATI and its partners made quite a splash with the recent release of the 5 series GPUs, and is creating a lot of excitement about what future iterations of the cards will be able to do