Hard-core techies have been hacking their hardware for a longtime in the effort to get every little bit performance out of their PC’s by overclocking the processors on their computers. The reason techies are usually the only ones to do this, is that you need to have an intricate knowledge of the inner workings of computers as well as be able to use specialized hardware and software. Even with this knowledge it is possible to push the machine so far out that it begins to crash or fails to boot.
While normal computer users will not notice much of a change in an overclocked PC, Gamers are the only ones who experience any real performance gain. Having said that, if you do own a $400 Netbook which is slow and sluggish to use, over-clocking just might make a difference.
With this in mind, Asus has decided to include overclocking software in its popular Eee PC netbook series. Called the Super Hybrid Engine, the application allows you to take the 1.33 GHz Atom CPU and push it up to a maximum of 1.73GHz. Theoretically, this means you could experience as much as 30% boost in performance just by changing a few settings and overclocking your computer. The best part about this feature is that, Asus itself supports the software, so you will not void your warranty when overclocking.
A word of warning, overclocking causes an increase in heat, the fans to run longer and louder and even the occasional crash; inevitably the extra performance will affect battery life.
