feat: add CPU overclocking SMU tool and memory timing info to overclocking guide

Added section documenting the bc250_smu_oc tool (Dec 2025) for CPU
overclocking/undervolting via SMU reverse engineering. Also corrected
the memory overclocking status — a community Mem Timing Utility exists.
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- **GPU Frequency:** 1500 MHz (locked) → 2000-2230 MHz (with governor/kernel patch)
- **GPU Voltage:** 700-1100 mV
- **Memory:** Not user-adjustable (GDDR6 runs at fixed speed)
- **Memory:** Adjustable via community Mem Timing Utility (advanced — incorrect settings will crash the system)
### Temperature Monitoring
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## CPU Overclocking & Undervolting (SMU Tool)
A community-developed SMU (System Management Unit) tool enables CPU overclocking and undervolting on the BC-250.
**Repository:** [bc250-collective/bc250_smu_oc](https://github.com/bc250-collective/bc250_smu_oc)
**Created by:** mrfrakes and dantistnfs (via SMU reverse engineering)
### What It Does
- Overclock all 6 CPU cores (up to 4 GHz @ 1275 mV reported)
- Undervolt the CPU for lower power and temperatures
- Detect viable overclock for your specific board
- Apply overclock automatically on startup
### Requirements
- **Cooling:** Good active cooling is essential — CPU overclocking adds significant heat on top of GPU load
- **PSU:** Ensure adequate headroom (300W+ recommended when combined with GPU overclock)
- **Testing:** Use incremental steps and stress test thoroughly
!!!warning "Silicon Lottery"
Not all BC-250 boards will reach 4 GHz. Use the tool's detection features to find your chip's safe limits. Always test stability under sustained load before committing settings.
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## Safe Overclocking Limits
### Community-Tested Safe Limits