But as the CPU temperature gauge ticked upward, Elias realized the "Booster" was doing more than prioritizing threads. It was overvolting the very soul of the machine. The room smelled of ozone and scorched thermal paste.
The screen flashed a final status message: Chris-PC CPU Booster 2.08.08
The version number was a relic, a ghost from an era of simple executables. To Elias, it wasn’t just software; it was a legend. He ran the installer. The interface was retro—sharp edges and a blue-and-gray aesthetic that screamed "Windows 10." He clicked Optimize . But as the CPU temperature gauge ticked upward,