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anim8ing · Apr 3, 2002, 05:37 PM

The subject says it all. If you decide to overclock your iBook, you void your warranty, but do you also give up any resale of the machine? Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.

Anim8r

x user · Apr 3, 2002, 11:39 PM

It obivously isn't as valuable as a 600mhz if you overclock a 500 to 600. Some people might consider it a detrament. I know I would If I didn't do it myself and know that it was done right.

Rev2Liv · Apr 4, 2002, 02:10 PM

mods of this nature de-value the worth of any machine. Anytime you perform modifications tha void the warranty, the resale value of the machine is lowered.

In reality, your machine is worth less than an original 500mhz even though it is clocked at 600mhz.

It's like trying to trade-in a car that has had extensive mods on it. The dealer will give you less than an original example of the same car.

I recently sold my iBook 600mhz (original) that I installed an 8x combo drive into for $999. Had it been an original w/even a 4x combo drive, it could have easily fetched $100-$200 more.

-ben

anim8ing · Apr 4, 2002, 07:47 PM

I understand where you are coming from as far as warranty is involved, but if the machine doesnt have any of the warranty remaining, i dont see how the Value of the computer would fall. That's almost like saying that the G4 Tower isnt worth as much because you upgraded the hard drive. Maybe i'm looking at this the wrong way but as far as I can see the machine would be worth just as much as it would be before it was overclocked.

Anim8r

Nep2ne · Apr 4, 2002, 11:15 PM

You are missing the point. The value of the computer diminishes because the mod is not an official Apple-sanctioned upgrade. ESPECIALLY when you are overclocking your processor. If they ever made an iBook upgrade, the value would remain the same and or better, but if you do it yourself you are likely to damage the machine and or severely cut it's lifespan.

Unless you know what you're doing, of course...

Rev2Liv · Apr 5, 2002, 01:41 PM

Apple clearly makes known what it considers user upgradeable parts. Anything beyond that is not sanctioned.

Take into account also that in order to make the 600mhz mod work correctly, you have to modify the open firmware.

Bottom line is that your machine to the average buyer is worth less than a standard 500mhz iBook.

x user · Apr 6, 2002, 11:37 AM

However it *Can* save you money, if you absolutely have to have a 600mhz Combo drive iBook, it isn't that hard to upgrade a lowly 500mhz/cd to that. And it'd save you the $300 that it'd cost to upgrade to it. However you'd take that hit or more when it came time to sell it.