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iMac 333 L2 at 3:2?!?!
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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Could this really be crash proof? I am using Powerlogix cache utility (I tried xlr8's because I heard it was more stable, but it kept freezing on startup at 2:1). I first set it at 2:1 and it ran fine. My MacBench processor went from 937 to 1003. Then I decided to set it to 3:2 (222 MHz) and try it out. I did that over an hour ago (it has been asleep for about 20-30 min of that) and I haven't had it crash or freeze yet. My MacBench score is now 1033 and it is running at 120-153 degrees F. I only experience that max temp once and it has been running like usual otherwise.
I heard that L2 speed doesn't really affect more than benchmark testing, but I think I'll try out fps on Q3 anyways.
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Madison, WI
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Its fine. I have a 333, and I've been running 3:2 since about february. Doesnt crash, except when using AOL or IE5.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Nov 1999
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Ca$h, I am about to try that (have had it 2:1) and i need to know, this isn't gonna hurt my imac is something goes awry is it?? What hapenns if it does crash, how do i put it back to 2:1?
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Join Date: Apr 2000
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Your iMac will be fine.
I believe holding space bar at startup voids the cache profiler prefs, and resets it to normal...
Cipher13
[This message has been edited by Cipher13 (edited 09-19-2000).]
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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It'll either work or it wont. It worked on both chips I've had, and no problems. I cranked it up to 1:1 and it locked. Then just restart with extensions off (hold down shift)
Ca$h
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Join Date: Mar 2000
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I am running my rev. D at 2:1 right now and it almost runs smoother at 3:2. Beats me how, but I had very few problems at 3:2. Just make sure to keep an eye on your CPU temp. Mine rose a few degrees, but nothing severe. It was still WAY under Moto's prescribed top temp. By the way, I use Powerlogix (if you didn't know) because xlr8's did some funny things.
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Mine cranked up 13 degrees, but is still below the 75 Celcius high. Love the speed boost though, especially when playing MP3s and doing lots of other stuff.
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Moderator  Join Date: Apr 2000
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When the Mac gets older, it might be less reliable at the higher MHz, but if it works for you, go for it! I use the G3 strip for the same purpose, and I overclocked my iMac DV L2 cache from 5:2 (160 MHz) to 3:2 (267 MHz), and I haven't had any problems
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