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Overclocked my Powerbook to 500mhz!
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Western MA
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I have had my Powerbook G4/400 for over a year now and I thought it was time to try and upgrade it. I first looked into overclocking and by using the tips found on XLR8.com site, I was able to do it! I used the method of removing the tiny jumper and soldering the bridge. It is a challenge, and I didn't have alot of experience, but I was extrememly careful and very patient.
After screwing everything back together, I rebooted and voila! 500 MHZ! So far so good, doesn't seem to run too hot either. I'll see how it goes over the next few months.
I plan on upgrading the ram from 384 to 768 and possibly getting a 5400RPM 40 gig IBM HD. That should keep my Powerbook very useable!
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Sounds great....I'm actually interestedto see how things are holding up from the overclocking. Any noticable changes (other than the increased peformance). Make sure and post again with updates.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Wow, someone is as crazy as I am! I overclocked my Lombard 20% faster well over a year ago and am still chugging along. I did notice it ran a few degrees hotter (via GaugePro).
I didn't have the best equipment at the time, but I was able to pull it off! If I would have sneezed or breathed too hard, I would have lost that tiny resistor forever. I used some poorly translated Japanese site. Where did you get your information? Has anyone tried to change the bus speed? Anywho, congrats!
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Last edited by macman247; May 31, 2003 at 03:00 PM.
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thread ressurection maybe, but could anyone give me any links or info on OCin my G3 powerbook its a 233 mhz. soldering skills arent anything i need to worry about. i just wanna get a lil bit more performance outta this thing. is there also somewhere i could buy a faster CPU that will go right in? whats the difference between lombard and the other ones? i've seen them on ebay, and dunno what the diff is. thanks for the help!
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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You can get 1gig ram chips for that baby now forget 512!
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G5 DP 1.8 Rev.B 3g Ram
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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I overclocked my G3/400 Pismo to 500 MHz about a year and a half ago. I haven't had any problems with it -- it works great!
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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Originally posted by siegzdad:
I overclocked my G3/400 Pismo to 500 MHz about a year and a half ago. I haven't had any problems with it -- it works great!
Hi!
Where did you find a good (english) "overclocking manual" for the Pismo?
Regards,
PB.
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