ZDNet makes Mac overclock tool - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 1st Jul 2008, 09:39

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/07...erclock-tool/1

ZDNet Germany has released a software-based overclocker for Mac Pro and Xserve systems, allowing for free performance gains for MacOS users.

RTT · 1st Jul 2008, 09:42

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Requiring either a Mac Pro or Apple Xserve running MacOS X Leopard

Bollocks, i'm on Tiger. 8 cores at 3.2 would be nice

sotu1 · 1st Jul 2008, 09:44

make a version for the imac and the mac book range and we're on to a winner. the pro versions are reserved for the filthy rich, the fanboy and the professional (note that only one of those three can justify the cost of the mac pro)

will. · 1st Jul 2008, 09:57

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Originally Posted by article

Now Maccers can toast their systems!

Or make toast on their macs

Passarinhuu · 1st Jul 2008, 10:16

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The results are extremely convincing: the team at ZDNet got the cheapest Mac Pro currently available – equipped with a 2.8GHz processor – to outperform the most expensive 3.2GHz model. The price difference between the two? Over £1,100.

I don't think Apple will be very happy to hear about that feature...
Expect El Jobso to contact you soon, ZDNet.

liratheal · 1st Jul 2008, 10:45

Quick, grab it before Apple sue the pants off 'em!

TheVoice · 1st Jul 2008, 10:59

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Originally Posted by sotu1

make a version for the imac and the mac book range and we're on to a winner. the pro versions are reserved for the filthy rich, the fanboy and the professional (note that only one of those three can justify the cost of the mac pro)

The iMacs and MacBooks wouldn't be safe to overclock, they already run hot as it is.

Bluephoenix · 1st Jul 2008, 13:09

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Originally Posted by TheVoice

The iMacs and MacBooks wouldn't be safe to overclock, they already run hot as it is.

no, they have quite alot of headroom.

they run hot because of the fact they're using a mobile chip, which naturally runs hotter than a desktop one. the thermal envelope still has room though.

Gareth Halfacree · 1st Jul 2008, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Bluephoenix

they run hot because of the fact they're using a mobile chip, which naturally runs hotter than a desktop one.

Are you absolutely certain you haven't got that backwards?

Timmy_the_tortoise · 1st Jul 2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Bluephoenix

they run hot because of the fact they're using a mobile chip, which naturally runs hotter than a desktop one.

Are you absolutely certain you haven't got that backwards?

If that's the case, then all of the mobile chip designers should get STRAIGHT back to their drawing boards.

crompers · 1st Jul 2008, 13:52

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Originally Posted by Timmy_the_tortoise

If that's the case, then all of the mobile chip designers should get STRAIGHT back to their drawing boards.

+1

I think you've got that wrong bluepheonix

Having said that i'm not comfortable OCing my windows laptop so i probably wouldn't a macbook

Timmy_the_tortoise · 1st Jul 2008, 14:05

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Originally Posted by crompers

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Originally Posted by Timmy_the_tortoise

If that's the case, then all of the mobile chip designers should get STRAIGHT back to their drawing boards.

+1

I think you've got that wrong bluepheonix

Having said that i'm not comfortable OCing my windows laptop so i probably wouldn't a macbook

If you want a steaming pile of molten plastic and silicon in your lap, I would heartily recommend Overclocking your laptop, poste haste!

Bluephoenix · 1st Jul 2008, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Gareth Halfacree

Are you absolutely certain you haven't got that backwards?

probably, posting at 7am US EST is not a smart idea to say the least.

Cinnander · 1st Jul 2008, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Timmy_the_tortoise

If you want a steaming pile of molten plastic and silicon in your lap, I would heartily recommend Overclocking your laptop, poste haste!

And a damn sexy pile of plastic it would be too!

Infact, I bet the magic smoke in Macs even smells good. You know you've clocked it too far when the room is filled with the smell of freshly baked bread!

Timmy_the_tortoise · 1st Jul 2008, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Cinnander

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Originally Posted by Timmy_the_tortoise

If you want a steaming pile of molten plastic and silicon in your lap, I would heartily recommend Overclocking your laptop, poste haste!

And a damn sexy pile of plastic it would be too!

Infact, I bet the magic smoke in Macs even smells good. You know you've clocked it too far when the room is filled with the smell of freshly baked bread!

Pop-Tarts if it's an Eee.

Cptn-Inafinus · 1st Jul 2008, 16:37

The stench of death if it's a Dell...

wuyanxu · 1st Jul 2008, 18:11

now my friend can underclock his Macbook Pro, so it won't overheat

Mac's cooling leaves a LOT to be desired, IMO this tool could only be used to solve overheating.

Goty · 1st Jul 2008, 18:51

Tell him to disassemble his MBP, clean out the four or five buckets of extra (read too much) thermal paste, and watch the temperatures plummet.

ParaHelix.org · 4th Jul 2008, 11:00

Mac sucks, Linux rules, Windows is okay too, but both are better than Mac.

Glider · 4th Jul 2008, 11:20

Yay, junk to make expensive junk go faster!

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