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    Just hit the 50% overclock mark today...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by WarlordOne, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. WarlordOne

    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    :D

    I've been happy with my pinmod OC for over a year now but I found a decent guide on how to increase the overclock with Clockgen. The last time I tried without instructions and not knowing my PLL even the smallest software overclock failed. Now with this guide and a little trial and error I have figured out my PLL and finally hit the 50% overclock mark today!!!(PM 725 [email protected]) And on top off that it's still running this overclock (slightly) undervolted. :eek:

    So take a look at the guide if you're feeling adventureous or curious. I found it very helpful, hopefully someone will appreciate it as well.

    And of course any and all modding attempts are done at your own risk!
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 28, 2007
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    You are pushing the limits! Congrats! I will look at the guide but I am not going to start off trying for that! That is way insane!
     
    powerpack, Sep 28, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Nice. The pinmod is probably one of the few really effective laptop overclocking methods available. How is it for heat output? - post idle and load temps?
     
    moon angel, Sep 28, 2007
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Warlordone can you please tell me whether i can pinmod or not???? Thanks :p
     
    Johnny T, Sep 28, 2007
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  5. WarlordOne

    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    I have no idea what the PCMark number actually means...I'm sure it's not that great but the tests are good because I can compare them to the previous results I've had with this laptop:

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    Low Multiplyer
    idle: 35°C
    load: 40°C

    High Multiplyer:
    idle: 41°C
    load: 63°C

    I'm not to thrilled about the Max Load temp but 63°C is far enough away from 100°C to not worry me.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 28, 2007
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    wolfraider Grand Viezir of Chaos

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    insane! so does this guide works also on dual cores?
     
    wolfraider, Sep 28, 2007
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Impressive. Though laptop OC seems to be generally rare enough that any successful instance is impressive XD

    Also, I never knew there was such a thing as an Inspiron B120 until I read this post o_O
     
    Commander Wolf, Sep 28, 2007
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  8. WarlordOne

    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm pretty sure you can't but if you really want to you can try the instructions in the guide I linked in the first post.

    IDK, I didn't read through the whole post but I don't see why not.

    Yeah, you don't see laptop overclocks too much. Although I've had enough success with the Pentium M overclocking on the desktop to know there's more left in this chip than the Dell motherboard can support.

    As for the B120, it's what you could get on black friday 2 years ago for $399. Much better than standing in line...
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 28, 2007
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  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have tried everything software.....seems like i can't do anything to my type of mobo....grrr :p thanks anyway!
     
    Johnny T, Sep 28, 2007
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