Overclock iBook G4

[htmlmasterdave]

Are there any pieces of software out there to overclock it? That or any other utilities for tweaking etc.? I've been using aticellerator and it seems to work pretty nicely.

 

[Commodus]

I think it's technically possible, but not very advisable. Remember, the CPU generates the most heat inside that case.

 

[hopejr]

I think it requires a solder iron and pulling the iBook apart to do it (like the old days on PC's).

 

[chcarnage]

Sorry, there's only OC software for the G3 iBook models (iCook). It may be possible to overclock the G4 by cutting through some resistors, but i couldn't find any documentation on the usual websites.

 

[crabbyman]

I saw an article in MacAddict or something recently that took the mini and boosted it from like 1.2 to 1.67? or so. I am under the assumption that they are close to each other internally. Maybe look up mini oc'ing. I remember it was soldering some resistors.

 

[ai42]

Yes the mini-overclocking is pretty fun to do actually (I've done it twice). But honestly unless you are pretty skilled with a soldering iron I wouldn't even attempt it. Also AFAIK there is no articles/write-ups to this effect but that is not to say it isn't possible I certainly think it is just a matter of analyzing the motherboard.

 

[hopejr]

The iBook G4 and Mac Mini have different FSB (133 and 167 respectively), so I don't know if you'd get the same speed increases on the iBook G4 as the Mac Mini.

 

[htmlmasterdave]

hey sorry I didn't respond yet! I forgot anandtech changed how you are notified. I didn't realize I had so many responses!

It looks like I'm giving my sister my current iBook and buying the new model anyways, so it should be a nice boost to performance

 

[hopejr]

but isn't your ibook broken? lol.