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OT- Over clocking Mac Pro utility
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I’ve done things that would clearly void warranties, only to have the devices covered under warranty no problem.
as long as you don’t break a warranty seal, they would never know.
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Dont be so sure, one day your machine will not turn on because you fried the processor and motherboard, sure they will start the repair under warranty, but once thy turn it on to test it they will notice your little hack, and then hand you the big fat bill.
Its not worth the risk.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
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This app cannot fry the motherboard or the processor. It is just software that runs in the OS. It doesn’t increase core voltage, it doesn’t increase heat generation. Even if it did
Worst possible case scenario is that you have trouble starting up your system disk and you have re-install OSX – upon which there will be no trace of this overclocking app whatsoever.
Again, I think using this app is a very bad idea for several reasons. But voiding your warranty is not one of them.
Sean
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I am sorry but anything that overlocks the CPU is going to generate more heat, thus increasing the possibility of frying the CPU or the logic board.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
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[Zane Barker] “I am sorry but anything that overlocks the CPU is going to generate more heat, thus increasing the possibility of frying the CPU or the logic board.”
Don’t be sorry. Just do some research and understand why you’re wrong.
Sean
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It is a matter of physics man. I have spoken with a Apple Certified Technician who assures me that there any over clock would increase the heat.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
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You’re very misguided on this issue Zane. I’m sorry.
Yes, if a CPU is running at 3.2ghz, it will generate more heat than running at 1ghz. This is true for all CPUS. If you are rendering in Compressor, it will put out more heat than if it’s sitting idle. Overclocking has nothing to do with it. The Xeon in a Mac Pro is rated up to 3.2ghz. That’s why there are 3.2ghz Mac Pros for sale. So the temperature will NEVER exceed spec using this software based overclocker. It is physically impossible.
REAL overclocking involves increasing the core voltage. This is where significant excess heat comes from. This is where advanced cooling may be required. This is where you could potentially damage your computer.
But whatever, I don’t know why I’m arguing with you over this. I’ll make you a deal. If you can fry your Mac Pro’s CPU with this utility, I’ll give you 10 thousand dollars.
Sean
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[Sean ONeil] “But whatever, I don’t know why I’m arguing with you over this”
Then please STOP.
There are no “technical solutions” to your “artistic problems”.
Don’t let technology get in the way of your creativity! -
[Zane Barker] “Dont be so sure, one day your machine will not turn on because you fried the processor and motherboard, sure they will start the repair under warranty, but once thy turn it on to test it they will notice your little hack, and then hand you the big fat bill.”
I’m not the overclocking type of person anyway, as stability is paramount, but if it was something that would require “hacking” there is no way I would risk it.
for example, cracking open a playstation 3. no way.
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I think the problem with the system clock is that it could affect playback speed, sync etc. I think when you overclock with this utility the mac basically doesn’t have a real sense of time anymore
Lu Nelson
Berlin, Germany
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