japan1

It doesn't matter if you can't find the options in the bios, all it means is that when your processor is not being used it runs at a lower frequency. But when you start using your CPU (for example playing a game) it will run at full speed which is 2.4ghz in your case. Go ahead and do the 1333 mod, run a stress test like orthos and if you pass you don't need to do a VID mod, if it fails then do the 1.4v mod.

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eflyguy

Any suggestions? I've struck out searching the web..
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Josh8178

Heya there guys! This mod sounds awesome and I'm going to try it when my Conductive Paint arrives. I was just wondering if i'd need a new mobo though, as mine is a Gigabyte 945GCM-S2C and I realise the mod doesn't work on most Gigabyte boards, but is there any chance it would work with mine or shall i scrap it? anyone else had experience with this board?

Btw I've got an E2180 already OC'd to 2.60Ghz but I can't go any higher because of an FSB wall of 266 so I thought if i did the 1066 mod I could reach 3Ghz maybe

Thanks, The Josho.

Tricky

Interesting! Good guide, +rep to you sir.



edit: What tools are required for this..

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japan1

I'm not sure about that board, the mods definately won't work on newer P35 gigabyte boards but the 945 chipset is older so it might.

Conductive ink pen or copper tape

Electrical tape is also useful

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Josh8178

Thanks man =D

I'll post my results tommorow if my Arctic Silver and Conductive paint arrives

BTBlomberg

Diablooo,

I am also running a Hackintosh on a Gateway GT5408. I have the E4300 at 2.4 GHz (800 to 1066 fsb) with the BSEL mod using windshield defogger repair kit copper paint. Stock fan keeps it nearly as cool as it was before mod.

Anyway, Apple's System Profiler is not a good thing to look at as far as judging your overclocking. I believe Apple has it looking at some string on the CPU and does not look at the actual bus for the speed. In Vista (it shipped with it) CPU-Z shows 2.4 GHz and 1.33 MHz FSB, but System Profile from Apple says the clock speed is 4 GHz and FSB is 800. Despite this "About This Mac" shows it as 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

I was looking to grab a Q6600 for this machine, but intel's specs seam to indicate that it will not work for the 945G / ICH7-DH combo this Intel ViiV MB has. Also, it's only rated for FSB speeds of 533, 800 and 1033 so if it worked in the MB I doubt I could BSEL mod it and the MB like it. Been looking at the E4700 instead so it's nice to see you getting it above 3.35 GHz. I would take that. Shoot I am happy with my $350 Hack Mac Pro, but more speed is always better, right.

So my word to you is don't trust Apple System Profiler after you Mod. It's just does not know what to do with it.

Josh8178

It worked guys! I got it to 3.20Ghz after the BSEL mod to 266!!!

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=406060

Do you think 64C is an OK max temp? im running the vCore now at 1.408v for stability in orthos (6 hours now)

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awdrifter

Totally forgot about this thread. Here's an update on my experience about this mod. It didn't change the start up fsb to 1333, however, it locked the ram:fsb ratio to 1:1 for my board. I used to be able to change it with the jumpers, now they do nothing. But I didn't remove the mod as it doesn't seem to have any adverse effect.

japan1

Nice OC I think the limit for E2180's is 72 degrees, so 64 is ok. Although it wouldn't be a bad idea to invest in a new cooler.

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