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    Can I overclock a R51 (Maybe custom firmware?)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mech0z, Jun 12, 2011.

  1. Mech0z

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    I have a an old R51 without battery as its dead, and I am just waiting for a W520, but is it possible to overclock this cpu? It dont run very hot now so there should be enough cooling to handle it?
     
    Mech0z, Jun 12, 2011
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    No one? Really want some extra juice while I wait for my new pc :/
     
    Mech0z, Jun 13, 2011
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    AFAIK, there's no way to do it. You can try SetFSB and the like, but I don't think it'd work.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Jun 13, 2011
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    Even if you can get it to work it won't be worth it. Pentium M's were not really designed with overclocking in mind, and the small amount of gain you might get out of doing it won't do you any good anyways, as you most likely won't notice it.

    I'd hold out for the W520, from what I have seen it should be well worth the wait. :cool:
     
    itman223, Jun 13, 2011
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