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    CF-18 Toughbook MK1

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by GSanderson88, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. GSanderson88

    GSanderson88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Anyone know a program I can use to over clock my cf-18 toughbook mk1 ?

    It's running a 900mhz cpu, it's just not fast enough.

    Anyway any help will be great

    George
     
    GSanderson88, Jan 23, 2013
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Given that they stuck a ULV CPU in there and while I'm no toughbook expert, it looks like it's fanless? If that's the case, I'd avoid overclocking. Also, it has a Pentium M which by this point is kinda an antique, if you can, I'd consider a new notebook instead.
     
    tijo, Jan 23, 2013
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  3. cdoublejj

    cdoublejj Notebook Deity

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    i figured maybe they had thermal pad between the cpu and chassis. you could always see if it's socketed and try an upgrade but, watch temps?
     
    cdoublejj, Jan 25, 2013
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    servxtrem Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own an (old) CF-18 MK4, its an 1.2GHz ULV pM with 1.5 GB DDR2 max. (512 onboard + 1GB module)

    The MK1 uses DDR 1 so you are limited to 1GB.

    I have not tried anything regarding overclocking, and, even if you software boost it, you'll not find a great difference.

    You can't upgrade the CPU, its a BGA cpu (soldered on mainboard).

    If you love toughbooks (like me) try getting your hands on a CF-19 (MK5 is Core I5) they are very similar and you have SATA (to stuff a nice SSD inside ^^ ) and you have models with up to 6500nits brightness...
     
    servxtrem, Jan 26, 2013
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  5. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The CPU is soldered to the mainboard. Overclocking is pretty much impossible on Toughbooks.

     
    Shawn, Jan 26, 2013
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Mk1 max ram is 1256mb, what are you trying to run on it? You can do a few tweaks to the OS but you are still limited to what you can do. The biggest CPU they put in the CF-18 was a 1.2 Pentium M. If you really like the CF-18 and need more it may be time to get a CF-19. They are very, very close. You can even use the doors, keyboards, battery and Side screen covers on the Mk1 and 2 CF-19 from the CF-18's. A 19 would give you 1.06 dual core, max 4gb ram, and sata interface.
     
    ADOR, Jan 26, 2013
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  7. cdoublejj

    cdoublejj Notebook Deity

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    i wouldn't go as far to say note book OCing doesn't have it's merits but, being an ultra low votage chip... well sad face :(
     
    cdoublejj, Jan 26, 2013
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