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dlorenzo
I know it sounds crazy but I think many people could make good use if it is possible to overclock this thing. The specs (taken from http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Parts):

Processor
1.0GHz Intel Pentium M-based "Crofton" CPU, based on SSE2 Dothan model # 7645A966 0159
Cypress CY28445LFXC-5 Clock Generator - for Intel Calistoga chipset (MIA on Cypress site)

Northbridge Chipset
Intel 945G

Southbridge Chipset
Intel 82801GUX (ICH7 Family)
I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH7-U) - 'Ultra Mobile' version (GU) with PCI express and (probably) SPI (X undocumented @Intel)

Also I read more of the processor:
- 2 MB of L2 cache
- 350 MHz underclocked system bus

So anyone has a clue of where to start trying to overclock this thing??
SpeedfreaK
and what would be better or faster if you overclock this thing?

or is it just for fun and that you can say: i overclocked my appleTV tongue.gif
DiaboliK
the chips in the appletv's now are underclocked wink.gif
dlorenzo
QUOTE(SpeedfreaK @ Jul 12 2007, 02:10 AM) *
and what would be better or faster if you overclock this thing?

or is it just for fun and that you can say: i overclocked my appleTV tongue.gif


Everything will be better .... but most importantly support for playing flawlessly 720p and maybe even 1080i/p. Also maybe the ability to play h.264 Main Profile.
dlorenzo
So anyone has a clue of where should I start from?? BTW I can run almost any 10.4.9 intel app on the AppleTV if that helps out on doing things easier.
Azurael
Why are they using a 945G rather than a 945P when the ATV has a dedicated GPU?
KellyKelly
there's a nVidia G72M with 64MB of DDR2 RAM in the apple tv, don't know if it can overclock it lol
dlorenzo
bump! Could anyone point me in the right direction, I am a newcommer to overclocking, I dont know if I should be looking por a piece of software to get this done or any switches in the motherboard. Are there any tutorials on how to overclock in the mac world??
lemarsu
I did a quick search with no luck.... does anyone know about Overclocking AppleTV ? is it possible?
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