mudkip
Mar 2, 2010, 09:31 PM
Why this thread? Simple answer: you can amazingly overclock the shit out of it (it may not be a big shit , but still).
Introduction :
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs (or microprocessors) from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, and Mobile Internet devices (MIDs). On December 21, 2009 Intel announced the next generation of Atom processors, including the N450, with total kit power consumption down 40%.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rrxc7l.jpg
all from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Atom
How can I overclock (or downclock) my Atom processor?
By changing your bus speed in your BIOS or use a program like ASRock OCTuner :
http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/ (http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/).
Note : you might need to change some .ini files or modify other files to get ASRock OCTuner working,if your motherboard isn't supported supported by default. These files could be found on the internet. Just google : overclock [your netbook]. E.g. : overclock HP mini 311
Simply set the multiplier (called CPU ratio in ASRock OCTuner) to the highest value available and raise the bus speed (called CPU frequency in ASRock OCTuner).
Overclocking my Atom N270 ,which runs at 1,6Ghz, to a stable 1,8Ghz was very easy by raising the CPU frequency from 133 to 150. It's really simple and I really noticed a difference.
After a hacked BIOS was released for my HP Mini 311c , I could change my bus speed in the BIOS and I got a much higher overclock. I'm now running 2Ghz stable with a 5:4 ratio.
CPU-z validation : http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1052392
http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1052392.png
FAQ :
Q: Is a higher CPU speed really noticeable ?
A: Yes ,for example in my case my netbook boots much faster, also things like browsing goes much more fluently.
Q: Does overclocking increases my battery life?
A: No (at least in my case) , this can simple be explained because you don't adjust any voltages.
Q: Can overclocking overheat my CPU / netbook?
A: This might be possible but is very unlikely because you don't change your CPU's voltage.
So TPU members i'd like you to share your Atom overclock experiences!
Introduction :
Intel Atom is the brand name for a line of ultra-low-voltage x86 and x86-64 CPUs (or microprocessors) from Intel, designed in 45 nm CMOS and used mainly in netbooks, nettops, and Mobile Internet devices (MIDs). On December 21, 2009 Intel announced the next generation of Atom processors, including the N450, with total kit power consumption down 40%.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2rrxc7l.jpg
all from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Atom
How can I overclock (or downclock) my Atom processor?
By changing your bus speed in your BIOS or use a program like ASRock OCTuner :
http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/ (http://www.asrock.com/feature/OCTuner/).
Note : you might need to change some .ini files or modify other files to get ASRock OCTuner working,if your motherboard isn't supported supported by default. These files could be found on the internet. Just google : overclock [your netbook]. E.g. : overclock HP mini 311
Simply set the multiplier (called CPU ratio in ASRock OCTuner) to the highest value available and raise the bus speed (called CPU frequency in ASRock OCTuner).
Overclocking my Atom N270 ,which runs at 1,6Ghz, to a stable 1,8Ghz was very easy by raising the CPU frequency from 133 to 150. It's really simple and I really noticed a difference.
After a hacked BIOS was released for my HP Mini 311c , I could change my bus speed in the BIOS and I got a much higher overclock. I'm now running 2Ghz stable with a 5:4 ratio.
CPU-z validation : http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1052392
http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/screenshot/1052392.png
FAQ :
Q: Is a higher CPU speed really noticeable ?
A: Yes ,for example in my case my netbook boots much faster, also things like browsing goes much more fluently.
Q: Does overclocking increases my battery life?
A: No (at least in my case) , this can simple be explained because you don't adjust any voltages.
Q: Can overclocking overheat my CPU / netbook?
A: This might be possible but is very unlikely because you don't change your CPU's voltage.
So TPU members i'd like you to share your Atom overclock experiences!