486 overclocking

[sfa ok]

I successfully overclocked an Intel 486 SX/2 from 25 mhz to 40 mhz. That was too easy, for cooling....no heatsink, a fan running over the surface. The BIOS says that it's running at 8 mhz, but tests show that it's actually at 40. If only there were some reason to overclock it....

[AoD]

I guess those things have a helluva potential :D hehehehheehehheheheheeh That is great...

[Scann69]

Wow, 25 Mhz to 40 Mhz. you must be a very good overclocker. hmmm...... i have 3 PC's running 486, maybe now that i know 486 can be overclock, i'll just overclock it all and play counter strike :) or maybe Quake III Arena :)
hehehehahahahaha. hope u can take a joke :)

[Commited]

I have some dodgy ass 486/33 dell sitting here.
How do I overclock this...bios or jumpers?

[sfa ok]

I used some dip switches on the board, but that's just mine. HP Vectra.

[viking84]

these are great tips!! gives us with older systems a glimmer of hope and some fresh inspiration...think i'll break the ol' Commodore 64 out of the attic and crank that rascal up!!!

[most deaf]

it is probably how intel made the pentium 4...

[Bob64]

hope you dont care much for your 486....my friend melted his into the mobo.....and then it caught fire...and you get the idea. too bad he didnt take any pics......

[Jono]

Commited (Mar 30, 2001 11:26 a.m.):
I have some dodgy ass 486/33 dell sitting here.
How do I overclock this...bios or jumpers?


dont you just hook up some jumper cables from 6volt lawnmower batter to the isa slot?

Jono

[Jono]

Commited (Mar 30, 2001 11:26 a.m.):
I have some dodgy ass 486/33 dell sitting here.
How do I overclock this...bios or jumpers?


dont you just hook up some jumper cables from 6volt lawnmower batter to the isa slot?

Jono

[Shadow ÒÓ]

think about that reasonably guys......that's over 60% increase! He'll be ready for UT with another 10%! hehe

you kidding man? no heat sink? None? How long did you run it? It should've made it to well over 200 in about 45 seconds!

[sfa ok]

I wish I could show you a pic of how I had it set up, along with some 16 bit benchmark screenshots, but I got bored one day and in a fit of sheer idiocy decided to rip it apart (including peeling off the hard drive's cover). When it was running, it wasn't very hot to the touch. I guess I'll just wait until my school has their annual crappy computer giveaway (I'll get about 10 macs to destroy or sell on ebay or something). I think they're going to have pentiums this year! I can only hope that the motherboard will let me have my fun.