Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Overclocking Poses Risks to PDAs
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 09:19 PM
"Several software companies have developed small programs that allow handheld users who crave pure performance to run their processor's clock speed faster than advertised. Just because something can be done, however, doesn't mean it should, according to analysts. For a long time, PC enthusiasts have been tweaking their systems--a practice known as overclocking--to get better-than-advertised performance out of their CPUs, motherboards, and other components. But such efforts involved tinkering with the motherboard and BIOS, activities beyond the comfort level of average users. Now several companies are offering software downloads that enable users to increase the speed of their handheld's processor with just a few clicks and for just a few bucks."
Tom Krazit must read sites like this - I'm surprised mainstream journalists know about overclocking. It's a pity he didn't interview any users that overclock their devices. He would have gotten an interesting answer: W?BIC! (or Y?BIC! depending how hooked on phonics you are). There's also an interesting psychological aspect here - people don't overclock their phones or clock radios, but they do overclock their PCs. Pocket PCs are more than just appliances, they're little PCs. Overclock away! (but only if you're willing to take the risk of frying your device)
Tom Krazit must read sites like this - I'm surprised mainstream journalists know about overclocking. It's a pity he didn't interview any users that overclock their devices. He would have gotten an interesting answer: W?BIC! (or Y?BIC! depending how hooked on phonics you are). There's also an interesting psychological aspect here - people don't overclock their phones or clock radios, but they do overclock their PCs. Pocket PCs are more than just appliances, they're little PCs. Overclock away! (but only if you're willing to take the risk of frying your device)
