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overclocking cpu on MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro intel 2.5 gHz I5 duel core CPU

Is there a program to overclock? Say to 3.1 gHz.

I have a monitoring program to watch temps and change fan speed.

Good ideal?

Bad ideal?

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Bad idea. All the MacBooks already get way too hot and thermal throttle under load and I think there's no software support for it too.

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Dude, did you manage to OC your mac? If yes, I'd like to know how. Ty

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No it was recommended to me by multiple sources to NOT do that as it could damage the computer. I just did a samsung ssd and 16 Gb of ram it’s good like that.

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What about 2.2 to 2.6 GHz? Core i7 chip inside mine

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i want to overclock my 1.7/1.8 GHz i5 mac mini. i have an external cooling fan pad, my mac can withstand more heat.

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