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Oalboukharey · June 14th, 2005, 21:28

i heard it is possible to upgrade or replace the SH4 Processor in the Dreamcast with something like a Pentium...i know it sounds crazy, but.......its been said that u take off the original processor but leaving the Pins on the board obviously, and then with the Pentium CPU, u connect the 4 corners with the corners on the Motherboard with very small wires (not sures which ones) and from that, u have to do something with u BIOS of the DC and u add them (something like that). Can anyone tell me if that is true or if something is wrong on wat i said or can anything like this be done at all???

Dogmaan · June 15th, 2005, 01:30

I heard that rumour 6 years ago when i was 14,but i would have to say its not true, because the architecture of an x86 and a hitachi sh4 are completely different, the rumour appeared (i hypothesize) because, A.dreamcast had some limited windows ce libraries on some GD-roms, eg resident evil 2,3, and B. because a few tablet pcs appeared with windows ce and a hitachi sh4 (running at 300mhz i belive), making some people think that the sh4 was similiar to x86. Someone please prove me wrong.

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Oalboukharey · June 15th, 2005, 12:46

ok...does anyone know if there is a processor out there that has the same architecture as the Hitachi SH-4 and that has the power of a Intel Pentium 4? (at a low cost) anyone? i would be very greatful if anyone can tell me if there is or not. If not just tell me and explain. Please???

Oalboukharey · June 15th, 2005, 13:00

Also, any please check out this site http://www.superh.com/products/sh4.htm Can anyone tell me if this is like an improved version of the old SH-4 processor? If so, can anyone tell me where i can get it? or tell me anything about it?

Dogmaan · June 15th, 2005, 19:08

thats just information about the sh4, Im really sure you cant upgrade the processor,but you can overclock it.

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culubalo · June 16th, 2005, 14:58

get a big fan (for your dreamcast) and let it rip, should help the DC run bit longer bit faster

Oalboukharey · June 16th, 2005, 19:48

i was thinking of OverClocking it...but i want to do it over the limit, which i know isnt possible. i know it is possible to upgrade the Dreamcast...cause i have ideas for it. hehehehehe!

**Cid Highwind** · June 20th, 2005, 18:20

You could try asking over at http://www.dcemulation.com/phpBB/index.php which is the dcemulation forums. There are guys who overclocked their DC succesful to 280 mHz IIRC. They are able to help you out I think.

Edit:

found another link you should really check out:

http://devcast.dcemulation.com/mods/.../overclock.php

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Oalboukharey · June 21st, 2005, 15:19

Thanx...i know about the overclocking thing.....but, i want to go to the EXTREMES my friend. By Far!

Oalboukharey · June 21st, 2005, 15:22

OK. i just want to know another thing then, does anyone know a Processor that has the same architecture as the Hitachi SH-4 but that has power as a Pentium 4? PLease anyone? i know there is...but i need someone to help me jog my memory or just tell me if there is any?

**Cid Highwind** · June 21st, 2005, 21:12

I don't know about that, sorry

Just some friendly advice: Use the 'edit' button next time, a double post such as this one is not needed in this case

IF no one else here is able to help out I still recommend going to dcemulation's forums and ask the same question over there. There are alot more modders and ppl that have great knowledge about the DC than over here I think.

Good luck.

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June 14th, 2005, 21:28	#1
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	i just want to know something i heard it is possible to upgrade or replace the SH4 Processor in the Dreamcast with something like a Pentium...i know it sounds crazy, but.......its been said that u take off the original processor but leaving the Pins on the board obviously, and then with the Pentium CPU, u connect the 4 corners with the corners on the Motherboard with very small wires (not sures which ones) and from that, u have to do something with u BIOS of the DC and u add them (something like that). Can anyone tell me if that is true or if something is wrong on wat i said or can anything like this be done at all???

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June 15th, 2005, 01:30	#2
Dogmaan Terminal Dogma Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 256	I heard that rumour 6 years ago when i was 14,but i would have to say its not true, because the architecture of an x86 and a hitachi sh4 are completely different, the rumour appeared (i hypothesize) because, A.dreamcast had some limited windows ce libraries on some GD-roms, eg resident evil 2,3, and B. because a few tablet pcs appeared with windows ce and a hitachi sh4 (running at 300mhz i belive), making some people think that the sh4 was similiar to x86. Someone please prove me wrong. __________________ Hmm pc = ASrock 939 dual sata 2 mobo , Athlon 3700+ 2.2@2.4, 1024mb Corsair DDR nvidia geforce 7800GTX 256mb

June 15th, 2005, 12:46	#3
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	ok...does anyone know if there is a processor out there that has the same architecture as the Hitachi SH-4 and that has the power of a Intel Pentium 4? (at a low cost) anyone? i would be very greatful if anyone can tell me if there is or not. If not just tell me and explain. Please???

June 15th, 2005, 13:00	#4
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	Also, any please check out this site http://www.superh.com/products/sh4.htm Can anyone tell me if this is like an improved version of the old SH-4 processor? If so, can anyone tell me where i can get it? or tell me anything about it?

June 15th, 2005, 19:08	#5
Dogmaan Terminal Dogma Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 256	thats just information about the sh4, Im really sure you cant upgrade the processor,but you can overclock it. __________________ Hmm pc = ASrock 939 dual sata 2 mobo , Athlon 3700+ 2.2@2.4, 1024mb Corsair DDR nvidia geforce 7800GTX 256mb Last edited by Dogmaan; June 15th, 2005 at 19:46..

June 16th, 2005, 14:58	#6
culubalo Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a cardboard box, whats it mean to you? Posts: 356	get a big fan (for your dreamcast) and let it rip, should help the DC run bit longer bit faster

June 16th, 2005, 19:48	#7
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	i was thinking of OverClocking it...but i want to do it over the limit, which i know isnt possible. i know it is possible to upgrade the Dreamcast...cause i have ideas for it. hehehehehe!

June 20th, 2005, 18:20	#8
Cid Highwind The Hunter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NL Posts: 15,877	You could try asking over at http://www.dcemulation.com/phpBB/index.php which is the dcemulation forums. There are guys who overclocked their DC succesful to 280 mHz IIRC. They are able to help you out I think. Edit: found another link you should really check out: http://devcast.dcemulation.com/mods/.../overclock.php __________________ PC Specs: CPU: Intel Q8200 @ 2.8GHz // GPU: Sapphire ATi HD5870 1GB // Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS3 RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 // HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint // SPU: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W // Monitor: Iiyama B2403WS / 19201200 Join the NGEmu Folding @ Home community NOW!* Last edited by Cid Highwind; June 20th, 2005 at 18:32..

June 21st, 2005, 15:19	#9
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	Thanx...i know about the overclocking thing.....but, i want to go to the EXTREMES my friend. By Far!

June 21st, 2005, 15:22	#10
Oalboukharey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 203	OK. i just want to know another thing then, does anyone know a Processor that has the same architecture as the Hitachi SH-4 but that has power as a Pentium 4? PLease anyone? i know there is...but i need someone to help me jog my memory or just tell me if there is any?

June 21st, 2005, 21:12	#11
Cid Highwind The Hunter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NL Posts: 15,877	I don't know about that, sorry Just some friendly advice: Use the 'edit' button next time, a double post such as this one is not needed in this case IF no one else here is able to help out I still recommend going to dcemulation's forums and ask the same question over there. There are alot more modders and ppl that have great knowledge about the DC than over here I think. Good luck. __________________ PC Specs: CPU: Intel Q8200 @ 2.8GHz // GPU: Sapphire ATi HD5870 1GB // Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS3 RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 // HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint // SPU: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W // Monitor: Iiyama B2403WS / 19201200 Join the NGEmu Folding @ Home community NOW!*