On 8/24/03 4:56 PM, "Andrew Kershaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm contemplating upgrading the CPU to either a G4 or a 900MHz G3. > > Newer Tech (through OWC) has a G4 500 upgrade, as does PowerLogix. > PowerLogix also has a 900MHz G3 upgrade option. Does anyone have any > thoughts on these upgrades? 900MHz sounds very attractive, but in > the real world is the 400MHz difference between the G4 and G3 > upgrades noticeable? (Well, OK, I'm sure it is for non-Altivec > stuff, but what about OS X and other Altivec apps?) Of the G4 > upgrades, is there any real difference between the two? They both > use 7410s, I believe... I would definitely go with the G3/900 unless you have a specific need for the AltiVec unit of the G4. From what I understand, MHz for MHz, the G4 is about the same speed as the G3 processor, except for AltiVec operations. Unless you use a ton of AltiVec-accelerated software, the G3/900 would be a much better option and value. Sincerely, Scott -- "Report to your future first thing Monday morning and bring your own coffee." -Monster.com TV Commercial -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
