> > I currently have a G4 500 winging it's way towards me for my Beige >> DT. <snip> Are there any other issues which I should be >> aware of relating to using a G4 processor in a Beige G3? > >I found that good heatsinking was essential to keep my G4/466 (OC'd to 500 >MHz) running without overheating problems in my DT G3. Be sure you use good >quality (preferably high silver oxide content) thermal paste between the >processor chip and the stock heatsink, and that you reinstall the clip which >holds the heatsink dowm with the original orientation (note this when >removing it).
I've got a syringe of thermal paste that I used when I Oc'd my existing G3 266, I think it's 50% silver, plus a few other things. Thanks Craig -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
