I have a Beige G3 233 as well, 640 MB of Ram (bought back when 256MB was $18), upgraded Hard drive to 40GB, and external Yamaha 4x2x6 CD-RW
> I have a Beige G3 233, REV ?, 128meg, deadly slow built-in CD-rom > drive and std everything else. Is it worth upgrading the CD-rom > drive? I'd like to make disc-to-disc audio transfers to my Yamaha > 4416 but this won't work, and maybe won't with an even faster drive. > Anyone know? My built in CD-rom drive is absolutely horrible too. Won't read most types of media and spins up and down for five minutes before I even see the Disk Volume on my desktop. Apple System Profiler says its a Matshita CR-587. I just bought an internal replacement, TDK 48x16x48 CD-RW for $50 after rebates from http://www.JandR.com I also bought a 100GB Maxtor Hard drive. They're in the mail now so I'll let you know how they install. > And I want more memory. How much is practical? Max it out or...? I'm getting beautiful perfomance with my 233 at 640MB RAM. > And what about processors? I don't know what ZIFs are but I see lots > of references on the list? Is this the way to go? And what is best? > What else is desirable? Your Mac has a ZIF slot so yes that's the way to go. I found lots of info at http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/g3.shtml They raise a good argument about the cost effectiveness of sticking to a 400-500mhz G3 zif upgrade especially if you plan to stay with OS 9 for a while. I'm using my G3 primarily for music apps as well and many aren't showing signs of being supported under OS X anytime soon. > BTW is 9.2.x worth the upgrade from 9.1? I've been using 9.2.2 for a while now. Works great but I skipped 9.1 so i couldn't compare. > My main intensive use for G3 is/will be digital music production, > MIDI and audio, so I want the biggest bang for the buck while poverty > precludes buying a topline Mac. Same story here. Logic Audio is sometimes slow for me so I'm seriously considering the 500+MHz G3 zif upgrade. A search at http://dealmac.com for "G3 zif" showed the latest price posted at $180. > All suggestions welcome! > > Paul BTW, I'm also adding a second internal hard drive as a slave drive on the CD-Rom ATA chain. (If Apple System Profiler says you have the Rage"Pro" graphics card it supports slaves on the 2 ATA chains)100GB for $100 ain't bad eh? with the memory, upgrade, and internal cd-rw and hard drives I'll have a: G3 517Mhz, 640MB RAM, 140GB Hard Drive space, and 48x/16x CD-RW all for only an additional $350, and all internal. (Ram might be more expensive now but it's also the thing that isn't as necessary if you only need a few apps running at once. I can usually get away with less than 300MB, even with Logic and ProTools) (PS. if you indeed have the Beige Desktop model you'll need a sled to install any extra hard drive in an open bay. (not that you will :o) I found a sled at http://store.yahoo.com/buyproline/beigg3des.html for $2.95 plus $6 s/h) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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>
