I was having the same thought just the other day... does anyone know if it would be as not-so-simple as that?...to just switch out the MB's... same power supply? without much research Im assuming the processors are different and cant take my G4 zif with the conversion, but Im assuming that most everything else with carry over < ram/video-pci/and all the ide/ata stuff > as far as the pic slots lining up... I have a jig saw =) and not a bit against modifying the back end of my case. can just send me a measurement from a reference point< bottom of MB,a mounting screw , etc > to the bottom of the first PCI slot and to the top of the last.
so in theory I can buy an AGP G4 motherboard for a couple hundred $'s < maybe even with processor included<g> maybe a few hundred> sell my MB from my B&W as well as the G4 chip in there now and maybe if the moon is right, end up with an AGP G4 for only the diference in what I can buy a MB for and what I sell my MB for.? sounds too easy.... aside from a possible case modification is there any reason why it would/cant work,>? would be like an early christmas =) on 10/15/02 10:48 AM, Mark Benson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> I had an interesting thought while browsing a UK Mac Parts supplier. >>> >>> They sell G4 AGP logic boards (Jan 2001). I have a B&W G3/400 which, >>> AFAIK, is a similar case. Would it be possible, does anyone >>> know/think, >>> to fit a G4 logic board in amy G3 instead of buying a new G4. To get >>> one and a G4 to fit it is less than buying a G4 tower system >>> complete, >>> I think. My theory is you buy a G4 logic board and a Powerlogix >>> upgrade >>> and slam em in my G3 and you have a real AGP 4x G4 in a retro B&W >>> box. >> >> Interesting but you have to make sure that the PCI and AGP slots match >> 100% with the slot openings on the B&W case. >> >> Just something to consider. > > In which case i need some generous souls with Graphite G4s to take > *hi-res* > pictures of their fold down logic board panel so i can see where the > screw mounts and slots and things are. E-mail me off list if you have > one you can take a piccy of. I obviously am limited to the boards with > 3 PCI slots as any more than that will not fit the B&W case. -- 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> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
