on 6/5/03 10:23 PM, dancurr at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello, > > I am driving a Beige G3/333 with 256 MB RAM and am wanting to upgrade. > I went to the OWC site and found two upgrades that I can afford. > > > OWC MercuryZA G4/450-466MHz Altivec Enhanced ZIF with [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2:1 > Backside Cache. New with 2yr OWC Warranty. (OWCZ4450MA) $189.94 > > Sonnet Encore/ZIF G3/500MHz w/1024k 2:1 Backside Cache, 10x multiplier - > For ZIF based Macs. New, 3yr Sonnet Warranty. (STIEG35001M) $169.95 > > > From the speed specs at the site it would seem that the G3/500 upgrade > is faster than the G4/450. > > Advice and suggestions about which to purchase and why will be > appreciated. > > If you want to reply to my email that is fine. > > TIA, > > Dan
As far as everyday speed, the G3 will be a little faster ( plus with the 10x multiplier you may be able to get 550-600 / or what ever bus your board dictates. In general a G3/400 will be faster than a G4/400 in day to day apps. The G4 on the other hand is made to handle more complex functions, so when in apps that are made with Altivec in mind, the G4 is going to run smoother than the G3. In my opinion, if you are running OSX with your 333, then you need to get the G4. A 350 is about the min for decent smoothness. If you are running OS9 and don�t care about OSX, then the G3 is by far the better choice. This is all just having to do with the nasics of G3/G4/OSX/OS9 stuff. I cant speak at all concerning the different makers and if one is more Mac friendly than the other or not. Ive personally never owned anything by either, Ive just always ended up with XLR8 products. As far as price goes... I would assume, being New in Box this carries the same warranty : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2734150547&category=14911 Not sure how shipping/etc compares. As for the G4, here's a New Motorola: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2733886948&category=4601 And then there are these guys : http://www.wegenermedia.com/g3zif.htm Have fun =) Hope this helps Ralph -- 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
