on 9/4/03 6:16 PM, Bruce Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Byron Gardner wrote: >> on 9/4/03 2:25 PM, Bruce Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> >>> Byron Gardner wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Bruce, I have a ROM version $77D.45F1 in my Beige G3. What do you recommend >>>> is a good upgrade card for this Mac. I am looking for a good balance of >>>> speed versus cost. >>> >>> I'm happy with my OWC G4/450 I got for $175 on sale; it's currently $190 >>> right now. Mines running comfortably at 466 MHz, which is the closest it >>> can be set to it's advertised speed. (It runs at 450 in a B&W due to the >>> different motherboard timings.) >>> >>> <http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=4087&Item=OWCZ4450MA> >>> >> What about the ROM version? Is the suggested OWC zif okay with what I have? > > Yes. You will have to check a component on the motherboard, a voltage > inverter, iirc; the details are on OWC's site. > > ROM versions seems to have no bearing on how well upgraded processors work. > >> Also, is your increase in speed very noticeable? In other words, was it >> worth the cost to upgrade? > > Yes, but I also use apps (Photoshop, Terragen, Strata Studio Pro, > iMovie) that definitely use the Altivec coprocesssor unit in the G4. > > I actually never once booted with the original G3 beyond a 'boot up, yup > it works' stage, but I'm happy with the speed compared to a G3/300 in > the office...definitely spritelier, though the Radeon video card I have > would have some to do with that as well. Good information, thanks. I also have a Radeon card installed. I have long wondered if the Altivec coprocessor is worth the extra money. I don't do graphic intensive applications but many games and such seem to be relying more and more on the graphics of a Mac and in many cases will tax it to the end.
Still, I can't afford a new G4 so maybe the 190.00 might be money well spent right now. Appreciate the help, Byron -- 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
