If you are new to this, go with the Sonnet cards. They make it a point to not have jumper settings and such. Plug them in, install any software you need, and go. Everything is in the box and will run reliably.
OWC cards usually give you more bang for the buck, plus they can be overclocked; usually with a very high success rate. However, not everything is always included (depends on the model) and there are usually a number of settings that you might have to make. Top notch cards, I've bought at least half a dozen OWC upgrades since I discovered them in 2000, but they aren't always for the beginner. Not to scare you off, but this is a little bit tougher than installing RAM. However, if you feel confident, go ahead and try the OWC cards. Otherwise, stick with Sonnet. > Hello Mac Friends, > > I have a G4 500MHz "Sawtooth" that I have just upgraded from 256MG RAM to > 768, and have ordered another 512 to max it out. I bought it not quite 2 > years ago used, and love it. The G5s look of course fabulous but are in no > way in my budget! > > My question now is about upgrading the CPU, with either a Sonnet module or > OWC Mercury Extreme. Money is a consideration, and I'm only able to spend > in the $250-$330 range right now. > > Would an upgrade of this level offer me *noticeable* speed increase? > Primarily I am using Photoshop, Illustrator and Pagemaker - in OS 9.2. I am > not really a gamer (though I might be as time goes on, and my husband > certainly would be, though he is not a Mac person <gasp>) > > It seems from researching online that the Sonnet and the OWC products are > the same - don't they both come with everything in the package (i.e. heat > sink, etc) so that the swap is easy to do - even for a beginner? > > Any words of wisdom when making this choice? I've been trying to read the > actual user reviews of these products but wanted to ask the "live" people > here on this list. > > Thanks so much, > Michelle and Herd > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.happydogsrescue.com -- 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
