On Oct 4, 2008, at 11:49 AM, Len Gerstel wrote:
> > > On Oct 4, 2008, at 7:06 AM, Doug Burton wrote: > >> >> I just ordered a processor upgrade from OWC <http:// >> eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MAXG47S1600/ >>> and 2-512 Mb sticks of iRam from NewEgg for the extra DA I have >> sitting here in my room. I've never upgraded a processor like this >> before, is it pretty easy to do? I've done the ones in a B&W and >> beige machines but this will be my first DA. I plan to use this >> as my >> main computer and I'm basically taking everything out of my previous >> main system, the G4 500 Mhz upgraded B&W. I will be using the combo >> DVD/CDRW and 80 GB HD and adding a 120 Gb HD for data. I presently >> have 10.3.9 on the HD and I understand I can run Leopard with the >> processor upgrade, are there any special tricks that need to be done >> before this will work? Any advice appreciated. > > The processor is slightly harder to replace than in a beige G3, but > not much. To remove the current one, you take 2 clips off to remove > the heatsink, then the processor card is attached with 3 phillips > screws. I am not certain about the Newer card, but the screws that > hold the heat sink to the processor card can be a little difficult > for the fumble fingered on some cards. My fingers are pretty good, but the eyes that guide them can be a little fumbled from time to time 8^) > While you have the case open, it would be a good time to blow all the > dust bunnies out of the fans and case and check the fans for proper > operation. You should be fine with 2 HD and a single 1.6GHz > processor. I have a dual 1.2GHz and 4 HD in my home DA and I would > get frequent hard system freezes that would only be recoverable from > by a hard restart with the power button. After futzing around trying > to diagnose it, I left the case open and lo and behold, no more > crashes. Therefore: overheating issues in my DA. This one is pretty clean, I've been using it to substitute parts while troubleshooting my server DA and everything has been removed and reinstalled. > I would use the faster hard drive for the boot volume if possible, > but the difference between an 80 and 120 is likely pretty small. > > No hacks needed to run Leopard, it will see a faster than 867MHz > processor and install away. Just be aware that with Leopard, you lose > the ability to run any classic apps (but you can still boot into 9 if > needed). > > The next upgrade I would get as soon as possible is a core image > video card like the 9600. An upgraded video card will really make the > interface snappy. > > Len Good info Len, thanks much. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
