On Nov 24, 2008, at 2:37 PM, Jasiu wrote:
> > How can I tell if I can install dual processors on my 400 MHZ > Sawtooth? There are numerous DP upgrades for that one, both third party made for it, and ones that shipped from Apple (although those were only ever dual 500's iirc), whether they're cost-effective is an entirely different subject. > Is the installation of DP even warranted or should I just > install a faster single processor? A single 1Ghz upgrade for that is cheap, and quite effective. I have the GigEthernet Mac (same as Sawtooth but faster ethernet and another few minor diffs) with a OWC 1Gig upgrade in mine and it's still quite serviceable. A faster video card than the stock is almost as good an upgrade, though. I have a ATI Radeon 9000 in mine (iirc...their low end upgrade) and it's helped as well. > Are there many programs that take > advantage of duals? Depending on the OS version, a lot. OS X itself makes good use of DP architectures. That said, any program that crunches that hard probably is better served by saving your money for a newer, faster Mac. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
