Bruce, Did you install the new processor yourself? How difficult is it to do?
On Nov 24, 5:02 pm, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
