On Aug 19, 2009, at 2:09 PM, Dan Knight, LowEndMac.com wrote:
> > Here's something we don't have on Low End Mac, something a reader just > asked about: What models are CPUs pulled from other Power Macs > compatible with? > > I know that 466 and 533 MHz CPUs from Digital Audio work with the 100 > Mhz bus in Sawtooth and Mystic, NOT EASILY nor speedily, > and all G4 Power Macs with AGP video > appear to use exactly the same CPU connector. > True, but see below. > This could create a market for pulled CPUs.... Already is one. It is called the Low End Mac Swap LIst. > > Looking forward to your feedback! For all G4 AGP Straight drop ins: Same generation ie Sawtooth to Sawtooth Gig Ethernet to Gig Ethernet etc. Across generations: A single Gig Ethernet is a drop in in a Sawtooth Dual Gig Ethernets will drop in in a Sawtooth with a Uni N version greater than 7, IIRC A DA or Quicksilver processor will fit in a Gig Ethernet or Sawtooth with the following caveats: You need to remove an onboard IDE connector to get it to fit, not a procedure for the squeamish. It will run 25% slower than rated speed. The multiplier is on the cpu card. So a 533MHz will run at 400MHz (4x133.33MHz=533MHz, 4 x 100MHz = 400MHz). A QS will work in a DA with a 12V lead to the 4th mounting post that is not used when installed in a DA. HTH, Len --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
