On May 24, 3:17 pm, killajay41889 <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi im new to mac and i got a old G4 for 20 bucks and it works okay but > im really looking into upgradeing the cpu for something with a bit > more juice is there a way to do so one other thing i forgot to mention. for my comparison of ripping DVDs, i used the same DVD drive for both the intel machine and the QS. the rate at which an older OEM DVD from a QS can read is probably the real limiting factor if you were comparing that task on an old G4 and a newer intel mac. i thought that would go without saying, but in the interest of absolute clarity, i guess i should mention this, too. so if you do upgrade the processor, remember where the real bottlenecks are, and that is usually I/O. if you need to read or write big files, upgrade the HD and pay attention to the sustained internal transfer rate. you can test this with a number of utilities, like Hard Disk Speed Tools, etc. if you have to read/write to the optical drive, upgrade the DVD. if you're moving large files over a net, upgrade the connection. so long as you have apps that don't require an intel processor, an upgraded G4 is a smokin fast and thoroughly reliable computer (unlike G5s and intel macs), that will give you years of dependable service (unlike g5s and intel macs). -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
