Thanks Paul that's exactly what I wanted to know. I run an old version of InDesign and PhotoShop. $50 sounds about right. I'll be checking the LEM Swap list an eBay for deals --glen
----- Original Message ----- > From: par <[email protected]> > To: G-Group <[email protected]> > Cc: > Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 7:41 AM > Subject: Re: Quicksilver processor upgrade easier than expected > > I see a good speed hike with InDesign and Photo Shop. Usually the > processor upgrades for the Quicksilver are so expensive I haven't even > considered them, but recently got a good deal - $50 - which made it > reasonable. > Paul Riemerman > > > On Nov 6, 4:56 pm, glen <[email protected]> wrote: >> ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: par <[email protected]> >> >> > I just upgraded my 933 Mhz Quicksilver 2002 with a 1 Ghz dual >> > processor. It was much easier than I thought it would be, based on >> > installation instructions I picked up on the net, implying you're >> > almost certain to bend the processor pins/wreck the upgrade processor. >> > I just took special care to pull the old processor straight up, and >> > not force in the new processor. >> >> > Anyone you got the idea it's not an upgrade to try without extreme >> > skill stop worrrying. >> >> I have a recently purchased 933 Mhz Quicksilver 2002. Just curious as to > how much of a noticeable speed increase you see with the dual 1 GHz upgrade. > I > have been thinking of doing a processor and video card upgrade on the cheap. > Any > recommendations on a video card upgrade? >> >> Not worried about the installation, as you stated be careful with the pins. > And I always use grounding strap to prevent any fatal static discharges. > --glen > > -- > 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 > -- 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
