---------- Original message ---------- Subject: Re: Cube ? Date: Saturday, 16. June 2012 From: Rick <[email protected]> To: [email protected] > So... I may bump up the memory to max, and add a processor to speed > things up, if OS 9 can handle that ? > > /So, let me ask, is there anyone out there running a cube max out in > memory and a processor, > but just running OS 9 only ?, if so how does it run, or some problems ?/
CPU: === Processors can be a problem. Most newer G4 processors, like a 7448 or a 7457 require an Open Firmware patch, and for Mac OS 9 additionally an NVRAM patch (which is lost everytime the NVRAM is zapped). Also, only Mac OS 9.2.1/9.2.2 work with these kind of processors. Other G4 processors, that were available in pre-2003 Mac models, should work fine with Mac OS 9.2.x. With the Cube you additional have to watch out for the power consumption or you will destroy the VRM (voltage regulartor module). The original 450/500 MHz 7400 or 7410 CPU consumes only < 6 Watts. A faster and newer 1 GHz 7455 will use close to 20 Watts. (Sorry, this is in german:) http://www.macinfo.de/hardware/chips.html#powerpc Memory: ===== Mac OS can only use so much memory, and I read somewhere that for applications only 1 GB are available anyways. Mac OS 9 itself can handle up to 1.5 GB of memory, which is the maximum for the Cube anyways. Memory is never a problem. Having more, you (or the OS) can always use less… My Cube: ====== My Power Mac G4 Cube is disasembled for the moment, and as soon as I have the time I will do some upgrading to the processor. It’s now a stock G4 450 MHz with max’d out 1.5 GB or memory. I use an nVidia GeForce 2 MX400 from a Quicksilver I also own. But the graphics card is rather important if you plan to use Mac OS X. Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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
