Bill Bradford wrote:
> Finally got around to re-setting-up a PowerMac 7600 (200Mhz 604e)
> that I had laying around. Installed MacOS 9.1 on it.
Great machine... easy to get into also!
>
>
> Went and picked up the SIIG "USB DUALPORT PCI" 2-port PCI USB
> adapter from CompUSA for $20. Turns out, its the same card
> (same design and layout, even) as the Belkin 2-port, and $10
> cheaper (I paid $19). Downloaded the USB Card support files
> from the Apple website, and now the HP ScanJet 7450C works
> fine (and I can move it off my PC, yay!).
>
> A few questions:
>
> - Anybody running a USB keyboard/mouse with a PCI USB
> card, instead of the ADB keyboard and mouse?
Yes, I am actually running an iMac keyboard on here and a Apple Pro mouse
(usb optical) off of a usb card with a 4 port hub. The printer is connected
to the card along with the hub connection. The kbd/mouse and Quick Cam off
the hub.
>
>
> - Recommendations for a G3 upgrade card? I'm looking
> for one (new or used) 300Mhz or better.
I have tried them all and still prefer the XLR8 carrier card where you can
upgrade the zifs from the lowest G3 to whatever G4... :))
>
>
> - Where to get VRAM? I'd like to up this machine to
> 4Mb VRAM, or even put in a 3rd-party PCI video card
> (like a GeForce 2MX) if I can find out which ones
> are supported.
I'd go with a card. Either the ATI or even a VooDoo card. I have one 9500
with a VooDoo3 2000 and another running an ATI and a VooDoo5 5500....
>
>
> - System RAM. I've only got 48meg, so if anybody has
> some 7600-compatible RAM for sale, please email me
> privately. I'd like to avoid having to buy complete
> systems off eBay to get RAM.
Ram is very cheap now and an excellent time to pick up a couple sticks.
Don't waste your time on the smaller ones for your 7600. You can find 128's
for as low as $45 now....
>
>
> - System L2 cache. Will a 1Meg L2 cache simm work in
> this box, or should I just concentrate on finding a
> G3 upgrade card?
Go with the card.... :))
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill
>
Tim
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