Well it depends, my G3-400 will probably be the last CPU upgrade on the
8500.
I'm sure new cpu's might need different pinouts or voltages so that the ZIF
cant be used with them.
I think you will be seeing alot of changes on the new Macs as far as
processors go. And the Mac you can upgrade and use for 10 yrs is probably a
thing of the past IMO.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: PCI PowerMacs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: 8500 upgrade questions
>
>
> Andy Barrus wrote:
>
> > You didn't mention PowerLogix...what's your opinion of them?
>
> They are ok. Stable but they don't clock as fast as XLR8.
>
> > I put one inan 8500 and have been very happy with it. Now my son has a
> > 7300 and is
> > looking to upgrade to G3 or possibly G4. For this machine would it be
> > better to buy a processor card or a carrier card with a ZIF?
>
> I always think the carrier/ZIF is the best way to go. It offers you an
> upgrade path.
>
> -- Kyle H. Hansen
>
> JESUS SAVES!...but Gretzsky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!!
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