> Does anyone know what are the different L2 cache's that were available for > the 7500?
There are 3 sizes of L2 cache for the 7500 series computers: 256K, 512K, and 1mb. I did bench testing with Norton Systemworks to see how much difference the larger L2 cache made. According to the test, there was about a 20% increase in system speed with the 1mb cache compared to no cache, and about 10% compared to the 256 cache. Personally I couldn't see much difference in actual application performance, but it may depend on what kind of application you use. I tend to agree with the other lister who said that a G3 upgrade was more cost-effective. However, if you only have a little money to spend, an L2 cache may be worth it to you. By the way, you may be able to get a 256K L2 cache for free from someone who has upgraded to a G3. Just keep in mind that the 7500 sometimes can be fussy about cache chips. For instance, I took a 256K cache chip from a 7600 and tried it in a 7500 and it wouldn't work. On the other hand, I have 1mb L2 cache chips that worked in an 8500, a 7600 and a 7500. I have some 1mb cache sticks that I'm not using any more and which I'll sell for $15 each. Hope this helps, tafkar -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:pci-powermacs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
