On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 09:17 AM, Jason White wrote: > Hello List, > > I'm planning on replacing the stock 120Mhz processor card in my 8500 > (actually my dad's) with a 180 or 200Mhz one. Aside from the card, is > there anything else (software or hardware) I need to replace? From the > advice of this list, I'm planning on adding 256M of RAM and a USB 1 > card > (for newer printer support) while I'm in there. >
If you're going to go to the trouble of opening the 8500 case, you'd want to STRONGLY consider a G3 or G4 upgrade card. what kind of work do you plan on using the system for i.e, gaming, word processing, web surfing? I replaced a 200mhz card in my 7500 a few months ago; what a difference! Virtually all apps fly open. I found my Powerlogix Powerforce G3 card for $120 USD on ebay, very slightly used. If you ever plan on running OS X, you'd be well advised to go with a G4 upgrade and at least 512 mb RAM. Hope this helps. JBlanton Austin TX -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
