On 2/19/05 5:02 PM, "Steve Haybeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, > Just joined as I have a 7600 beige desktop. What is the max processor I > can use in this configuration? Does it support dual processors? I plan > on upgrading the ram to the max 1GB. It already has the most video ram > it can support. I also have a similar model in a G3 desktop. G3 is > alot faster. I'd like to be able to use OS X so I heard that I need > more processor and ram. Has Mac OS 9.1 in it now. One thing about > these macs is that they are very quiet. Also very easy to work on. > What is the max hard drive I can use in this combination. It currently > is a 132MHz processor. > > > Welcome! Your 7600 has 3 PCI slots so you haven't maxed out your video RAM. You've only maxed out the onboard video ram. You can upgrade the video by getting an PCI ATI Radeon 7000 (32MB) video card or may even the new ATI PCI 9200 (128MB) (I'm not too sure about compatibility with this newer card), or if you can find them, the Voodoo video cards (though they won't be that great with OSX). Just make sure they're Mac compatible. You might also want to invest in a PCI ATA card (make sure it's for a Mac). You'll be able to use the cheaper and larger ATA drives. As for your processor, you'll need to get a processor card. Sonnet and Powerlogix and even Daystar carry them. Sonnet has G4 cards running at 800Mhz. Get the G4 cards. Daystar sells carrier cards which require a separate ZIF processor. If you want to run X you'll need to install Xpostfacto. You can get it at : http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/ OS X doesn't run natively on the 7600. In order to use Xpostfacto you'll need to keep your current OS 9.1 system and use Xpostfacto to switch between the two OS's (if you don't want to run pre-X apps in Classic mode). Hope this helps! -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
