on 9/18/01 2:50 PM, James Grubic at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> <<Also, check ebay for a cpu daughtercard and cache combo from a
>> PowerTowerPro
>> (the powerCurve will also accept any daughtercard from the PowerWave or
>> PowerCenter series, but these topped out at 150 so it's not much of a gain)
>> The
>> PowerTower and PowerCenterPro daughtercards cards MAY also work, but are high
>> clock cards ie. over 50 mhz, and might not be terribly reliable>>
>
>
> FYI,
>
> We've plunked a 604e/240 from a PowerTower Pro into a PowerCenter 120
> (low profile) and it works great. The 604e is one of my favorites as it
> gives pretty close to G3 performance.
>
> I have put together several souped-up PowerCurve computers ($99 from
> http://www.shrevesystems.com ) and every PowerCenter CPU (604/120, etc.)
> I have put in works great. Therefore, I would logically conclude that
> the PTP CPU should work great in the PowerCurve.
>
> One thing for certain - these CPUs will not work in a PowerBase.
> However, the PowerLogix G3 upgrades all have a PowerBase switch and they
> work fine. You almost have to upgrade your hard drive and memory to take
> advantage of it tho. You don't need a cache if you go the way of the G3
> upgrade.
>
Seeing as Motoroka just released the 1.6 gHz G5, I wonder how long before we
see aftermarket cards for those? We have passed the point of diminishing
returns, but I love to speculate...
Jim Snyder
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