chuck wrote: >(As with some other users, I was actually disappointed >that the G3 upgrade card I installed didn't provide a dramatic performance >boost; the 604e with 1 MB L2 cache was a very strong performer.)
I'll second that Chuck. I had boosted my PTP and PCP to 250 mHz 604e's, and the difference when I went to a 300 mHz G3/512k was barely noticeable. Jay wrote: >By unplugging each fan and >running the machine I found that the processor fan contributed the most >noise. I attribute that to the plastic bracket that holds the processor fan >which is in turn mounted to a cross bar thingy (tech term). The fan just >vibrates the whole works.. Jay, I posted a note a while back about excessive vibration coming from the Nidec fan in my PCP. I actually replaced the fan with a nidec from a Mac 2Si. The 2Si fan was the same size, but drew less power and was thicker, and, despite being many years older, substantially smoother running. I attributed this to the 2Si nidec being made in Japan whilst the PCP nidec was made in China. I also had another PCP with a processor fan which failed altogether. I think that PCP owners should take note that excessive vibration on the fan that sits in that CPU hold bown bracket may contribute to problems over time. I recommend that if you splice a connector onto one of these fans, that the wires be twisted and soldered berfore taping to ensure a solid connection. A soldering kit for computer tinkering is about $10 - $15 and mine has had far more use than I originally envisioned. Cheers...Michael btw Chuck...one can never tinker too much with these machines...=) -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
