Jim wrote:
>That is because PowerComputing took liberties with timings and components to >squeeze extra performance out of their systems. The Apple card is just not >up to snuff. > >Jim Snyder Although the above is true with regard to PowerComputing tweaking components to get the most out of them, that's only partly right in this case. The PowerCenters (and PowerCurves. PowerTowers and PowerCenterPro's) are variations of the Apple 'Catalyst' mobo, aka PowerMac 7200. Apple never did develop removable processor technology for it's 7200's, probably to keep the heat off it's 7500/7600/7300 series desktops. Apple said it was to keep costs down, but somehow that just doesn't fly, and Apple has a history of 'hobbling' less expensive computer in it's lineup to justify the expense of it's flagship models eg...the Mac 2Si, a computer that was held to 20 mHz and 4 ram slots to prevent it cutting into 2Ci sales. Power Computing took the basic 7200 mobo, and, among other impressive engineering feats, made it capable of using removable cpu's by adding something called a 'drty' line to their removable cpus. This was also done by PowerLogix, NewerTechnology, XLR8, and other third party cpu manufacturers, in fact everyone but...Apple...=). The Apple cards from the 7x00s, 8x00's and 9x00's will work in the PowerWaves and PowerTowerPro's due they being based on the Nitro & Tsunami boards, which did have removable cpu technology. Recently, I installed a 120 mHz 601 cpu daughtercard (complete with Peltier cooler) from a PowerCurve 120 (circa Mac 7200 75mHz and 90mHz) into a Mac 7500/100. It works flawlessly, and shows once again how poorly Apple served it's customer base before the clones came along and showed the faithful what they were being denied. Cheers...Michael >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michael S. Macdonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Robert wrote: >> >> >Does any one know if i can switch the daughter card from a Powercenter >into >> >an 8500 MOBO? >> >> Yes, up to the 604 / 150. Oddly enough , an Apple card won't work in a >> PowerCenter tho... -- 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>
