Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-18 Thread Geke
There was a 500 MHz dual processor. Oops, you’re right--I forgot that snakebite I’m using daily...! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-17 Thread Geke
Leopard is a bit slower than Tiger, so you have to decide if it’s worth it. Otherwise, running Leopard on this DA is not a problem. The only problem is with installing it, unless you can use another faster Mac for that: connect the DA in target disk mode and install onto its harddisk from the

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-17 Thread Geke
Gene Henley wrote: I`d like to slightly vary the question. I have a prior model which has a 100Mhz bus. The current processor is 450Mhz. I`d like to upgrade. On 100MHz models, only CPUs from 100MHz models make sense: a 600MHz CPU from a 133MHz Mac runs at 450MHz in a 100MHz Mac, unless you

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-17 Thread peterhaas
Because 450MHz is about the fastest 100MHz CPU that Apple has used, your only option would be a CPU upgrade like Sonnet etc. There was a 500 MHz dual processor. A related dual processor for a 133 MHz but was 533 MHz. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-17 Thread maggell42
http://www.macupgrades.co.uk/store/machine.php?name=powermac-g4-digital-audio -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread Jonathan Smith
It is my understanding that as long as the Powermac shares the same Front Side Bus, in this case, a 133 MHz, then yes, a CPU from a later model will be compatible. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread peterhaas
It is my understanding that as long as the Powermac shares the same Front Side Bus, in this case, a 133 MHz, then yes, a CPU from a later model will be compatible. There are two 133 MHz processor standards: DA and QS. Processor card power comes from the motherboard on a DA. Processor card

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread Valter Prahlad
Il giorno 16-05-2011 13:36, Robert Menes ha scritto: I have a Power Mac G4 Digital Audio that I'm looking to upgrade for a friend. It is the 466 MHz model, running OS X 10.4.11. Which brings me to my question: what are some good compatible upgrades for DA Power Macs? I have a G4 DA as

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread Bill Connelly
Il giorno 16-05-2011 13:36, Robert Menes ha scritto: I have a Power Mac G4 Digital Audio that I'm looking to upgrade for a friend. It is the 466 MHz model, running OS X 10.4.11. Which brings me to my question: what are some good compatible upgrades for DA Power Macs? I bought a DA

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread Alex Barnes
I got my Quicksilver dual 800 from FleaBay for $50 shipped. How long ago was this? I bought a DA online that someone had put a Dual 533MHz cpu from another DA. I feel very fortunate to have it ... it was the first G4 I had really wanted to buy when it first came out, but couldnt afford the

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread admin
I like the Quicksilver machine=quieter than dual drive doors, plenty of PCI slots and some room inside with the ZIP drive cage removed. On May 16, 2011, at 12:00 PM, Alex Barnes wrote: Quicksilver dual 800 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those