Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 faster Mac. Then make a disk image of the DA’s boot partition to another disk (or partition) so you won’t need to use the other Mac again, in case your boot partition goes bad. Upgrading the processor, in my opinion, is only worth the trouble if you at least double the speed. And often you can get a complete machine, MDD or QS, for the same price as a CPU upgrade. That means you’d have two good Macs instead of one, for the same cost! In your case, you could look on ebay for a QS 2002 with a broken CPU. Geke -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 dive deep into firmware settings. Because 450MHz is about the fastest 100MHz CPU that Apple has used, your only option would be a CPU upgrade like Sonnet etc. Good luck, Geke -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 power comes through a stand-off screw on a QS. It is possible to install a QS processor in a DA PROVIDED the required +12 volts for the processor card is separately provided. The usual way of doing this is to provide a cable with a Molex connector on one end and a #10 eyelet on the other. Pin #1 on the Molex for +12 volts. Also, the required fan power is different between a QS and a DA. The usual way of doing this is to provide a cable with a Molex connector on one end and mating connector on the other end. Pin #1 for the Molex; pin #2 on the Molex for +12 volts return. -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 well. It was a 667 MHz model, and I installed an OWC Mercury G4/1.4 GHz CPU upgrade. It certainly made this Mac much more useful (I work in DTP using Adobe CS3 and, while not really fast, it's usable). My feedback on this upgrade is twofold. While it runs smoothly in OSX (10.3 and 10.4), I had several issues in OS9: - Occasional freezes on startup - Occasional system crashes when running games - Audio is sometimes not working (no sound whatsoever), and you have to re-boot several times to get it back - Formac ProTV card not working anymore So, if you're still using OS9, beware of CPU upgrades. There is (was?) a database of user reports on CPU upgrades on the XLR8 site: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 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 price at that time. I think I paid around $100 including Shipping for this one ... feel like it was a steal. What happens to the monetary value of such wondering machines? -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 price at that time. I think I paid around $100 including Shipping for this one ... feel like it was a steal. -- 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA
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 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 and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
