> Delaying the inevitable (G4/933) perhaps, but looking for list veteran > advice between following two accelerator boards for my S900/233: Sonnet > Technologies Crescendo G4/450 MHz w/1024k 2:1 Cache vs. XLR8 MACh > Carrier SSE w/XLR8 MACh ZIF 450MHz 9x G4 1MB Cache Processor w/Altivec > (OCW $299 and $329, respectively). Aside from the ZIF "advantage" (think > they'll EVER make a chip over 450 for this machine?), can you pro's > articulate the pros and cons of each device - in language that neophytes > like myself can understand? Thanks, all! > Steve - Two Harbors, Minnesota > 1.: Sonnet uses overclocked processors. But they have a 3 year warranty.
2.: Xlr8 cards are adjustable, you can play with dip switches to (carefully!) overclock CPU and motherboard. Ziff is a big plus for future upgrades. Everybody i know recommends xlr8. Chrisso -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL SM LIST PRICES - 24x Bootable SCSI CDROM $39.99, Umax Processors $19.99 PowerSupplies from C500/C600 $49.99 J700/S900 $79.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> 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]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
