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900MHz G3 upgrade for B&W, worth the $?
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I was given a B&W 400 and it runs ok in 10.2 but I'm thinking about getting the 900MHz upgrade for it for $250. I've already scrounged up an 80GB 7200 RPM HD, 32MB Radeon 7000 PCI, and 1GB of RAM for it. I guess I'm wondering what kind of performance I can expect with all that plus a 900MGz G3 CPU. I figure I'll be using the machine as a server and general use workstation.
Any ideas?
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If the machine was free, then why not? I think you'll see a nice performance boost.
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There's gonna be a huge difference between an G3/400 and a G3/900. If you can afford it and want to run OS X then you'll need it for sure. OS X just ain't fun with a slow Mac.
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one
pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside,
thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"
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Can I have your old processor if you get an upgrade?
I'm still running a 233MHz G3 (Beige).
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"…I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than
you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods,
you will understand why I dismiss yours." - Stephen F. Roberts
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Moderator  Join Date: Sep 2001
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Yes, get the upgrade. It's a good price.
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I like chicken
I like liver
Meow Mix, Meow Mix
Please de-liv-er
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