[dave49er]

I bought a Sawtooth G4 450 with 1GB RAM, Radeon 8500 64MB, Sonnet ATA-133 card with Maxtor ATA-133 40GB and 120GB drives, DVD burner and zip for $240. It is not dual CPU capable. I've found 3 CPU upgrades in my approximate price range:

1. OWC Mercury Extreme [email protected] with 2MB L3 Cache for PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics/Sawtooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio & Quicksilver Models. 7455 G4/1GHz Guaranteed to 1.2GHz. Plug & Play Ready Set! 3yr OWC Warranty, 30 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee. $249.00
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Othe...ng/MEG41012L2S/

2. Sonnet Encore/ST G4/1.2GHz Processor Upgrade W/ 2MB L3 Cache for AGP Macs. 3yr Sonnet Warranty. $249
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonn...logy/SG412002M/

3. PowerLogix PowerForce47 G4/1.6GHz with 512K 1:1 L2 Cache Per Processor for PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics/Sawtooth and Gigabit Ethernet Models. 3 Year PowerLogix/OWC Warranty + 30 Day 100% Money-Back. (1.25GHz Processor running at 1.6GHz) $269.00
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/PowerLogix/PF47S1600AG/

From perusing the forum, it seems like #3, the 7447A would be best because of the power supply in my machine, and roughly equivalent speedwise. I am a bit leery of the 1.25 -> 1.6GHz overclock, but it does come with a 3 year warranty & 30 day money back guarantee.

Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Dave

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Try to find a gigadesigns 1.33 or 1.6ghz chip.

[outsourced]

Speaking from experience:
Sonnet => Yes
GigaDesigns => Yes
Powerlogix => No

Shop around. Don't just stick with OWC. Newegg.com sells Sonnet. You can buy GigaDesigns direct or from any of their other resellers.

[Thade]

$234.00 for Sonnet 1.2 @ buy.com. They also have regular 10% off coupons (up to 15.00) and free shipping. 2MB L3 and Sonnet CPUs are bulletproof

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...1&loc=101&sp=1

BTW: nice score on the Powermac

[LeeG]

I had an AGP G4/500, Radeon 8500, 1Gb ram, 2 HDs, that I wanted to upgrade also.

I went with the 1.4GHz OWC card - and I have been VERY happy with it - flawless installation, has been running great - no problems whatsoever.

Doesn't answer your question, but that was my experience, maybe it will factor into your decision-

L

[dave49er]

Originally Posted by Thade

$234.00 for Sonnet 1.2 @ buy.com. They also have regular 10% off coupons (up to 15.00) and free shipping. 2MB L3 and Sonnet CPUs are bulletproof

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...1&loc=101&sp=1

BTW: nice score on the Powermac

Thanks. I placed my order:

sku: 10339021
description: Sonnet Encore/ST G4 - Processor upgrade - 1 PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz - L3 2 MB
qty: 1
unit price: $209.99
item total: $209.99
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sku: 89587692
description: take $25 OFF the purchase of $250 or more (Excludes Cellular, Books, and game consoles. Not compatible with Affiliate program.)
qty: 1
unit price: $0.00
item total: $0.00
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sku: 10323928
description: D-Link DUB H4 - 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
qty: 1
unit price: $24.99
item total: $24.99
================================================== =======
Subtotal: $234.98
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $17.03
TOTAL: $252.01

I get a $15 rebate on the hub; it allowed me to use the $25 off $250 coupon (the Sonnet was 234.99 before the coupon). Free shipping. The machine was already upgraded in every way but the CPU, so I figured this would probably be a better machine than a Mini, at a lower cost.

[bossep]

I am sure you made the correct decision. I bought Sonnet 1.2GHz too and I'm very happy with it. I should have bought the 1.4 version, but the shop couldn't offer me it. I did not only buy a new cpu, I updated my Sawtooth to a Digital Audio to have the power for an ATI 9800Pro, to be prepared for Tiger. The advantage with DA is that it can take 2xcpu.

[phantomdragonz]

I have a sonnet 1ghz in mine... I love it...

breathed some more life into my old mac!

Zach

[bad_quote]

He already ordered.

[dave49er]

Put it in last night. It kicks some major ass. I'm not sure which is faster, it or my MDD Dual 867.