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Sonnet PowerPC G4 , 500 MHz (EG4-500-1M) Processor Upgrade

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  • Product Type: Processor Upgrade
  • Processor Type: PowerPC G4
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Sonnet PowerPC G4 , 500 MHz (EG4-500-1M) Processor Upgrade
 
 
 
 
 
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The Sonnet Encore G4 can make your G4 Power Mac one of the fastest desktop computers in the world. The Encore G4 incorporates the fourth generation PowerPC G4 processor, now engineered with new copper-based process technology to allow the chip to remain remarkably cool while running blazingly fast. Designed with a 1 MB level 2 backside cache, the Encore G4 delivers the ultimate in stability and performance. From scrolling windows and launching applications, to operating graphics programs and playing power-hungry games, you can expect head-turning performance gains from your newly upgraded G3 Mac.??This product is designed for Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one, Power Macintosh G3 Blue & White, Power Macintosh G3 Desktop, Power Macintosh G3 Minitower, Power Macintosh Server G3, Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics), Macintosh Server G4 (PCI Graphics).
 

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New life for an old G3 Mac

Date of Review:  Dec 14, 2003
The Bottom Line: Recommended because of the speedboost, the stability and the compatibility and because it's cheaper than other G4 ZIFs
Review: Installation is a breeze. Instructions are very clear. Open your Mac, remove the heatsink and replace the original processor by this one.
In a G3 Beige, you'll need cache enabler software and you have to install a special Startup disk X control...
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Recommended to buy: Yes

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MPN EG4-500-1M

Key Features

Product Type Processor Upgrade
Processor Type PowerPC G4

Processor

Product Type   Processor Upgrade
Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Type   PowerPC G4
Clock Speed   500 MHz

Memory

L2 Cache Size 1 MB

Other Features

Platform   Mac
Package Qty. 1

Warranty

Warranty 3 Years

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UPC 073231100156
Product ID 20123749
 

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Sonnet Encore G4 - 500 MHz Processor - EG4-500-1M
Compatible with Power Mac Platinum G3 Desktop/Tower/Ser ver/All-in-one, Blue&white G3, Graphite G4 PCI Graphics (No motherboard jumper change required)
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