[G4] Processor Upgrades.

[Hal]

Well, if you got it to work, it would run at 550mHz in your system 
initially. The 733mHz CPU module is set to run on a 133mHz bus with a 
5.5 multiplier. You should be able to change the resistors on the 
module to get it to run at 700mhz. You can probably find help on how to 
tweak the module at Mike Breeden's xlr8yourmac.com website.

The downside of using a QS733 module is that those didn't have any L3 
cache. It'll still be faster than your 350mHz module, but it won't 
perform like a CPU with an L3.

If you're interested in tinkering, I have an 867mHz module from my QS 
I'd be willing to sell pretty cheap. It has 2mb of L2 cache, so it'll 
be a lot faster than the QS733 module.

Good luck.

best,
-Hal


On Dec 24, 2004, at 9:26 AM, Alastair W.Hendrie wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find any 
> reference to it in the archives, or even on the net.
>
> Can the processor in a 350Mhz AGP G4 be upgraded using a 733Mhz 
> Quicksilver processor?
>
> I've seen them appearing very cheaply ($40) on E-bay, but can't find 
> out if it's possible to do.
>
> I know the bus speeds are different, but what info I can find on other 
> processor upgrades seems to indicate it will just run slightly slower 
> (~700Mhz).
>
> Season's greetings to everyone.
>
> Regards,
>
> Alastair.