[G4] CPU Upgrade Question

[Luke Rademacher]

My first impression and response would be no.

But then I've never tried and don't know 100% for sure.

My assumption is that Your single 733MHz QS G4 is a single processor  
system. It's never had a dual processor in it before so the QS may  
not be able to communicate with the dual 1GHz processor without some  
sort of Firmware upgrade.

But Then there are Upgrade kits sold by a few companies to do upgrade  
a Single processor G4 to a Dual G4. I do not know what those kits  
from Power Logix or Sonnett or Newer Technology employs.

I suggest you ask around more to other people on this List and also  
check out other Mac upgrade lists and maybe some retailers such as  
OWC (www.macsales.com) and see what they tell you.

Peace,

Luke Rademacher
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On Dec 22, 2008, at 3:21 PM, Alan Kidner wrote:

> Can I upgrade my July 2001 Quicksilver G4 (733MHz M8359LL/A) using  
> an Apple duel 1GHz processor with heatsink and fan from a 2002  
> Quicksilver G4?
>
> Any help much appreciated.  Thank you.
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