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Thanks to all for the information about G4 Macs. Now the decision as to
which OWC processor upgrade is best for my AGP/400Mhz G4. On the one
hand theres the <span class="desc">"PowerLogix PowerForce47 G4/1.6GHz
with 512K 1:1 L2 Cache on Processor for PowerMac G4 AGP
Graphics/Sawtooth" at $239. This unit apparently varys its processor
speed depending on applications in use. The detailed data on the unit
states that it runs at 900Mhz most of the time and only jumps to 1.6
when loading a new page into your browser. </span><font size="2"
face="Verdana">CPU
Director now also supports DFS, or Dynamic Frequency Switching. DFS
allows the operating system to dynamically choose either full or half
CPU speed depending on the software load. The user can set the
parameters for this via the Energy Saver System Preference. Since the
majority of tasks do not need full throttle CPU power at all times,
when set for 'Automatic,' the operating system increases clock speed as
needed, and decreases it as needed, on the fly - all without user
intervention. Am I paying for 1.6 only to use 900Mhz?<br>
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</font><span class="desc">Then theres a </span><span class="desc">"PowerLogix
PowerForce55 G4/1.4GHz (1400MHz) Upgrade with 2MB Cache for PowerMac G4
AGP Models w/100MHz Bus" at $249. The data sheet states that it runs at
1.4Mhz. Maybe this is better because its runs at a constant 1.4Mhz.<br>
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If anyone has any opinions on these two choices, please chime in!
Thanks for your comments!<br>
<br>
Tom<br>
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