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Well... franken-iMac is done... :) — #22

If there is a way to get any 'ol V2 to work on the iMac you can get SLI...but you'd have to get the Obsidian 24x card. It's a dual V2 card, runs a bit more in the $$ dept., and is …
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Well... franken-iMac is done... :) — #24

Really. ARgh. a month ago, my computer was pimp. Lots ram, upgraded hD, voodoo2, and 333mhz. didnt have the 466 mhz upgrade though, was planning on getting one in a bit. now T…
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Rev A VS Rev D CD Roms (iMac) — #1

Ok, according to the PDF file about iMacs, it says that Rev A CDROMS are NOT interchangeable with Rev D, or damage will result. I've been using my green buttoned (rev D) CD ROM on…
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Rev A VS Rev D CD Roms (iMac) — #2

Ca$h, do you know if thats only between Rev A's and D's? I need a replacement for a Rev C drive and was gunna use one out of a fried Rev/B. I couldn't see any probs!!? + wat do the…
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Rev A VS Rev D CD Roms (iMac) — #3

Basically, Rev A Cdroms are Rev A only. I dont know why... but I've been breaking that rule for a while and nothing has happened..yet.... So, Rev B-D is all the same (cept for th…
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Rev A VS Rev D CD Roms (iMac) — #4

Ok, ic, thanks for clearing that up. Stole some nice mini screwdrivers from physics today so we're all up and running again, cheers
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iMac Cooling Ideas.... — #1

Well.. my computer needs to get cooled down before I can overclock it, and you guys have to help. I have a 1st generation iMac, and am trying for creative ways of cooling it. I'v…
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iMac Cooling Ideas.... — #2

have a look, it may give you ideas http://www.electronics-cooling.com/h...ers__list.html http://www.heatsink-guide.com/peltier.htm
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iMac Cooling Ideas.... — #3

One of the easiest ways to cool the processor better with minor cost/effort is to apply thermal grease between the processor and the heatsink. It's cheap and easy. Also, you could…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #1

Hey, I have a SE iMac, and want to know if there are any hardware hacks for it. As in, changing the Grafix card so I can run dule monitors, PCI slot hacks, ect...ect. I know about …
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iMac hardware hacks. — #2

sorry, gfx chip is on the soldered on the motherboard, no PCI, no mezzani (spelling?) slot, unless you have a rev. A or B - you have USB and firewire, tho! not much you can do leg…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #4

wow... you must know like NOTHING about your computer dude.. the iMac is basically ...um.. un-alterable.. what you have is what you get. If you want someting that you can tweak …
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iMac hardware hacks. — #5

the technical name for a computer like an iMac is a "closed" system, meaning the user can only add more memory w/o voiding said warranty. I prefer to call my alterations "unauthori…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #6

Excuse me, but I do beleive I titled this thread "iMac hardware hacks." hacks, being the operational word there. I know exactly what I'm talking about, and what I am looking for a…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #7

So, you plan to unsolder the graphics chip and somehow stick on a new one and think it will work? Good luck; you're going to need it. The circuitry is made like an ATi Rage 128 VR …
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iMac hardware hacks. — #8

Hmmmm I already said this 4 times, but... SOMEBODY keeps deleting my posts... Yes, this dude knows NOTHING about iMacs or he would know that: A. there are no PCI slots B. Yo…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #9

I think I know where he's coming from. He's motivated by people telling him it's impossible. He wants to know if any of you are truly brave or rich enough to do some serious expe…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #10

Have you ever SEEN the motherboard?!??! Do you really think that you could distinguish all that stuff? For the effort/time/money you'd pay into attaching an EXTERNAL videocard (v…
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iMac hardware hacks. — #11

I added a Voodoo3 card to my iMac DVSE. The card was kinda big so about 3" of it has to stick out the slot loading DVD drive but it plays great!
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