Quote: Originally Posted by testudo Here! Here! 3GHz might allow apple to save a little face, but after a year if all they can do is bump RAM, bump the video card (the default f…

Quote: Originally Posted by badtz processor speeds isn't my main concern @ all. I'm more concerned about new technologies! PCIe, Dual Layer DVD+-RW (or BluRay, lol I doubt it)…

Here's my prediction: Single 2.0 512 RAM, 80GB HD, GeForce 5200, $1499 Dual 2.0, 512 RAM, 160GB HD, ATI Radeon 9600 XT $1999 Dual 2.5, 512 RAM, 160GB HD, ATI Radeon 9600 XT $2499 Q…

Quote: Originally Posted by Loren_ Well the rumor is that Apple will release a quad 2.5 Ghz machine with a liquid helium cooled core. Right, Mr. Meador.

processor speeds isn't my main concern @ all. I'm more concerned about new technologies! PCIe, Dual Layer DVD+-RW (or BluRay, lol I doubt it), 3 HD spaces, etc.

Hrm, speaking of underclocked 9600XTs, mine is showing at 400mhz/310mhz.. weird. I know the retail PC ones run at 500mhz, but the memory part seems to be about right (retail is "60…

Well the rumor is that Apple will release a quad 2.5 Ghz machine with a liquid helium cooled core.

wouldn't dual cores warrent a bigger press splash? If they come out next tues...

If you're happy with it's current performance, don't bother. But here's what you do: O/C it a VERY SMALL INCREMENT at a time. Like 5mhz. Then flash the ROM. Then test it,…

I know I must be kidding myself, but I just can't see Apple releasing 2.7Ghz G5s as the top end. That would be such a bummer update a year after they couldn't get to 3Ghz. The on…

Quote: Originally Posted by power142 Adding only 200MHz but with an additional core would be quite nice though Yeah, but dual core is pretty darn unlikely, according to w…

Adding only 200MHz but with an additional core would be quite nice though

3ghz would be nice, but i'm guessing they'll quietly introduce the minor bump next week.

Yeah, I can't say that they are completely wrong but the rumor sights are never exact so I am gong to keep my hopes up for 3Ghz. I would hate to see Apple gives a cheezy 2.7Ghz up …

Okay, I downloaded Graphicaccelerator and took a look at the speed of my DP 2.0's 9800XT: Core frequency: 400, Memory Frequency: 360. This appears to be the same speed that the PC …

Yep. Just flash the old ram and POOF it's back to stock.

Apple's got to have a 3GHz part hidden away, right? It will be interesting to see how the company spins it if the best it can do is 200MHz.

About damn time. Considering the reports of supply exceeding demand, this has to be a sign of a refresh next week.

Is there an easy way to go back to the defaults if you do not like the results?

LOL, you've got me tempted to pop back in my old card just to see how far I can drive it, though I have this thing about overclocking video cards.

Looks like the new PowerMacs are soon around the corner. Hopefully we will be suprised at 3Ghz. I want a new one! Let's keep our fingers crossed. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-AP…

Quote: Originally Posted by spatterson And how about a CD/DVD burner that can burn labels? What do you think this is ... WINDOWS??? lol It is just funny that we are all …

I find it highly ironic that they seem to be devoting a lot of resources into high-end, pro, expensive software. Yet the machines that one must have to run this stuff seems to be s…

Methinks the impending update is mainly to tide people over until the 970MP is truly ready. After all, Apple Expo Paris is roughly 6 months away.

That's essentially my disappointment... that this "bump" is merely a "tide-over." 970MP and 970GX I believe haven't even been "officially announced" by IBM. Which is why I speculat…