G3/G4 Cache Profiler Question: Write-Thru mode — #1
Is write through mode recommended or not for maximum throughput? I'm currently using it at 266 mhz [3:2] for the cache speed, backside cache is on, write through is off, speculati…
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G3/G4 Cache Profiler Question: Write-Thru mode — #2
According to Powerlogix, write-through mode make certain devices compatible. What that means and what those devices are I don't know, but it just seems like a compatibility issue.…
G3/G4 Cache Profiler Question: Write-Thru mode — #3
For fastest proformance turn Write-through off.
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G3/G4 Cache Profiler Question: Write-Thru mode — #4
Could you back that up, please?
G3/G4 Cache Profiler Question: Write-Thru mode — #5
**Could you back that up, please?**
Sure, the differences are in the way that the cache handles writes. When in Write-Back mode, the default setting, also called Copy-Back, anythi…
What's the deal with older upgrades? — #1
Ok, this is crazy. I want a PowerPC upgrade for my old Quadra 630 (and I do NOT want to buy a first-gen PowerMac, or replace the Quadra's motherboard). I can't find the old card fo…
What's the deal with older upgrades? — #2
I'm having the same problem, there is pretty much no hope for you unless you are willing to pay 750 bucks for one. (some dealer was overselling them for that much, the old daystar/…
What's the deal with older upgrades? — #3
Your best way to upgrade would be to get a motherboard replacement, go on eBay.
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What's the deal with older upgrades? — #4
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I want a PowerPC upgrade for my old Quadra 630 (and I do NOT want to buy a first-gen PowerMac, or replace the Quadra's motherboard).
What's the deal with older upgrades? — #5
Go on eBay, i just saw someone selling one, pretty hefty price though, but better than 750.
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Warranty - Auctions vs. Resellers? — #1
I saw a thread that indicated that if I purchase a "New in the box" machine from an auction site, it would not be eligible for the Apple warranty as it didn't come through an autho…
NuBus Vid Cards — #1
What's the best NuBus Video/3D card i can get?
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People aren't as dumb as you think. Wait, what was I thinking, 90% of the world uses WINDOWS!
You don't like Mac…
NuBus Vid Cards — #2
Hey,
What type of Mac is it? I have a PowerPC Performa 6116CD, which is a NuBus Mac bought in 1996. I added a NuBus Apple video card in it since I want a better support for moni…
NuBus Vid Cards — #3
Oh, it's an old PowerMac 7100/80. I don't plan to play UT on it (heh heh, the thing would probably blow up), but i do want to make it a internet machine and also so it can show ne…
ide on imac — #1
I 'still' am interested in attaching a ide/atapi cd-rw to my imac DVSE. I know it's not the really 'good' looking but they are cheaper and faster. I understand the atapi/connector …
Opening old 6500?? — #1
How do you open the case of a 6500/250? it is the one with the zip in it, i have taken all the screws out but it remains intact. Let me know as I want to transfer data onto a new i…
Opening old 6500?? — #2
I had the PDF's somewhere (for my 6400, which has the same case).
Basically...
1) there are 2 clips at the bottom of the front panel, these need to be squeezed in, unclipping the …
Opening old 6500?? — #3
the instructions for opening an old PM6500 have been posted several times, and very completely too, reference URL's have been posted as well
it is all here on the fora... and a se…
Dual G4 iMac — #1
I was sitting at lunch today and had a revelation. What if you could rig an iMac to have dual G4 processors. I'm not concerned about heat issues right now, just if it could be do…
Dual G4 iMac — #2
How do you propose to do that? There's only one daughtercard slot, and only one G4 processor available on any of the upgrades. I don't think the motherboard could support dual proc…
Dual G4 iMac — #3
tell ya what. I'll MAKE a dual G4 processor iMac for you if you can figure out how to get an AGP slot into an iMac. All you have do to is somehow desolder all the traces to the …
Dual G4 iMac — #4
Ca$h, sounds like a deal. I always wanted an AGP interface for my graphics cards. Thanks for the offer!
iMac DV overclock? — #1
sorry I'm too lazy to search the posts, I was wondering now that my warrenty has long expired whether there was a way to overclock my iMac and whether I'd see any reall performance…
iMac DV overclock? — #2
Click here for instructions for overclocking your iMac.
If you search the forums youll probably find more info. Have fun!
iMac DV overclock? — #3
I read the articles about overclocking, and I want try it out on my machine. My processor (iMac DV) runs @ temperatures between 85-105 F 32-38 C (copper). I opened up my Imac toda…