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(Don't forget to check the Searchable Database of 10,000+ owner reports and growing.
Searchable by Mac Model and/or Upgrade Brand)
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G3/750GX 1.1GHz vs G4/550MHz, G4/800MHz and G4/1GHz CPU Upgrades |
Detailed review/comparison of PowerLogix's G3 (750GX) 1.1GHz and 1GHz ZIFs vs G4/550, G4/800MHz and G4/1GHz ZIF CPU Upgrades tested in a G4/PCI Yikes system. (Upgrades are compatible with Beige G3, AIO G3, and B&W G3 systems also.) Includes pages of Apps and Game tests, benchmarks and installation info.
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Reader review of Powerlogix's G3/1GHz ZIF vs G4/500 ZIF |
A Yikes (G4/PCI) owner compares performance of the PL G3 1GHz (750GX) CPU upgrade to his previous G4/500 ZIF upgrade. (Includes real-world apps tests.)
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Review of Powerlogix's G3/800MHz ZIF Upgrade |
My review of the PowerLogix G3/800 ZIF in a B&W G3. Compatible with Beige G3, AIO G3, and G4/PCI Yikes systems also. Includes Apps/game tests, benchmarks, software controls (750FX allows 'on the fly' speed changes) and installation info. Performance compared to a G3/500 and G4 upgrades up to 600MHz. (Updated April 3rd, 2003 for tests w/OWC G4/533-550 ZIF at up to 600MHz.)
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G4/500 vs G4/400 vs G3/500
Review of OWC's ZIF CPU Upgrades
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My review of the OWC G4/500, G4/400 and G3/500 CPU upgades tested in a B&W G3/350. Apps/game tests, benchmarks and install info is included. (These ZIFs can also be used in Carrier socket CPU cards.)
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Sonnet 7200
G3 CPU Upgrade
Reader Report
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The first reader report on the Sonnet 7200/8200 series PCI slot G3 CPU upgrade. (From the 1/4/2001 news page.) |
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Newer Tech ZIF Carrier Card
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Although no longer made, I take a look at the Newer Tech ZIF socketed card for historical purposes. Includes photos, features of the card and notes on compatibility. |
Review of Powerlogix's
PB G3/500 CPU Upgrade
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A detailed review of the BlueChip G3/500 CPU upgrade for Powerbook G3 Wallstreet and Lombard models. Includes illustrated install guide and comparisons to other PB models/upgrades.
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Review of NewerTech's
PowerBook G3/466 CPU Upgrade
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A detailed review of Newer Technologies G3/466 CPU upgrade for Powerbook G3 Wallstreet and Lombard models.
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Review of Formac's
ProG3 450MHz G3 ZIF upgrade
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A detailed review of Formac's ProG3 450MHz ZIF CPU Upgrade for Beige/AIO/B&W G3 Macs. As of the review date (7/5/2000), at $275 it's one of the lowest cost G3/450 ZIF upgrades available.
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Review of OWC's
Mercury 350 & 400MHz G3 ZIFs
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Detailed review covering performance, installation and real world apps and benchmark tests of OWC's Mercury 350 and 400MHz ZIFs in Beige G3 and (via a CarrierZIF card) Genesis systems. As of the review date (10/99), these are the lowest cost/MHz G3 upgrades I know of on the market.
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XLR8 MAChCarrier
500Mhz/10X G3 Review
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Detailed 7 page review of the XLR8 G3 500MHz CPU upgrade for CPU card slot Macs covers everything from installation to applications, game and benchmark performance, software controls and more. Test results from 2 systems (Genesis/9500 and 9600/350). Performance exceeds even a G4/400 in non-Altivec optimized applications. This upgrade fits 7300-9600 Macs as well as most clones (see the review for a full list).
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XLR8 MAChCarrier
450Mhz/10X G3 Review
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Just as this went to press the G4 CPUs were announced so expect prices to drop and possibly this model as well. Detailed 7 page review covers everything from installation to applications and benchmark performance, software controls and more. Test results from 2 systems (Genesis/9500 and PowerCenter Pro)
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Railgun 466/233/1MB
ZIF Review
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Review of the lowest priced 466MHz upgrade at the time of publication. Tests include Beige and B&W G3s and tests in the PowerCenter Pro at 480/240/60 with ZIF installed in the CarrierZIF base card.
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XLR8 CarrierZIF
Review
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First review of the innovative new XLR8 CarrierZIF CPU card. Detailed 7 page review covers everything from installation to applications and benchmark performance, software controls and more. Test results from 3 systems (9600/350, Genesis/9500 and PowerCenter Pro). PowerTower Pro notes also included.
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CarrierZIF
First Look!
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First preview of the revolutionary XLR8 CarrierZIF CPU card. Read about the advantages it offeres over previous CPU Card slot designs and much more. With a ZIF Socket on the card - upgrades are easy and lower cost.
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PowerForce G3 ZIF
400/200/1MB
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Review of Powerlogix's 400Mhz adjustable ZIF Upgrade for Apple G3 (beige/AIO/B&W G3) Macs. (Reviews of their 366/183, 400/266 and 466/311 ZIFs are farther farther down this page).
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XLR8 G3 400Z
400/200/1MB ZIF
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Review of XLR8's 400Mhz adjustable ZIF Upgrade for Apple G3 (beige/AIO/B&W G3) Macs. OS X compatibility tests included.
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PowerForce G3
366/183/1MB ZIF
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Review of PowerLogix's affordable 366MHz ZIF Upgrade for G3 (beige/AIO/B&W G3) Macs. The review sample was reliable at 400/200 speeds.
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PowerForce G3
466/311/1MB ZIF
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First review of PowerLogix's fastest upgrade ever - the PowerForce 466/311/1MB ZIF Upgrade for Apple's G3 Macs. Speeds as high as 550MHz were reached.
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Newer Tech's
466MHz G3 CPU Card
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Detailed reader review of Newer Tech's 466/233/1MB G3 Upgrade for CPU Slot (PCI Macs) based Macs by Brian William Jones
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Newer Tech's G3 333-400Mhz Upgrades
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Detailed Reader review of Newer Tech's latest line of G3 upgrades for CPU Slot (PCI Macs) and ZIF (Apple G3) based Macs by Brian William Jones
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Vimage G3/233/177/512K
CPU Card
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Vimage's fixed speed G3/233 was plug and play and compatible with the Adaptec SCSI card as well. Read the review for all the details. Tested in an 8600, but compatible with most PCI Macs.
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PowerForce G3 400/266/1MB
ZIF Review
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Read the first review anywhere of Powerlogix's 400MHz ZIF based upgrade for Apple G3s.
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XLR8 400MHz G3 CPU Card Review
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Read the first review anywhere of the first shipping G3/400MHz upgrade. It plugged and played in both test systems (9600/350, Genesis/9500) and delivered record breaking performance. Compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU Card Slot.
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Sonnet's 54/6400 G3 Upgrades
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Reader Review of Sonnet G3 CPU upgrades for the Performa 5400/6400. Thanks to Thomas Koons for the review and link.
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Vimage 54/6400 G3 Upgrade
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Reader Review of the Vimage G3 upgrade for the Performa 6400/5400 (and 6500 I believe). Thanks to Thomas Koons for the review and link.
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Vimage G3/300 CPU Review
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Guest Review of the new Vimage G3 CPU Upgrades in a 8500. They seem compatible with the Adaptec SCSI cards, unlike many other brands. Compatible with most PCI Macs that have a CPU card slot.
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PowerJolt G3 Upgrade
for Umax C500/600/Apus 2000/3000
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Reader review from Jim Tourtouras covers installation, application and game performance, and more. Lots of photos of the card and installation are included.
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Umax C500/600 G3 Upgrade
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Owner Report on Newer Tech's MaxPowr G3 for the Umax C500/600
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PowerForce G3 ZIF First Look!
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An exclusive first look at the new PowerForce G3/ZIF upgrade for Apple G3 systems. Includes 400 MHz CPU speed test results.
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Sonnet Nubus G3 CPU Review
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Guest Review of the Sonnet Cresendo G3 CPU Upgrade in a 6100.
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RailGun 300/300 Card
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Guest Review of Bottom Line's 300/300/1MB CPU card upgrade for PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot.
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Railgun 250/166 Guest Review
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Excellent guest review of the RailGun 250/166 G3 CPU Card upgrade for PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot
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RailGun 250/166 Card
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Bottom Line's new G3 250/166 card is the first 1 MB cache model under $700. Tested in a PowerTower Pro but compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot.
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XLR8 G3 266/177 Card
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XLR8's 266/177 ran at 300/300 Speeds! Compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU card slot.
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XLR8 300/200/1MB
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Reader Review of doing his first CPU upgrade in a 8500. Compatible with most PCI Macs that have a CPU card slot.
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Phase 5 G3 Reader Review
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First reader comments/notes on the Phase 5 G3 CPU card (first model released).
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MacTell PowerJolt 266/266/1MB
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A review of MacTell's 266/266/1MB G3 card. Tested in a PowerTower Pro but compatible with most PCI slot Macs that have a CPU card slot (7300-9600, etc.)
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PowerForce G3 220/110
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The first G3 CPU Upgrade to break the under $500 barrier in 1998 [Now under $300] At the time of introduction, most cards were $1000). The 220/110 cards have gotten amazing owner reports of speeds over 350MHz in some cases. Compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot. See the FAQ and Tips/Misc pages for important notes on PowerForce G3 hardware/software compatibility.
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PowerForce G3 250mhz Card
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The First G3 CPU Upgrade in the world to offer 1:1 Backside cache speeds (the 2nd CPU card model ever shipped). This 250/250 card ran 292/292 speeds for over a year in extensive testing. For PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot. See the FAQ for Compatibility issues.
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MaxPowr 750 275/275 Card:
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Newer's original 275mhz G3 CPU card w/1MB 1:1 Cache
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MaxPowr G3's 250/125/512K
& 266/177/1MB Reviewed
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Reviews of Newer Tech's G3 250/125 and 266/177 cards at various cache speeds. Compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU Card slot. See the FAQ for important info on buffered ram types and Newer Tech G3 cards.
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MaxPowr G3 266/133/512K Card
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Guest Review of Newer Tech's G3 266mhz w/133mhz backside cache. Compatible with most PCI Macs with a CPU card slot.
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Newer Tech PB2400
CPU Upgrade
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Reader report detailing before/after Benchark and Battery life test results of his Newer Tech PowerBook 2400 CPU Upgrade.
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