Hi Miro,
Miro wrote:
> Anyone can upgrade a Mac? Ok how do you change the CPU on a G4 600 to a G4
> 800 ?
>
> How do you upgrade from single to dual processor ? We know there is only one
> motherboard design for each current generation - how do I get one to build
> into a custom box ?
Easy.
1. Open up computer (pull up latch on side then let it hinge downwards, no tool
needed)
2. Unclip processor heatsink.
3. Release ZIF socket latching lever.
4. Drop in new processor (no pressure required: hence Zero Insertion Force).
5. Click ZIF socket latching lever back into position.
6. Replace heatsink.
7. Close computer: push "drawbridge" door until it clicks.
8. Drink your coffee.
> You have been spoon fed for so long you forget what choice is. The only
> upgrade apple sells for a Mac is a new Mac. Ram and hard disk dont count -
> even my palm pilot has those.
How odd: processor upgrade by Sonnet, PowerLogix, etc., video cards from ATI
and GeForce types, variety of cards by Belkin, Sonnet, Acard, and dare I say PC
shops specials such as Skymaster etc. Now what sort of "upgrades" a PC
requires?
> Since most computers are being used productively I would think that Office
> being a semi-integrated product is a real pain.
>
> I use office as a means to my goals and if it didnt work smoothly I would
> blow the computer away.
One major argument for Windows boxes is the gaming performance; in fact I have
a suspicion that a significant proportion of investments into software and
hardware development, and money spent by the consumers into PC products are for
this purpose. I also have a suspicion that the proportion of Macs used for
generating revenue for their owners are higher than that of PCs. Mac users
might be somewhat thinner on the ground, but they are all laughing their ways
to the bank.
Best,
Sam.