Jeremy;
I don't really think this kind of attitude is necessary, or appreciated on the
list.
Dean.
Jeremy Wood wrote:
> I mean-really? Why?
>
> Why stop at 603e/300?
>
> Facts:
>
> 1. 603e's are really goddamned slow. Especially on a 2300's wussy bus. It's
> what , 32 bit/16.66mhz? Maybe 33.33mhz? SLOOOOWWWW.
>
> 2. The G3 and the 603e are pin compatible. Think about that.
>
> 3. Thought about that, did you?
>
> 4. A 300 mhz 603e is going to be one hot son of a bitch. There is a good
> reason apple only ever made a 240mhz 603e machine--they are hot little
> beasts.
>
> 5. RE: #4 Anyone who has ever touched the bottom of a fired up 2400 will
> agree with the above statement.
>
> My suggestion:
> (Assumming you find someone with the sill to do this silly thing, and the
> equipment, and the time, and the nerve)
> Buy a 300-366mhz G3 upgrade card (copper based) remove the G3. (Frankly I
> doubt this can be done at all G3 or 603e) And slap that sucker into your
> precious 2300. The big problem I can see with this whole project (aside
> form the potential impossibility of removing a complex part like a modern
> microprocessor without destroying it) is the fact that these parts (603's
> of various die sizes and G3's) are not the same size, or even come in the
> same package. It might be possible to allow for that with the mother of all
> tackies, but that would be a crappy solution at best.
>
> So, give it up. Let go. Buy a 2400c. Or, if you really want to do something
> down and dirty and exciting with your 2300, grab your book sprint out to
> your car (or soemone else's), swing by the local 7-11 pick up some twinkies
> and mellow yello, head out to the nearest intersate, and crak out you cell
> phone (or someone else'e). Then, see if you can check your e-mail (or
> someone else's), gorge, slurp, and speed --- without killing yourself.
> You'll be less likely to ruin you r 2300, but more likely to kill your self
> (or someone else).
>
> good luck
>
> Jeremy Wood
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