On 1/22/04 1:22 PM, Melvin Watts wrote: >Unless your doing graphic intensive apps or video processing I wouldn't >worry too much about altivec. . . anyway, I hear that the >powerlogix's G3/900MHZ processor cards, ironic though it may seem, is >actually faster than the G4/500MHZ according to some bench test.
And I understand that one advantage of the PowerLogix upgrade is that the chip can be throttled back on speed to save battery juice when you don't need the faster speed - without having to reboot! >all to upgrade to another computer. Oh, and another thing, the only >reason why I have not upgraded to the Blue Chip Pismo card from >Powerlogix is because I'm a little unsure about heat issues. . as you >know that powerbooks run a little warm anyway, and with a faster chip. >. well, I'm just not sure. You might need to checkout some bench test >before you buy. Not sure on the heat, but see my earlier response above - it may be possible to run slower (and cooler?)... HTH, Jim Rohde -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
