>I dropped an OTW 466 G4 zif in my G3 MT, reset the jumpers and have had no >problems since. Temps ran high according to Cache Profiler 1.5, >until I closed >the case! Now it runs at about 95F with no paste or any other intervention. > >Enableing Altivec is an issue. It's hard to tell if it is actually >working. I >downloaded a demo called AltiVec Fractal Carbon, which builds a neat fractal >very fast if Altivec is enabled. It's menu also tells you if it detects >Altivec.
I just downloaded it thanks for the tip. My ZIF is currently held up in customs, have to pay some GST (sales tax) on it:( > >I understand that OS X enables Altivec. Also, supposedly, >reinstalling 9.2 does >it. But under 9 I found that I needed the Altivec Enabler >exxtension from Power >Logic, free from their site. Your zif may come with directios for Altivec. >Mine didn't. I believe XLR8's control panel activates Ativec, but I have downloaded a full collection of all the upgrade software I could find including Powerlogix stuff. > >Also, Photoshop 5.5 requires some additional software, available >free from their >website, to allow Altivec to work with certain filters. I've actually got Photoshop 6, do you know if it requires the extra software? I guess I'll find out soon enough anyway. > >You won't be disappointed. That's what I'm hoping:) Thanks for all the information. Cheers Craig -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
