>In a message dated 12/7/02 2:38:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > ><< >I'm thinking of buying a G3 533 for a Beige MT that I was just given, I had a >lot of problems finally getting a G4 500 running in my old Beige. Am I right >in thinking that a G3 upgrade will either work or not work? ... >>> > >The OWC 533 MHz G3 is *almost* a drop-in. > >I was upgrading my Beige G3/333 MT to 533, and I discovered ... to my >surprise and shock ... that the OWC ZIF *did not* come with the required >insulator. > >If that insulator is not in place on the G3 chip, then the heat sink will not >properly seat on the processor ... and you probably know what that means.
Since it's not there, I would assume it isn't necesary, I know my G4 500 didn't have one, and it ran fine. Anyway thanks for the response. 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> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
