In a message dated 8/22/03 9:58:02 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << the Sonnet G3 cards are a lot smaller than the 604 cards >>
The original Sonnet G3 cards were the same size as the NewerTech G3 cards from which they were copied. The later Sonnet G4 and G4 cards were dramatically reduced in size, as more efficient, smaller cooling components became available. Also a higher level of integration. The original G3 cards of both manufacturers used the same commercially available "snap in" cooler. The later Sonnet cards used a custom made cooler which was riveted to the board. The NewerTech and the original Sonnet cards both had the same form factor (not surprising as they were essentially identical cards), which was a marketing decision as the reduced form factor was intended to accommodate the Macintosh clones. A removable metal adapter accommodates the standard form factor or the clone form factor. Apple stuck with the "official" IBM form factor for all of its popularly priced machines. Apple's ANS series (Apple Network Server), which is a 150 MHz or 200 MHz 604e server with redundant components, always used a special form factor processor card, which is about five times the size of a standard card, but is equipped for extended diagnostics (probably JTAG) during manufacture and also has a significantly larger cooler. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
