Re: Thinking of buying a G5 dual for PR but quick question
That was kind of my thinking (granted I am not a computer guru but I do know a few things). I was also thinking I could disable one of the CPU's (which I think is an option since it does boot to the apple logo but just hangs there) and just run a single core which I have helped a friend out with before. anyways thanks for the response, and this group is awesome lot's o info! On Oct 7, 10:40 pm, Tina K. penguir...@gmail.com wrote: On 2010/10/07 18:52, bryan adkins wrote: I am thinking of scooping up locally a powermac G5 2.0 DP PCI-X 2 with bad cpu it has been tested at apple and thats what the tech told the owner. My question is can I purchase a different CPU like a 1.8 and install it? Any help would be useful and if I'm asking a poor question just inform me thanks much for the help. I'm totally guessing here but if it is indeed a DP, and not a DC, running one CPU at 2.0 GHz and the other at a different speed would not be my first choice of 'fixes.' I would think that a replacement single core 2.0 GHz would be the safest way to go, maybe someone with more experience can elaborate on your options. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Quicksilver issue
On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Tina K. penguir...@gmail.com wrote: On 2010/10/07 20:37, Stephen Conrad wrote: As for a new PS, I'd have no idea how to install one. It's pretty simple really, you could say that it's plug 'n play. The biggest issue is making sure the connector 'latch' is released before you pull the connector away from the logic board. Besides that is just the physical mounting of the PSU. Never replaced a PSU in anything If you've ever replaced an electronic ignition box in a car the process is very similar. I have a mechanic who works on my car And of course, make sure you are grounded to the computer chassis before touching anything. This goes without saying Charles Lenington How old is the pram battery? No idea, I got the G4 off the LEM Swap List -- Steve Conrad Henrietta, MO 64036 The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go forth and claim our place in outer space. - Capt. Henry Gloval (\__/) (='.'=) ()_() Help Bunny Take Over The World! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Video Card for a Digital Audio G4
A month or two ago Other World was selling Radeon 7500's for $59. It works great. I don't know if they have any more at that price. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: MDD G4 Power Supply variations
I bought a used dual-1.25 MDD about a year-and-a-half ago from a college in Washington state, and it arrived with a dead PSU. After checking prices for replacement PSUs (from $150-$500, at the time), I did a lot of googling and reading about the situation. Among other things, I learned that the 400-watt PSU was the original PSU for this CPU, and the 360-watter was the replacement offered by Apple when the original started dying like flies; as it turns out, the 360 wasn't much of an improvement. The real problem was (is) just a very bad original design, probably forced by trying to fit two GHz+ processors into a case designed for one 350 MHz chip. To cut to the chase, and as Dan and Ted suggest, I decided to invest in a very-good quality 350-watt ATX PC PSU ($50 from Newegg), though it took a bit of looking to find one that would fit the MDD case. I rewired the harness myself - all it requires is patience and minimal soldering skills. True enough, if you go this route, you'll not be able to use Apple displays (unless you add a separate 28-volt PSU brick) - but as I have no Apple displays nor plan to get any, it's not an issue for me. So far, I've had not one second of trouble from this arrangement - none of the very common power-up problems endemic to the MDDs. I strongly urge anyone who experiences PSU problems with their MDDs to just bite the bullet and replace the Apple PSU with a generic PC ATX PSU: Much cheaper and much more reliable than the Apple-only fixes. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Over clocking G4
I have a G4 Power PC and I am wondering if you can over clock it and how safe is it? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Thinking of buying a G5 dual for PR but quick question
no, no, no, and no. (i think that's enough nos.) the 1.8 and 2.0 models had different mobo clock speeds. you cannot swap a 1.8 for a 2.0. furthermore, if you replace one processor, sot only does it have to be the same clock speed, it must be with a processor that is identical to the other. same apple part number, same EEE code. then the thermal calibration application needs to be run, which is difficult to get your hands on if you are not an apple certified tech. you cannot simply remove the bad processor and run it as a single processor machine. it will not boot. i knew someone who had a 2.0DP which did have a bad processor, and it still booted anyway and ran just fine as a single processor machine except for waking from sleep issues. but when the dead processor was removed, it would not boot at all. on the other hand, i had a machine which would not boot, and the problem turned out to be a faulty logic board. i'm not convinced i would put 100% faith in the diagnosis you've gotten. bottom line, unless you are an intermediate to advanced level tech, with experience working on G5s, i would forget about it altogether. sorry i can't give you better news. On Oct 8, 1:52 am, bryan adkins bryancor...@gmail.com wrote: That was kind of my thinking (granted I am not a computer guru but I do know a few things). I was also thinking I could disable one of the CPU's (which I think is an option since it does boot to the apple logo but just hangs there) and just run a single core which I have helped a friend out with before. anyways thanks for the response, and this group is awesome lot's o info! On Oct 7, 10:40 pm, Tina K. penguir...@gmail.com wrote: On 2010/10/07 18:52, bryan adkins wrote: I am thinking of scooping up locally a powermac G5 2.0 DP PCI-X 2 with bad cpu it has been tested at apple and thats what the tech told the owner. My question is can I purchase a different CPU like a 1.8 and install it? Any help would be useful and if I'm asking a poor question just inform me thanks much for the help. I'm totally guessing here but if it is indeed a DP, and not a DC, running one CPU at 2.0 GHz and the other at a different speed would not be my first choice of 'fixes.' I would think that a replacement single core 2.0 GHz would be the safest way to go, maybe someone with more experience can elaborate on your options. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Thinking of buying a G5 dual for PR but quick question
On Oct 8, 2010, at 11:26 AM, ah...clem wrote: i knew someone who had a 2.0DP which did have a bad processor, and it still booted anyway and ran just fine as a single processor machine except for waking from sleep issues. I remember reading how you can modify the firmware with a semi- permanent Open Firmware command so that only one CPU is used, and this may take care of any sleep issues related to a bad CPU? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Over clocking G4
On 2010/10/08 10:09, stevo137 wrote: I have a G4 Power PC and I am wondering if you can over clock it and how safe is it? That depends. If you are thinking of adjusting voltage and clock timings in 'BIOS' the answer is no. Certain models used resisters on the logic board to set CPU speed, bus speed, etc… But those are older models and it's not as easy as overclocking in the Windows world. And then there were some CPU upgrades available for some Mac models that would increase the CPU clock speed, but you were still stuck with a fairly slow bus speed. There have been some successful board transplants, such as a 1.25 GHz board into a 1 GHz Power Mac, or a 1.25 GHz board into a 700/800 MHz iMac. Your options depend entirely on what MODEL of Mac you have and WHICH G4 Power PC is in it. The list can be of more help if you are more specific in your request. Tina -- iMac 20 USB 2, 1.25 GHz G4, 2 GB RAM, GeForce FX 5200 Ultra 64 MB DDR Power Mac June 04, 2 GHz G5 DP, 8 GB RAM, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL 256 MB PowerBook G4 15 Hi-Res DL-SD, 1.67 GHz G4, Radeon 9700 128 MB DDR -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Thinking of buying a G5 dual for PR but quick question
I just need to get my hands on it and see what will happen when I do the firmware command and run with a single processor, and as for switching the processor I will just go the route of new dual's with same model number if above doesn't work and for the thermal calibration I do have my hands on the correct copy for this machine. On Oct 8, 9:29 am, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Oct 8, 2010, at 11:26 AM, ah...clem wrote: i knew someone who had a 2.0DP which did have a bad processor, and it still booted anyway and ran just fine as a single processor machine except for waking from sleep issues. I remember reading how you can modify the firmware with a semi- permanent Open Firmware command so that only one CPU is used, and this may take care of any sleep issues related to a bad CPU? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Over clocking G4
-- Original message -- Subject: Over clocking G4 Date:Freitag 08 Oktober 2010N From:stevo137 stevo...@hotmail.com To: G-Group g3-5-list@googlegroups.com I have a G4 Power PC and I am wondering if you can over clock it and how safe is it? Yes you can. It can be tricky. A 15% boost should be okay. Read http://lowendmac.com/macdan/02/0624ek.html for some background information. Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
My Quicksilver
OK, we know the HD is dying and the Ethernet port is flakey HOWEVER, will any ethernet card I buy at Walmart work in this thing? Also, am getting an HD (2 if they are cheap) and was wondering if CCC (Carbon Copy Cloner) would be OK to make me a new HD -- Steve Conrad Henrietta, MO 64036 The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go forth and claim our place in outer space. - Capt. Henry Gloval (\__/) (='.'=) ()_() Help Bunny Take Over The World! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
