Help! Processor Upgrade for Pismo G3 400

709709
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in General Discussion edited January 2014
Well, I was just about to order a G4/500 processor upgrade for my trusty Pismo (2000 FireWire PB) 400 from PowerLogix, and noticed they hade a new upgrade available, a G3/800. So, now I'm waffling and look to you all for any advice.



G4 Specs: PowerPC 7410 @ 500MHz. 1MB backside cache



G3 Specs: PowerPC 750FX @ 800MHz. 512k on-chip L2 cache running at 1:1



I use the Pismo for accounting (MYOB), web, ripping CDs for the Pod, the occasional presentation, etc., and most importantly watching DVDs in bed.



So, my concerns are: Which one would be best for Jaguar? Is Altivec that important to the'iLife' stuff, and would the extra 300MHz in the G3/800 effectively cancel out the Altivec gain with the 500MHz G4? Would the Jaguar UI be 'snappier' with one over the other?



Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 5
    709709 Posts: 2,016member
    *BUMP* Nobody's had an experience with PowerLogix? Anyone?
  • Reply 2 of 5
    emaneman Posts: 7,204member
    If I was chosing for myself I'd probably go with the 800MHz G3.
  • Reply 3 of 5
    ericj551ericj551 Posts: 89member
    What are the prices for each? I'd probably go for the G3 if the price was similar...
  • Reply 4 of 5
    709709 Posts: 2,016member
    $299 for the G4/500, $399 for the G3/800. I'm kind of leaning in the direction of the G3 right now, but I'm still on the fence. Thanks to both of you for your input!
  • Reply 5 of 5
    pontonponton Posts: 43member
    I'd be very interested in this information also. I've been trying to make the same decision :confused: to extend the life of my system, but my requirements may be different, as I spend more time with photoshop, iMovie and iPhoto. Help! Maybe calling Powerlogix would provide the answer.
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