LCD iMac 133mhz bus.
Most PC motherboards have a jumper so switch bus speeds. So it got me thinking as to why Apple specifies PC133 ram for the LCD iMac. Is it possible that Apple could post a firmware upgrade and change our iMacs from 100 to 133 bus speeds? If this is the case is would prove that Apple is sandbagging the G4 iMacs untl new PowerMacs arrive.
I am not that technical I this sounds stupid please don't flame me.
I am not that technical I this sounds stupid please don't flame me.
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<strong>Usually there is some sodering going on with these sort of things although Apple is in a real fix with their current hardware all smooshing together. I think that the main problem may just be customers with wishful thinking though </strong><hr></blockquote>
Why do we need PC133 memory in a machine with a 100mhz bus. That's what I can't quite get to grips with.
I take you point about wishful thinking, but I do find it hard to believe that Apple is going to be stuck in this rut as regard to processor performance for much longer. They must be acutly aware of the marketing problems and perception.
I don't think we will ever see another bake off, even if we ever get a machine that is twice as fast as a PC.
Another cause could be in the availibility of the right controller or some type of controller conflict.
I think the if you boil it down either a case of budget or an engineering problem is at the core of this discrepency.
2. pc133 is cheaper.
3. pc133 tends to be higher quality.
and last but not least, that means you actually have a shot at reusing it when you get a new machine.
In fact, almost all macs have historically had some built in mechanism for changing the cpu, sysbus, pci frequencies. hell, i'm running a beige G3MT at 333/83/33 (CPU/SYS/PCI)
I'd be very surprised if apple hasn't built-in some easy upgrades paths to the new iMacs.
that extra bus speed makes a huge difference. the most interesting part was that it had almost no effect on battery life IIRC.
you'll have to check <a href="http://www.xlr8yourmac.com" target="_blank">www.xlr8yourmac.com</a>
i believe they're the ones who ran the story.
plus soldering a MB is a bit tougher than software or jumper OC'ing, which is what most people do.
not to mention it's a bitch and a half getting these iBooks apart to that level, then putting everything back together just to see if it worked.
i was tempted to try it but ended up passing on it. the odds of frying something are high, and the payoff isn't all that great.
-alcimedes