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CPU Upgrades:

Reminder: To see the most updated list of CPU upgrades at this site - check www.xlr8yourmac.com/cpucards.html. Also listed there are CPU and performance related articles of interest.
7000+ CPU Owner's Reports & Ratings Database: More owner reports are added daily in my searchable database of CPU Upgrade owner reports. You can select your Mac model and/or card brands as search limiters. Check it out!
ZIF CPU Upgrade reviews at the site for Beige/B&W G3s:

Main CPU Upgrade Reviews Listing (check their for latest reviews)
Formac ProG3/450.
Newer Tech G4 400MHz - compares well to even a new G4/450 AGP system in apps tests.
XLR8 G4/400Z - includes illustrated installation page and B&W G3 ROM patch info that removes the G4 CPU block.
OWC 350/400 ZIFs - low cost OEM ZIF upgrade review includes installation info.
Exclusive First Look at a G4 ZIF Upgrade (XLR8)
Railgun 466MHz ZIF
XLR8 G3 400/200/1MB
PowerForce G3 466/311/1MB ZIF
PowerForce G3 366/183/1MB ZIF
PowerForce G3 400/266/1MB ZIF
XLR8 G3 400/200/1MB ZIF
First PF 333 ZIF Prototype

Memory:

Illustrated guide to the first step in better performance - adding Ram and Vram to your Beige G3.

Internal Modem:

Illustrated tutorial on installing a Beige G3 internal modem. Modem troubles? Check my Internal Modem Tips page (including links to alternate modem scripts).

IDE HD/CDROM Upgrades:

Need more storage or a faster drive? Then check out my Beige G3 HD Upgrade article on upgrading the Beige G3 with a larger, faster drive. (Note - for thousands of owner reports on Drive upgrades (Hard drive, CDRW, DVD, etc.) - check the Drive Compatibilty Database.)
Need to add more IDE drives to your G3? Check the IDE articles page, controllers section.
Need to replace a CDROM drive? See my CDROM installation article. (Same procedure for CDRW, DVD ROM, DVD recorder, etc. drives.)
B&W G3 Owners: See the Add a 2nd IDE drive to a B&W G3 Revision 2 (or G4 system)
For lots of reviews and guides on IDE drives and controllers - see the main www.xlr8yourmac.com IDE articles page.
DVD ROM Drive: See my review of the Toshiba IDE DVD ROM drive in my Beige G3.

SCSI/STORAGE:

For tests and extensive comparisons of the most popular Mac SCSI cards, RAID software, IDE vs SCSI test results and more more - see my SCSI/IDE/Storage Page.

Firewire:

For reviews and guides on Firewire controllers and drives, see the Firewire Articles Page.
Curious about other drives? - Search the Mac Drive Compatibility Databse for HD/CDROM/CDRW/Combo DVD+CDRW/DVD ROM/Tape/Removable drive reports from thousands of readers.

Video:

For reviews in detail (2D/3D/Apps/Games) of literally every Mac Video card on the market - check my main site Video cards page at www.xlr8yourmac.com/video.html and my new www.mac3dfx.com site that covers the new Voodoo3 mac drivers and more - including the new Mac retail Voodoo5 PCI card (reviewed here).

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CPU Upgrades:	Reminder: To see the most updated list of CPU upgrades at this site - check www.xlr8yourmac.com/cpucards.html. Also listed there are CPU and performance related articles of interest. 7000+ CPU Owner's Reports & Ratings Database: More owner reports are added daily in my searchable database of CPU Upgrade owner reports. You can select your Mac model and/or card brands as search limiters. Check it out! ZIF CPU Upgrade reviews at the site for Beige/B&W G3s: Main CPU Upgrade Reviews Listing (check their for latest reviews) Formac ProG3/450. Newer Tech G4 400MHz - compares well to even a new G4/450 AGP system in apps tests. XLR8 G4/400Z - includes illustrated installation page and B&W G3 ROM patch info that removes the G4 CPU block. OWC 350/400 ZIFs - low cost OEM ZIF upgrade review includes installation info. Exclusive First Look at a G4 ZIF Upgrade (XLR8) Railgun 466MHz ZIF XLR8 G3 400/200/1MB PowerForce G3 466/311/1MB ZIF PowerForce G3 366/183/1MB ZIF PowerForce G3 400/266/1MB ZIF XLR8 G3 400/200/1MB ZIF First PF 333 ZIF Prototype
Memory:	Illustrated guide to the first step in better performance - adding Ram and Vram to your Beige G3.
Internal Modem:	Illustrated tutorial on installing a Beige G3 internal modem. Modem troubles? Check my Internal Modem Tips page (including links to alternate modem scripts).
IDE HD/CDROM Upgrades:	Need more storage or a faster drive? Then check out my Beige G3 HD Upgrade article on upgrading the Beige G3 with a larger, faster drive. (Note - for thousands of owner reports on Drive upgrades (Hard drive, CDRW, DVD, etc.) - check the Drive Compatibilty Database.) Need to add more IDE drives to your G3? Check the IDE articles page, controllers section. Need to replace a CDROM drive? See my CDROM installation article. (Same procedure for CDRW, DVD ROM, DVD recorder, etc. drives.) B&W G3 Owners: See the Add a 2nd IDE drive to a B&W G3 Revision 2 (or G4 system) For lots of reviews and guides on IDE drives and controllers - see the main www.xlr8yourmac.com IDE articles page. DVD ROM Drive: See my review of the Toshiba IDE DVD ROM drive in my Beige G3.
SCSI/STORAGE:	For tests and extensive comparisons of the most popular Mac SCSI cards, RAID software, IDE vs SCSI test results and more more - see my SCSI/IDE/Storage Page.
Firewire:	For reviews and guides on Firewire controllers and drives, see the Firewire Articles Page. Curious about other drives? - Search the Mac Drive Compatibility Databse for HD/CDROM/CDRW/Combo DVD+CDRW/DVD ROM/Tape/Removable drive reports from thousands of readers.
Video:	For reviews in detail (2D/3D/Apps/Games) of literally every Mac Video card on the market - check my main site Video cards page at www.xlr8yourmac.com/video.html and my new www.mac3dfx.com site that covers the new Voodoo3 mac drivers and more - including the new Mac retail Voodoo5 PCI card (reviewed here).