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Review: Formac Pro G3 450 ZIF CPU upgrade
Published: 7/6/2000

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Since the ProG3 ZIF upgrade worked fine in my Beige G3 without any need for cache control software, I did not install it. I've always taken the 'lean and mean' approach to adding extensions and control panels to any Mac. In my opinion, the fewer extensions (esp. 3rd party ones) the better as far as efficiency, stability and compatibility.
Since the Beige G3's ROM enabled the ProG3 upgrade's backside cache at the rated speed (1/2 the CPU speed), I suggest you not bother with installing any cache control software as it's just one more thing to add to the compatibility mix. Although software controls allow boosting cache speeds, from what I have seen in real world applications tests, backside cache speed is not a primary factor in performance so don't push the bleeding edge on cache speed as it can affect reliability.

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Review: Formac Pro G3 450 ZIF CPU upgrade Published: 7/6/2000
Software Cache Control Features
Intro \| Benchmarks \| Appl. Tests \| Software Controls \| Docs/Installation \| Specs/Design \| Summary
Cache Control Software
Since the ProG3 ZIF upgrade worked fine in my Beige G3 without any need for cache control software, I did not install it. I've always taken the 'lean and mean' approach to adding extensions and control panels to any Mac. In my opinion, the fewer extensions (esp. 3rd party ones) the better as far as efficiency, stability and compatibility. Since the Beige G3's ROM enabled the ProG3 upgrade's backside cache at the rated speed (1/2 the CPU speed), I suggest you not bother with installing any cache control software as it's just one more thing to add to the compatibility mix. Although software controls allow boosting cache speeds, from what I have seen in real world applications tests, backside cache speed is not a primary factor in performance so don't push the bleeding edge on cache speed as it can affect reliability.

The next page describes the documentation and installation instructions supplied with the card. Or you may use the links below to jump to a specific page.

Index of Formac ProG3 450 ZIF Review Pages Intro \| Benchmarks \| Appl. Tests \| Software Controls \| Docs/Installation \| Specs/Design \| Summary - or - Back to www.XLR8YOURMAC.com
Copyright © Mike, 2000. No part of this sites content or images are to be reproduced or distributed in any form without written permission. All brand or product names mentioned here are properties of their respective companies. Users of the web site must read and are bound by the terms and conditions of use.