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  1. February 4th, 2006, 03:03 PM #1
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    CPU Upgrade Powermac G3?

    Hi Everyone,
    Is there a limit to what I can upgrade a Cpu on a Powermac G3, can I put a 2.5Ghz processor in it or is there a limit if there is what is it, what would I have to do to upgrade it to the limit, will i have to cool it if yes how much, will I have to upgrade other components if yes what.
    What would the cost be to do all this and is it a better idea to just get a newer mac or is there any dangers like the whole computer frying etc.

    Help Would be much appreciated
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    Charlie Jennings
    p.s I have tried very hard to get my english correct I am very sorry if there is any annoying miss spellings or punctuation etc.
    Once again Thank you in the future
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    Just a quick FYI, if its a beige G3 there can be some limitations on G4 upgrades. Some of the motherboards have an incompatible voltage regulator that will fry the processor card unless upgraded.
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