Intel processor upgrade for Powermac G4

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Hi. I have a 1ghz powermac g4 (fw 800), or maybe 1.25 ghz dual. But I want to know if I can get a 2.0 ghz dual core processor upgrade (that will work with xp and leopard). I want to upgrade the processor o a least 2 ghz and preferably intel. Where can I get upgrades like these? Also, does dual-core-ness matter much and would an upgrade be worth it?
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You can not use an Intel CPU on any Power PC Mac/Motherboard. Totally different design, even if it were an older Intel CPU.
 
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Ok. Where can I simply get a faster processor. I can't buy a new compuer right now
 
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Hey, this says it will work with leopard, does that mean its boot camp/ parallels compatible and will work with xp?
 
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Hey you said you have a FW800 model which is MDD and the upgrade shown is for Quicksilver and older models. No to use XP with those programs requires an Intel machine.
 
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Oh :(, but how does it work with leopard. I thought leopard needed intel, or is it just that bootcampl needs intel?

so can you show me any other upgrades for fw800? I can't find any other than the sonnet.
 
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Read again Sonnet are the only manufacturer and that is that.
 
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Oh ok, I thought sonnet was the only manufactere on that sight. Alright. I may have to save up for that, or maybe just a new iMac.
 
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Your current machine will work with Leopard.

It's just Windows that requires an Intel, and the only way to get one is to buy a new machines.

Why not sell your current G4 and put the money towards a 1.6Ghz Core Duo Mac Mini or something?
 
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I'm saving up for an iMac and/ or a macbook.

Oh and how much do you think I could get fora g4 (fw 800), two 17" applr crt screens (the kind with the clear back), keyboard, mouse, with adobe cs3, office 08, iwork 05/08, ilife 05/ 08 and a few other nice programs?
 

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I'm saving up for an iMac and/ or a macbook.

Oh and how much do you think I could get fora g4 (fw 800), two 17" applr crt screens (the kind with the clear back), keyboard, mouse, with adobe cs3, office 08, iwork 05/08, ilife 05/ 08 and a few other nice programs?

I don't know about the G4, but I would definitely sell the software necessary. The only time that actually adds to the value of the machine is when someone is shopping for a machine and has a specific need for that software (unlikely) - meaning, you would need to find just the right buyer. Pack the software up separately and sell it by itself. Sell the G4 with just the items that came with it and a clean install of OS X.
 
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FW800 bare without software maybe $250.00, a little less if it is only a single processor, about $20 each for the CRT displays, keyboard and mouse should go with the computer and whatever you can for the software as suggested advertised separately.
 
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If I replaced the motherboard to a powermac g4, could i upgrade to intel?
 

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If I replaced the motherboard to a powermac g4, could i upgrade to intel?

Nope. They're proprietary motherboards, not only would it be cost-prohibitive (you'd have to get a Mac Pro motherboard), but it would require extensive modification and fabrication.
 
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I have upgraded ram, graphics, sound card, and memory. Does that matter?
 

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Not a bit. The foundation of your system, the systemboard (basically the "guts" of the machine) can't be replaced with an Intel board. Plain and simple. And even if they could, the only desktop-class Intel system board would be from a Mac Pro, which would cost you over $1000 with a processor. You'd be better off just buying a new iMac.
 
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What if I upgrade the power supply with the motherboard and processer, would it work?
 

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What if I upgrade the power supply with the motherboard and processer, would it work?

No. Simply put, you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
 
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And even more unlike carpentry, with computers square pegs just don't fit in round holes. What you have, you have, other than the possible Sonnet upgrade and really the CPU boost is not worth the money.
 
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