Nu here, I have A few Questions

Hi, Could someone help me.

I have an old Beige G3 233. 256Ram 40Gig no usb.

1. Can I install OSx?
2. Can I install any usb card?
3. Is there a way of making my processor faster by changing jumper settings? Or can I buy a faster processor?
4. If I can buy a faster processor, Whats the fastest?

I have been using this machine for 6 years now as the core computer in my studio. I will update to G5 at some point, but until then, any advice would be great.

Thanks, I know these are silly questions, that everyone probably already knows.....

I also have a beige G3 233Mhz 384MB 40Gb. I install a firewire/usb pci card. It run OS X 10.1.5 with not problem. I have not tried to upgrade the OS to any thing later. With the speed of the process I don't think it will work any better than it does now. You can go to Accelerate your Mac, they should be able to suggest ways to upgrade your G3.

Thanks.

Another question:

Does OSx improve the computers performance or make it slower?
- I ask because ive noticed Windows XP improves in speed of older pcs over windows 98-

Low End Mac has a good summary of this model, including details for upgrading, adding USB and changing the jumpers. Here's the link: http://lowendmac.com/ppc/g3.shtml
Badger

You guys are fast, thanks.

Is overclocking dangerous, or complicated to do?

Send me a PM. I have a similar machine, and I've been working at upgrading it as well. I can give you some help and some first-hand experience.

To answer your questions though:

1. Absolutely

2. Yes

3. You can overclock it via the jumpers for free (which I've done very successfully), and there are also a number of processor upgrades.

4. I believe the fastest currently available upgrade is 1Ghz G4.