![]() ![]() Let me repeat if you are a bit ham fisted it pays to have someone with experience do this for you. I recently had a user call who broke the plastic catch that the heat sink spring attaches to. Understanding that electronic components may be static sensitive and you have taken appropriate precautions are important. If you are a hamfisted klutz it is better to pay someone with the expertise. These notes assume that you know how to open your case and feel comfortable poking around the insides of your computer. Good well tested and well seated ram, a fresh install of the OS and a clean bill of health from Disk First Aid or the disk utility of your choice is a good way to start out any upgrade project. Overclocking will make any existing problems worse. Your machine should be in good working order. In other words, your 733 will probably run 800 or your 800 may run 867. Almost all G4 QuickSilvers will overclock at least one level. It does require a high level of skill, good desoldering skills, steady hands and good vision and or magnifying equipment. Optimizing your Macintosh G4 Tower (QuickSilver Motherboard) is an inexpensive get more speed. To some folks the term overclocking has bad connotations. I like to think of it more as OPTIMIZING my G4 Processor. THIS IS FAIRLY HARD TO DO! I don't recommend trying this unless you are willing and have the funds to replace your processor and have had experience with micro soldering. Overclock your PowerMac G4 QuickSilver Processor
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