Upgraded processor

I replaced the stock processor on my G4350 Sawtooth with a 1gig Mercury Extreme and it's been working just fine. Problem is the system profiler shows the cpu speed as 0 MHz. Recently I tried to install OSX Leopard on a new external Firewire HD and got my hand slapped-" this software cannot be installed on this computer" was the response from the install DVD. I figure the cpu speed mentioned earlier is the culprit. Is there anyway to get the correct speed to show up? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You might re-check the J3 pin on your processor upgrade.
According to that chart, you would get 1.05GHz if only J1 and J5 are jumpered.
It shouldn't need any speed correcting software for 1GHz.
I read your original post too fast and missed the part about Leopard. I apologize for that.
The Sonnet software is not compatible with Leopard.
Giga Meter is Leopard compatible, and available here (free Yahoo.com account required).
http://macdrivermuseum.net/accel.shtml
Go to "new uploads" then "cpu upgrades". If you don't have (or don't want) a Yahoo account, I can email it to you.
Once installed, this page says how to load Giga Meter from your hard drive while booted to the Leopard DVD.
http://www.brad-x.com/2007/10/27/howto-leopard-install-with-giga-designs-g4-upgr ade

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Time to upgrade processor?

Upgraded HD to 250 GB, added DVD read write now I need to upgrade processor. Help. Have had G4 since late 2001. Absolutly no problems. Have kept software updated also. Would like to upgrade to new OS Leopard but processor speed only 800mhz, need more. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Budget allows about $400 dollars. Also with a processor upgrade can I increase ram? Right now Im maxed at 1.5g
Thanks Joey

Hi-
Welcome to Discussions!
For $400 you can bump the speed of your processor a lot, and give yourself a "new" machine:
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?model=153&type=Processor&TI=1526&sh oupgrds=Show+Upgrades
The dual 1.6ghz processor upgrades would really bring your machine to life.
If you like games, and other graphic intensive applications, a 7455 based processor upgrade might serve you even better. They max out at about 1.4ghz, but have an L3 cache that really helps the processors work "faster":
http://store.fastmac.com/productinfo.php?productsid=198
http://www.gigadesigns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=37
Even without moving to Leopard, the speed increase will improve your experience with Tiger, and all the applications that you have.
I, like Tom, am running a processor upgraded G4, and went ahead and ordered Leopard. Power of positive thinking.....
Will be posting results as soon as I receive my copy!

Please help upgrade processor S10

I have a lenovo s10 . can i upgrade processor from atom N270 to intel dual core 2GHZ ????
it is not danger may net book ????

Hi,
impossible mission...
hardsoldered cpu... size...power consumption..
thats a netbook not a notebook...
most "books" are not designed to upgrade ... its not a pc, where you can easy change parts (also limited intel/amd/via not compatible) (heatspreader,powerful psu.)...
many thing depends on each other...heat consumption (cooling system) power consumption...
chipset...grafics...
so the only things you can upgrade , and thats easy in case of S10 ... memory up to 2GB, harddrive (or SSD) up to 500GB (or more but bigger harddrive didnt see now) ... and with a little more experience faster wireless card (n) or bluetooth modul...
sincerely KalvinKlein
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HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC - Upgrade Processor

Hello,
Any help would be appreciated.
I have an HP Pavilion dv7t-7000 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC. Because of a new job I need to update my processor from the current 2.30 GHz (see exact specs below, please) to at least 3.0 GHz.
Is there a 3.0GHz processor out there that is compatible with this particular computer? I've called technical support and was told they don't know. I really don't know who else to ask.
This computer was just purchased a few months ago (before I got the new job). I would really like to avoid purchasing a new computer, if at all possible, if I can upgrade the processor in this one.
Here are the specs of the current processor:
Intel Core i7 3610QM
Code Name   Ivy Bridge
Package   Socket 988B rPGA
Technology   22nm
Specification   Intel Core i7-3610QM CPU @ 2.30GHz
Thanks in advance.
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Well, there appears to be just one (that I've found) 3.0 GHz processor that Intel makes for my chipset (HM77 Express Chipset) and it's the i7-3940XM Extreme edition (http://ark.intel.com/products/71096/)
At a retail price of $1,000+ it looks like I'm going shopping for a new computer.
Not sure if anyone from HP read the peer forums, however, I will not be purchasing another HP product.
This machine has had issues outside of me needing to upgrade the processor for my own personal reasons. Your support is grossly lacking in all areas Your techscannot even pull up the model number with the serial number.
Customers should not have to go out on the Internet to research questions like this.

Upgrading processor on my HP Pavilion g6-1c45dx Notebook PC

Hello, I've been looking into making my Laptop run smother/play better and wanted to upgrade from my A4 processor (2.5GHz/1.9GHz VISION A4 Technology from AMD with AMD Dual-Core A4-3300M Accelerated Processor) to an A6 or A8 procesor and I was wondering if it could be done. I have looked throught the manuel and found parts that I *think* can work but i was hoping to have someone shed some light on the subject.
My laptop: HP Pavilion g6-1c45dx Notebook PC
HP specs on my laptop: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02996672&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...
Running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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HP Pavilion g6-1c45dx Notebook PC

Hi,
According to a manual for G6 laptops it is possible:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02968637.pdf
AMD A8–3500M (2.4 GHz/1.5 GHz, 4MB L2 cache), Quad 35 W
AMD A6–3400M (2.3 GHz/1.4 GHz, 4MB L2 cache), Quad 35W
are listed. Look for the part numbers in the service guide and then use them on google to find the cheapest one..
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Success With Upgraded Processor!

Hi Folks! I'm estatic! Everything went of without a hitch! I'm running a Sonnet 1.8ghz in an old 400mhz Sawtooth. Below is my experience.
Specs:
Sawtooth G4 (original 400mhz)
Upgraded to Sonnet 1.8ghz Processor
2 gigs of Ram
Radeon 9200 AGP Video Card (flashed?)
Dell 22" Wide Flat Panel-Using DVI Connector
USB/Firewire PCI Card
Sonnet 2 Port SATA Card
120 Gig IDE Drive 10.3.9
320 Gig SATA Drive
320 Gig SATA Drive
400 Gig SATA Drive
Install Progress
Disconnected all usb/firewire devices except original keyboard & mouse.
Left ethernet wire connected.
Installing Leopard on one of the NEW 320 gig SATA drives. (Clean Install)
Boot from Leopard DVD 9:40 A.M. Everything fine so far.
Installer checking DVD for consistency. 10:08 Completed
Installer beginning installation
10:11 A.M. Time remaining about 1 hour and 11 minutes
10:20 A.M. Time remaining about 45 minutes (faster progress)
10:30 A.M. Time remaining about 24 minutes (still faster progress)
10:37 A.M. Time remaining about 10 minutes (still faster progress)
10:51 A.M. Time remaining about 1 minute (very slow now)
10:58 A.M. Still stuck on time remaining about 1 minute
11:01 A.M. INSTALLATION SUCCESSFUL!!
Total Elapsed Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Restart
Entered Setup Information
Finished and desktop up at 11:08 A.M.
No 3rd party apps installed at this time as I want to run it a while.
The only hiccup so far is my adb keyboard that I use via an adapter. It couldn't identify the keyboard and tried to figure it out by having me press the key to the left of the shift key. Well there isn't one to the left of the shift key on the old adb keyboard. I clicked out of the pane. The keys all work but I haven't checked the function keys which may not work.
Tom

Hello Again! Just an update. I cloned Leopard using the disk utility to see how it would go and everything worked fine. Tom

Does Apple retailers offer service to upgrade processors for Macbook pro?

For instance, my macbook pro is running on an i5 processor and im looking to upgrade to i7. Does apple offer service to upgrade for you ? I'm just curious, I'm also wondering if people had even upgrade their processors themselves.

The processor in a MacBook Pro is soldered to the main board and is not replaceable.

Anyone try to load leopard onto a powermac G4 with upgraded processor

I have a sawtooth that I upgraded with a powerlogix processor (1.4G) anybody try to upgrade one yet?

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Upgraded processor dropped screws

I upgraded the processor on my '09 iMac 21" and I lost a few of the screws to put the screen back in. I'm wondering what the repair costs (ballpark) would be if I'm taking it into an apple store in Boston to have the screws replaced. Effectively what would need to happen is to have the screen taken out and re seated and all the screws for it replaced. Anyone know 1) Cost i'm looking at 2) turn time 3) would I have to pay before or after the repair is complete. Thanks for taking the time to read it!

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I just bought a PowerBook, with HD 40 GB Processor Type: PowerPC G4, Mac OS 10.4, Tiger, Processor Speed 400 MHz, Screen Size: 15 inches,RAM 384 MB
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http://daystartechnology.com/AppleMac_Products/Daystar_Mac_ProductIndex.html
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Advice on upgrading processor for HP A6010n (P5LP-LE Leonite MOtherboard)

Hi i did some searching around and yes i did find some results but most of those were posted back in 2006 so i am sure there are many new products and information since then.
I am currently attempting my first real pc rebuild and i am using my old Hp A6010n desktop (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00877010&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N101)
I have just dropped in 2x 1gb AE ram (AE 1GB DDR2 667 CL5, PC2-5300U-555 AET760UD00-30D) along side the 2x 512mb samsung ram that came with the system. i know ...i know i should have gotten 4x 1gb matching ram but i bought it locally for $20 and the only other ram available is 2gb dd2 which i dont think the mobo can support
now i am trying to upgrade the proccesor in hopes that would be the next big step. currently i have the Intel core Duo 2 E4300 which came with the system and i am looking to upgrade to the best that this mobo could handle. I have read that the fastest should be the intel E4700 @2.6 GHZ but then i read " should be able to pop in a quad Q6600 and POST. Bottomline is if you have the right BIOS, then board will run well with any Intel 65nm Duo or Quad" so if anyone could shed some light on that would be awesome.
now this info is more than 5 years old. What i am aiming for is to upgrade this computer for gaming. Specifically I am still playing Skyrim so i would like to find what proccessor would be the "best" for this specific build and any instuction on what to do after i receive the processor in turn of installing the hardware and any software steps i would need to take would be appriciated as well
Edit: I forgot to mention that i did upgrade to an external video card which is as follows : ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 series according to CCC: 1791MB Memory size, 600Mhz core clock. i would like to upgrade but have no idea what to look for.
also have Adata 6gb/s SSD used strictly for games.
Much thanks in advance

Rzetek, welcome to the forum.
There is a BIOS update available. You should be extremely cautious if you do the upadate. A failed BIOS flash makes a very good boat anchor.
Here are the processors supported by the motherboard:
Socket type: 775
Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:
Core 2 Duo E6x00
Core 2 Duo E4x00
Pentium D 9x0 Dual Core
Pentium D 8xx Dual Core
Pentium 4 6x1 series
Celeron D 3xx series
Now, you may be able to install other processors, but this would be at your own peril. HP has their motherboards made to their specs. They are not the same as a retail mobo.
You are correct about the memory, because the mobo supports Dual channel memory architecture. However, since you are running Vista 32-bit, the system will only recognize 3.25 GB of 4 GB the total supported. It would be a bit faster in Dual channel.
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Trying to Upgrade Processor, Cannot boot in OS 9 to upgrade firmware

I have a Power Mac G4(Sawtooth), 450 Mhz, 1.25 GB Memorym running Tiger 10.4.11.
I just purchased a Sonnet Encore/ST G4 1.8 Ghz processor upgrade. Before you can install the new processor you must reboot in OS 9.2 to upgrade the firmware. I have the OS 9 drivers installed as well as OS 9.2.2 on my hard drive. When I try to restart in OS 9.2.2 via the Startup disk, I get the blinking question mark. If I put in the original PowerMac G4 (System 9.0.4) that came with the computer it starts to run then says "System error - Unimplemented Trap, restart with extensions turned off." When I reboot, holding shift it reads "extensions off" but I still get the system-trap error. If I reboot directly from the OS 9 CD, it will not recognize my hard drive in Disk SetUp to try and reinstall System 9. I'm at a loss as to how I can upgrade the System 9 firmware!? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
(I did put in a new 320 GB hard drive (Western Digital Caviar) and a SIIG-680-R1 PCI card a few years back and remember I had a frustrating time trying to get OS 9 on the drive. I think I may have copied a clone of a system 9 folder onto it just to get it recognized.)

I got my MDD with no drives and installed two 250GB WD Caviers. Set both to cable select and had no troubles at all. Earlier G4s (covered in other forum areas) require the master/slave scheme for hard drives but not the MDD.
My son (also has an MDD) needed to move more files than could be accommodated via the home network, so he dropped an old 20G drive in a front drive bay set to cable select and had everything moved in short order. Unless your G4 is NOT an MDD, cable select should work.
When you have multiple drives installed, Disk Utility lets you select them individually for formatting; it should not affect your existing drive if you add and format an additional drive.
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Wanting to upgrade processor on PowerMac G4

Hi, I have a (Graphite) PowerMac G4 350 mhz. It's a PowerPC 2.8 (AGP Graphics). I want to upgrade the Processor. I found this upgrade.... http://www.newertech.com/products/maxpower47.php Would this work for my specific Mac?
When I went to the OWC site for this processor, trying to find my specific PowerMac, they have a choice for a
PowerMac 1,2 -Apple PowerMac G4 PCI Graphics "YIKES" 350MHz 1999
or a
PowerMac 3,1 -Apple PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics "Sawtooth" 350MHz 1999
The thing that is confusing me is the numbers after the PowerMac... 1,2 and 3,1.......
mine is a PowerMac 2.8 G4 35MHz, AGP Graphics (Sawtooth? I am assuming in the name for the AGP Graphics)
I did ask their contact center and they told me no, my computer was not able to be upgraded...but with my computer having the AGP graphic, I don't see why not. So, I thought I would ask some Mac people that may have upgraded their G4 processors. This is kind of a hobby project for me.
Thanks in advanced.
Cindy

OK, heres what I got with the screen grab
My serial number isn't even listed.
And on the back of my computer, my serial number ends with a HLA, which comes up on the everymac site as a PowerMac G4 400Mhz... but mine is not a 400mhz.
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You can't upgrade the processor. It's soldered to the logic board and you would have to replace your logic board with another one which is compatible with the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
A GPU is a graphic card (in the case of the Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, the Intel HD Graphics 4000), and the CPU is the processor of your computer.
Respecting to the fan, it's normal that your Mac heats up when you are doing heavy tasks with it. If fans turn on automatically when it happens, there's nothing else to do. Your Mac is working correctly.
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