FS: G4/933 processor module w/ heatsink & 12v

[RumoredTone]

Hello,

I'm selling the processor from a Power Mac G4 933 (Quicksilver). This includes the CPU board and heatsink. It's a 7455-generation G4 with a full 2MB of L3 cache.

The board's fully functional, and would make a great upgrade for any Quicksilver as well as a variety of earlier G4 towers - I have a custom 12V adapter to apply voltage to the 4th mounting post - this allows the processor to be installed in older G4 towers (Digital Audio, Gigabit Ethernet, and probably Sawtooth). This has been tested in a Digital Audio model and works without a problem.

Asking price is $150 shipped for the whole package. Payment by Paypal.

Thanks!
-Tone

[ed374]

hi there...

i hate to ask this of you but i was wondering if you could show me how to 'rig' my 933 to adapt to my DA533. i found a 933 for 30 bucks and have read some places on the internet but nothing too clear and concise...something about getting a lead wire to a 4th post which isn't connected to anything. i took a yellow lwire from an existing lolex connector and i ran it to the 4th hole thinkin it would adhere to this +12V thingy i keep readin about...can you further educate me...or would you be willing to make one of your cutom 'rigs' for me? i would sincerely appreciate any help or leads....thanks....please reply to ed374@mac.com

ed


Hello,

I'm selling the processor from a Power Mac G4 933 (Quicksilver). This includes the CPU board and heatsink. It's a 7455-generation G4 with a full 2MB of L3 cache.

The board's fully functional, and would make a great upgrade for any Quicksilver as well as a variety of earlier G4 towers - I have a custom 12V adapter to apply voltage to the 4th mounting post - this allows the processor to be installed in older G4 towers (Digital Audio, Gigabit Ethernet, and probably Sawtooth). This has been tested in a Digital Audio model and works without a problem.

Asking price is $150 shipped for the whole package. Payment by Paypal.

Thanks!
-Tone

[RumoredTone]

Hi there,

It's no problem - I'd be glad to help. You need to do the following:

- Cut the yellow (12V) wire on a molex connector
- Strip the end of the wire
- Crimp it into a terminal of some sort (I used a ring-tongue connector)
- Connect the terminal to the 4th post with a small nut and bolt
- Boot up your 933MHz Mac and smile. :)

If you need a picture, just let me know and I'll email you offline.

Good luck,
-Tone

[ed374]

i did almost exactly as you had described yet i get to love. can you email me offline as to your setup.....i can possible point the finger to a bad processor(but it worked before on another machine). i have a concern for this molex connector. i have an extra molex connector with about 8-10" of cable attached to it just floating around inside the case. i took the yellow off the cable so that i have a single wire and i attacted a ring tong 6/32" along with a screw/butterfly nut. sounded simple enough but when i go to boot...i see the powerbutton charge up but then die....did i do anything wrong...can you send pics to me email? thanks

eds



Hi there,

It's no problem - I'd be glad to help. You need to do the following:

- Cut the yellow (12V) wire on a molex connector
- Strip the end of the wire
- Crimp it into a terminal of some sort (I used a ring-tongue connector)
- Connect the terminal to the 4th post with a small nut and bolt
- Boot up your 933MHz Mac and smile. :)

If you need a picture, just let me know and I'll email you offline.

Good luck,
-Tone

[RumoredTone]

A nice G4/933 with 2MB of L3 cache would be a great treat for your Power Mac, just in time for Tiger! :cool:

[Muskyto3]

100 for processor?

[ed374]

Tone,

thanks for the help on the intall of my 933....i wish you luck selling yours....to all those reading the thread....get this chip. i put a QS-933 on my DA-533 and after very very minor modification (run a wire for the extra mount) im now cruising along as Tone suggested. i can definetly tell a difference, especially in my photoshop app. double the horsepower for $150 bucks? its well worth it. i cant see spending $250-300 on something comparable with only a marignal speed increment.

A nice G4/933 with 2MB of L3 cache would be a great treat for your Power Mac, just in time for Tiger! :cool:

[RumoredTone]

You're welcome! I'm glad it worked out for you. And thanks for the vote of confidence. :cool:

-Tone

Tone,

thanks for the help on the intall of my 933....i wish you luck selling yours....to all those reading the thread....get this chip. i put a QS-933 on my DA-533 and after very very minor modification (run a wire for the extra mount) im now cruising along as Tone suggested. i can definetly tell a difference, especially in my photoshop app. double the horsepower for $150 bucks? its well worth it. i cant see spending $250-300 on something comparable with only a marignal speed increment.

[RumoredTone]

One more bump before I resign myself to using eBay...