Hello People, I Just found a Mac cube With monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers for Just 10 bucks!!, It only lacks the Pram battery which I ordered, I plan on installing debían 8.10, putting an ssd With 2gb of ram, the thing is, I also want to upgrade the processor, but as you imagine, finding them is almost imposible, has some of you a processor upgrade floating That you should sell?
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You certainly got yourself a bargain there. Well done!
Now for the important stuff......
Unless you have found Harry Potter's wand, or have some magic fairy-dust I don't know about, or simply a genius on turbo boosting Debian 8 for a G4 PowerMac, don't install it on a G4 Cube. It will run like molasses - thick and slowly.
To get the best from either a 450 or 500GHz Cube do the following:
i) Max out the Ram to 1.5Gb.
ii) Install OS 9, Panther 10.3 or Tiger 10.4.
iii) Download TenfourFox and follow eyoungren's link HERE to tweak TFF and maximize it's performance.
iv) Other excellent tips HERE.
Then you will get some enjoyment from your G4 Cube.
Pls post back and share your experiences.
Now for the important stuff......
Unless you have found Harry Potter's wand, or have some magic fairy-dust I don't know about, or simply a genius on turbo boosting Debian 8 for a G4 PowerMac, don't install it on a G4 Cube. It will run like molasses - thick and slowly.
To get the best from either a 450 or 500GHz Cube do the following:
i) Max out the Ram to 1.5Gb.
ii) Install OS 9, Panther 10.3 or Tiger 10.4.
iii) Download TenfourFox and follow eyoungren's link HERE to tweak TFF and maximize it's performance.
iv) Other excellent tips HERE.
Then you will get some enjoyment from your G4 Cube.
Pls post back and share your experiences.