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User Reports Database on Macintosh CPU Upgrades and Overclocking:
10,000+ entries and growing!

Welcome to the Accelerate Your Mac!'s Owner Survey Ratings Database for CPU Upgrades. Entries are added several times a week so check back often. There are also entries related to overclocking results (see warnings in FAQ) with iMacs, Blue & White G3s and Beige G3s and G4 systems with the stock Apple CPU module.

For detailed reviews of many 604, G3 and G4 CPU card upgrades see my CPU Reviews page, but scroll down to be able to search for owner reports on literally every brand of upgrade made.

Add Your Experience! If you own a CPU upgrade and have not already done so, Send your CPU Upgrade report (include details/comments & 1-10 rating). (Note: Overclocking results with with original Apple CPUs are welcome too. Just select 'Apple' as the card Mfr & your Mac model.)

Search for Ratings from owners of your Mac Model/Series!

Select Search Criteria: By Mac Model and/or Upgrade Brand:
(Note: To see overclocking results or swaps using OEM Apple CPUs, - select 'Apple' as the Upgrade Mfr.)

Step 1: Select a Mac Model Category:

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Step 3: Click Button to Search Reviews:
Note: To search all reviews for a specific Mac Model, regardless of card maker, leave the "Manufacturer" drop-down blank. Similarly, to search for a particular maker's reviews regardless of Mac Model, leave "Mac Model" blank. Leaving both fields blank will find all posted reviews, but may take a while to load.

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Other Sources of CPU Card Info:

  • For Detailed Reviews of many CPU Upgrades, see the main site G4 Reviews and G3 Reviews pages.

  • Check the FAQ for info on CPU upgrade compatibility issues.

  • Owners of 7500's and Catalyst based systems (PowerCenter/Pro, PowerTower (not Pro), PowerCurve) may also want to read my 7500/PowerForce Tips and PF/PowerCurve pages.

  • Note: Always verify return policies before you buy in case problems do arise. Searching this database and reading the cpu upgrade articles at www.xlr8yourmac.com is highly recommended before buying.

Disclaimer: The information in this Database comes without warranty. The authors do not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the claims made by readers, or for damage that may occur directly or indirectly from trying to repeat the speeds or modifications mentioned.

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