Brooklyn
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Hello, I just bought the Sonnet Encore 1ghz ZIF processor upgrade for my Beige G3. When I got it I realized I was missing the power cable adapter which will run a power connector directly to the CPU, which is not normally present. I asked the seller and they do not have it(see attached)
The 8 pin power connector on the Sonnet CPU is the same connector as a modern CPU power connector. So I wired up an ATX style power supply in my Beige G3. However I get nothing, no power signs of life at all with the 1ghz ZIF installed.
I also have a 500mhz G4 Sonnet ZIF upgrade, and when I install it with the ATX power supply it works fine. But the 500mhz G4 does not require the CPU power connector either anyway.
So is my upgrade broken? Or is the 8pin connector on the Sonnet not the same as a modern CPU power connector?
Thanks!!!
The 8 pin power connector on the Sonnet CPU is the same connector as a modern CPU power connector. So I wired up an ATX style power supply in my Beige G3. However I get nothing, no power signs of life at all with the 1ghz ZIF installed.
I also have a 500mhz G4 Sonnet ZIF upgrade, and when I install it with the ATX power supply it works fine. But the 500mhz G4 does not require the CPU power connector either anyway.
So is my upgrade broken? Or is the 8pin connector on the Sonnet not the same as a modern CPU power connector?
Thanks!!!