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Can you beat my LC630?

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Gothikon Full Member Australia 537 Posts	Posted - 03 Jul 2003 : 04:20:54 OK well my Performa 638 has stock CPU 56 MB of RAM TV tuner A/V card Comm slot AAUI ethernet with transeiver 1 gig HD Apple Multiple Scan 14 with built in stereo speakers external 56k Pace modem PDS MPEG decoder I do have a full 040 CPU but that went in my 605 so I'm on the hunt for another. incidentally although VCDs are not often found in shops a lot of people at lan parties etc are in to ripping old TV series etc to VCD (as not many have DVD burners) I have quite a lot of things on VCD although i always thought they were crappy (which they are to be honest!) I only ever knew one person who had any retails VCDs a James Bond and In bed with Madonna... -------- LC 2, LC 3, Q605, Perf 638, Colour Classic (160 603e) 6100, 7200, PTP 225 (Quad 604), PM 9600, G4 Cube
jjjarmon Starting Member USA 7 Posts	Posted - 03 Jul 2003 : 17:20:24 Gothikon-That is a really nice Performa 638CD. I enjoy making Video CD's too. I obtained my Performa 638CD and a Performa 636CD from a thrift store for $10. Original Macintosh owner
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 03 Jul 2003 : 17:57:23 Very nice! Man i really need to start saving up for a nice 40 gigger for my LC630, or maybe even get an 80 gigger, put that in the iMac, and then move the iMac's "old" 40 gigger over to the LC. Either way, its going to be sweet. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
Brett B. Junior Member USA 105 Posts	Posted - 05 Jul 2003 : 21:57:57 quote: Very nice! Man i really need to start saving up for a nice 40 gigger for my LC630, or maybe even get an 80 gigger, put that in the iMac, and then move the iMac's "old" 40 gigger over to the LC. Either way, its going to be sweet. i'm havin trouble filling the 3.2 gig in my 630..
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 06 Jul 2003 : 19:43:37 Lol, I guess you don't have a Video System then? "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
micky Starting Member Romania 1 Posts	Posted - 12 Jul 2003 : 21:14:40 i'm using an emulated mac LC performa 576/578/20 witch runs at 162 MHZ 128 MB Ram 8GB Hdd (hfv file) 40x CDRom + 4x4x6 CDRW + modem + printer + network. Runs up to macos 8.1 (only 68k software) :( it's emulated on a p2 celeron 400Mhz 256MB Ram (pc133) 20GB hdd 64MB Video + sound + modem + printer + network + 40x cdrom + 4x4x6 CDRW. I tell you it flyes :) it's faster than the real Mac (tested) Don't belive me ? tahe a look at the screenshots taken on 12.07.2003 http://www.micky.3x.ro/mac/ Mac Addict
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 12 Jul 2003 : 22:19:23 Nice. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 18 Jul 2003 : 14:04:12 Hi all, this forum has helped me get up to speed on what can be done with a Performa 630CD. I got it from my girlfriend's father. It came with: -36mb RAM -PDS ethernet -80 MB external SCSI drive (this thing is the size of a large encyclopedia volume!) -250 mb hard drive -All the original manuals/discs (even the disc folder!) I want to upgrade it soooo. . . Found a bunch of stuff for $50 bucks on ebay: -68040 w/ FPU -Comm Slot I Ethernet -TV/Video System -Presentation System -OS 7.6 CD My question is about RAM. I have seen that some stores have a 128mb 72pin SIMM for the Performa. Has anyone tried one of these? Do they work? Also, I have seen stuff for the PDS slot like a processor upgrade. When I go on the sonnet site they list the Presto 040 and the Presto Plus. Both say that it is compatible with the Performa 600. Is this the 600 series or JUST the Performa 600? Any info is greatly appreciated! I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 18 Jul 2003 : 16:24:42 Those Presto upgrades are just for the Performa 600. Those are based on the IIvx/IIvi mobo, which is completely different to the 630 series mobo. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 18 Jul 2003 : 20:14:56 So is there a further processor upgrade for the Performa 630CD(besides the upgrade to the 68040). . .I have come across a few articles that mention it, but I have not seen any for sale. . . I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
imacman New Member 53 Posts	Posted - 18 Jul 2003 : 21:06:53 my performa is a 631CD 36MB RAM, 1GB HD MacOS 8.1 Apple TV/FM Tuner Apple Video System Apple Presentation System 14" Apple MultipleScan Display AppleDesign Keyboard/Mouse Basically its a game player and a TV for my office
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 18 Jul 2003 : 22:18:12 quote: So is there a further processor upgrade for the Performa 630CD(besides the upgrade to the 68040). . .I have come across a few articles that mention it, but I have not seen any for sale. . . I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it. Apart from the '040, there are the following CPU upgrades for it: Performa x2xx/x3xx (except 6360) logic board: No modifications are required to use this, but seeing as th ough these boards had a few problems, and won't give you any speed increase, they're not reccommended. Performa 5400/6400/6360 logic board: These are nice, as they are based on a newer PCI architecture, and are quite easy to find, but they require that you install a 3.3v regulator into the 630, which requires a good understanding of electronics and nerves of steel. However, they do work fine, and give you modern computing abilities like the ability to run OS 9, have up to 128 megs of RAM, and to be able to install a decent graphics accelerator (Rage 128 comes to mind) or a USB/Firewire card, as well as a G3 upgrade. PowerMac 5500/6500 mobo: Very highly reccommended. These have all the advantages of the x400s, but they are more modern, even faster, and do not require a 3.3v regulator to run at all, unless you want to go G3 or install PCI expansion cards. If you really want a good processor upgrade, this is the way to go. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 19 Jul 2003 : 11:26:51 thank you so much for the information maclovr. I will look into the upgrades. The same source I got the performa from wants to dump a beige g3 on me. I think I will upgrade the Performa as much as possible with the native board, and then see what I can to to the g3 (but thats [probably another forum/website alltogether!). SO you mentioned the 128mb of RAM with the new boards, but I have seen 128 72pin SIMMS made for performas for $50-$70. Do these work with the native board? Also, the TV/FM system is not for the 630CD right? Just the TV tuner? thanks again for all of the knowldege passed on, I have never had a mac, and suddenly I got 2 for free! How lucky can one person be? Hope everyone has a good weekend! I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 19 Jul 2003 : 17:40:53 About the RAM, you MAY be able to use the 128 meg SIMMs on the new board. I've heard of it being done on an LC475, and i've also heard of someone installing a 64 megger into a 630 and having it work fine, but not a 128 in a 630. If you've got an LC475 or something you can use it on if it doesn't work though, you can give it a go. Also, I believe that the TV/FM system should work fine. However, if you get a TV or TV/FM card, you'll also need the Apple Video System, which goes into the Video slot on your mobo. Either way, enjoy your new system. It's very advanced compared to PCs of the same era! "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
cory5412 68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms USA 4679 Posts	Posted - 21 Jul 2003 : 13:09:43 yeah... good luck with your SuperOld SuperComputer and if you don't have a want/need for that G3... and maybe need or want to make a wee little bit of money you could contact me other than that... how did you find a TV/FM/Video system! been looking for one cheap for my 6500 for awhile Official 68k videographer Official MLA TourGuide "I'm just a normal computer geek who somehow landed a social life" I have alot of posts... if you don't like it than I don't know what to say.
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 21 Jul 2003 : 16:07:23 quote: ]and if you don't have a want/need for that G3... and maybe need or want to make a wee little bit of money you could contact me uWish. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 23 Jul 2003 : 11:59:00 I found the apple tv/video system on ebay. I really wanted the tv/fm tuner, but at the time, I was not sure if it would be compatible with the performa. But I just got the TV/Video system in its original box w/ all the goods inside. . . got the 68040, Apple Tv/Video Sys, Apple Presentation Sys, os 7.6 full (all the discs/floppies etc), And a comm slot ethernet card for about $50. . .shipping and handling bought it closer to $65. It seems there were a lot of tv/video systems for sale. . .most starting between $5-$10 depending on condition/stuff included. Can't wait to try it out! about that 64080 I got on ebay. . .I do notice better performance, but is there any utility that can tell if the processor is indeed a 68040? I guess I could download a prog that only runs w/a FPU or 68040. . . I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 07:38:24 man, there is something so satisfying about watching TV on a computer. . . . _________________________ I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 28 Jul 2003 : 18:24:20 quote: man, there is something so satisfying about watching TV on a computer. . . . _________________________ I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it. Ya got that right! Btw, do you have Apple System Profiler? That'll tell you what you have. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1 Edited by - maclover5 on 28 Jul 2003 18:24:52
cory5412 68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms USA 4679 Posts	Posted - 30 Jul 2003 : 14:33:34 TechTool will also tell you that good stuff, AND it'll tell you things like how many hours your computers' been on in it's life (or since the last time one may have zaped the PRAM) Official 68k videographer Official MLA TourGuide Editor of the MLAgazine "I'm just a normal computer geek who somehow landed a social life"
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 30 Jul 2003 : 15:46:53 Or replaced/removed the PRAM battery. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1
wisof Junior Member USA 257 Posts	Posted - 01 Aug 2003 : 08:19:58 I just added Oregon Trail to my Performa 630CD. IMHO that makes it 10x cooler. _________________________ I have a problem with vintage electronics. . .I am working on it.
SiliconValleyPirate Junior Member United Kingdom 273 Posts	Posted - 03 Aug 2003 : 16:42:12 Well if you want to get really snotty about Quardras I have a better one for you: 40 Mhz full '040 128 megs of RAM 18GB RAID HD AppleCD 600i (4x internal CD ROM) an iMac to burn CDs who needs DOS Anyway... Built-in 10BaseT RJ-45 ethernet (via AAUI Tail) Built-in vid cap with a Spigot PAV booster card Radius 1360 video card with 4xDSPs 17" Trinitron screen Mac OS 8.1 Oh but of course it's an 840av so it doesn't count.... My IIcx has a 7100 board in it...... -- Mark Benson FlatPackMacs http://fpm.gotdns.com 2nd Lieutenant - 68kMLA, LC Quartermaster Holder of the Crowbar of Persistant Crate Opening "Never send a human to do a machine's job" - The Matrix
maclover5 LC Doctor/Hot Rodder Australia 5830 Posts	Posted - 03 Aug 2003 : 17:42:04 LOL, very nice, but like i said, its 63x/64x and 580 based machines only! "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1

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