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Description

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500 MHz PowerPC™ G3 or G4 processor
AltiVec™-enabled (G4 only)
1MB Level 2 backside cache
Supports from 32 to 512MB* RAM
Only G4 upgrade that fully supports sleep mode under Mac® OS 9.x and earlier
Installs without reformatting or repartitioning of hard drive
100% compatible with existing hardware and software
Installs in minutes with Sonnet's "Simply Fast" instructions
Supports Mac OS 8.1† through the latest version of OS X

Quick Start Guide available in English and French.















* 512MB maximum using two 256MB DIMMs.
G4 requires Mac OS 8.6.



G3 Performance


The Sonnet Crescendo™/WS G3 or G4 can transform your Macintosh PowerBook® G3 computer! Employing a powerful 500 MHz PowerPC G3 or G4 processor with 1MB Level 2 backside cache, you'll experience a performance boost of up to 2x over the original system, and take full advantage of the latest OS X and Classic applications.





Mac OS Compatibility


The Crescendo/WS is compatible with your existing hardware, software, RAM and peripherals. The Crescendo/WS integrates with your system software, supporting Mac OS 8.1 (G4 requires Mac OS 8.6) through OS X, Version 10.1 and higher.



10.2OS X Update: All Crescendo/WS upgrades are fully compatible with OS X. Owners of PowerBook G3 Series computers upgraded with a Crescendo/WS G4 will need to download a small software updater. All other configurations are compatible as shipped by Sonnet.





Simple Installation


The Crescendo/WS is easy to install with step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Launch the included Sonnet Installer application to take advantage of the original system software. Shut down and open the system, remove the original processor, move the RAM to the Crescendo/WS, then simply pop the Crescendo/WS into place. Restart the system and you're up and running!





Mac Compatible Models


























Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series 233
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series 250
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series 266
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series 292
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series 300





Tech Specs

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Part No. CPU Specs Cache Specs
WSG3-500-1M G3/500 MHz 1M/250 MHz
WSG4-500-1M G4/500 MHz 1M/200 MHz


Product pricing available on price list.



PDFCrescendo/WS PDF Data Sheet

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Self-Install Guides and Videos


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