PowerLogix Announces New Single and Dual PowerForce
G4 7447A CPU Upgrade Cards
Economical new PowerLogix upgrades
offer more features
and consume less power than other cards
AUSTIN, Texas (August
16, 2005) - PowerLogix has immediately available 1.6 gigahertz
(GHz) Single and Dual Processor PowerForce G4 7447A processor
upgrade cards.
The cards utilize the latest FreeScale PowerPC 7447A and include 512K of on-board
L2 cache. They are available now from Other World Computing, master distributor
for PowerLogix, for the following prices:
Single CPU 1.6GHz - $299
Dual CPU 1.6GHz - $499
"These cards are high-performance, cool-running, low-power-consuming and one-of-a-kind," said
Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "These provide a great speed bump for an incredible
value."
As with all PowerForce G4 7447A cards, the new models feature an on-board thermal
sensor and real-time thermal monitoring, and support Dynamic Frequency Switching
(DFS). PowerLogix is the only manufacturer to offer all these features in one
high-quality package.
CPU Director, Powerlogix's proprietary software utility, ships with all 7447A
card upgrades. This software provides the user real-time graphical temperature
data.
The 1.6 GHz Single and Dual PowerForce G4 7447A cards are available for Power
Mac G4 AGP Graphics (Sawtooth), Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, Quicksilver
and Quicksilver 2002 models.
The cards are compatible with Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X 10.3.5 and higher (Mac
OS X 10.3.9 or higher is required for thermal monitoring and DFS features).
OWC also has available a 7447A 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz for $339 and $399. Dual 7447A
cards in speeds of 1.2 to 1.8GHz also are available from $419.
PowerLogix products are available immediately through Other World Computing via
its Web site at www.macsales.com/powerlogix. OWC is master distributor for PowerLogix
and provides all product and warranty support for their products. Dealer Inquiries
are welcome.
About PowerLogix
First to market in every significant Macintosh CPU upgrade product during the
past five years, PowerLogix designs and manufactures innovative products for
maximum performance from second generation and newer Apple Power Mac computers
and clones. For more information, contact PowerLogix at 8701 W. Parmer Lane #1120,
Austin, Texas 78729; 512-401-9902; or visit its Web site at www.powerlogix.com.
Other World Computing (www.macsales.com)
has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe
since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web
site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of enhancement products;
including OWC's own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is an
Apple Certified Developer and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh
users around the world. The company also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national
Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well
as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions
in the greater Chicago area. Other World Computing ranks as the largest technology
services employer in McHenry County according to the McHenry County Business
Journal.
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