Daystar to Ship 1.83GHz 7448-based G4 CPU Upgrade for 1.67GHz PowerMac G4s

Daystar Technology is all set to deliver another new milestone in both CPU upgrades and PowerBook speed. The company announced a new 1.83GHz 7448-based G4 CPU upgrade for the PowerBook G4 1.67, the XLR8 MAChSpeed 7448 Aluminum. Its larger 1MB L2 cache size is optimal for maximum performance with the best balance between performance and overhead. In real-world (Photoshop) benchmarks, the 7448 performs 20-30% faster than a 7447A G4 at the same MHz. Daystar claims that overall the XLR8 MAChSpeed 7448 Aluminum provides 30-60% more performance for PowerBook users. The XLR8 MAChSpeed 7448 Aluminum is a factory installed upgrade and will be widely available within the next month. No price has been posted yet. [Bill Fox]