XLR8 has just announced an enhanced version (1.3.2) of its MACh Speed G3 Control w/ PowerPack Software. The MACh Speed G3 Control completely tests the CPU and cache on start-up, then offers the user the option of running the cache faster than its shipped speed, when possible. Cache speeds can be boosted 33 percent (tested via Macbench 5) on most Apple systems.

Testing shows that over 75 percent of the standard systems are actually shipped with cache speeds faster than their promoted speed. For example, all 233 MHz iMacs with caches at 116 run successfully at 155 MHz. Users now receive the benefit of full cache (and RAM testing via the PowerPack) plus maximum speed from a simple software package. MACh Speed G3 control is fully 8.6 compatible, OS X server compliant, and supports the Mac, PowerBook G3 and Power Macintosh G3 systems.

For users of any branded G3 CPU upgrade, XLR8's G3 Control 1.3.2 provides automated cache and CPU testing with cache speed options not available with non-XRL8 brand G3 software. MACh Speed G3 Control delivers full compatibility with all add-in cards and software (that previously suffered G3 upgrade incompatibilities) such as Adaptec 2940, Media 100 video, and Dantz Retrospect. This new 1.3.2 version has been tested and is compatible with boards from XLR8, NewerTech, Sonnet, Mactell, Vimage, and PowerLogix on Mac OS 8.5.1 and more.

.

March 22, 2010