G4 Processor Upgrades

[David_Klobus]

I have an old G4 450 and I am planning to upgrade from FCP 3 to FCP 4. Has anyone used the G4 processor upgrades as an alternative to buying a new computer? I am looking at the Sonnet Encore, Power Logic PowerForce, and Other World Computing Mercury Extreme CPU's. Has anyone had any success with them? Are they worth it?

Thanks,

David

[David]

My consistent view is that anything you do that creates an unnecessary variable with video should be avoided.

That said, some people have very few problems with processor upgrades; others have a great many.

For the saving involved, I just don't think they're worth it especially if you're in a production environment.

But that's only my view.