I know, I know, this isn't 68k... but I did pick up a working TRS-80 model 4 out of someone's trash the other day, so it all balances out, right?*picture of awesome G5*
Like most G5s of its era, the bottom handles are bent and the rivets under the door have popped out, but there's nothing a torch and some patience can't fix, especially since the processors haven't leaked any coolant yet. It was listed on ebay for parts at a buy it now of $499, but the seller's description of the problem pointed to nothing more than a bum video card.
Sure enough, $70 and a Geforce 6200 later, it was up and running with a badly corrupted 10.4.8 install on the included harddrive that I quickly replaced with a fresh install of 10.5.6. A little stress testing with the beta OS X port of Prime95 and the system appears solid as a rock... and as loud as a jet.
Specs:
PowerMac G5 (early 2005) Dual 2.7 GHz Liquid Cooled
2 GB RAM
250 GB HDD
Bluetooth option
+ $70 for a Geforce 6200 AGP from another seller
The only bummer... I'm stuck using my old 15" Apple Studio Display until I can justify buying a good 23" or 24" flat panel.
I can't help but laugh that it took me until 2009 for me to get a mac from this decade... unless my Lenovo-based HackBook Pro counts. :lol:
Dude, check every hose to be safe.