I think it is the 128MB model (my notes are in the lab after doing a google search on the part number). Will look for a serial number but I think that was with the sticker that has…

Does it have the serial number? Could run it through the decoder. http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel Other than that I don't think you can tell. You'd know if it was…

Got in a G5 PCIE Tower of some kind (the specs sticker is gone and there is a refurbed by Apple sticker in its place). Can't power it up because those models use a heavy duty power…

Cory5412 said: The Quad itself is a really interesting kind of sidenote/footnote for Apple. They were announced and sold after the Intel transition was, for sort of the same …

Good point on the DTK benchmarks. I looked and can't find anything official. This thread is entertaining though: http://community.thefoundry.co.uk/discussion/topic.aspx?f=34&am…

An upgraded MDD is probably a better value then an early G5 especially the last OS 9 booting version (if classic means anything to you). The G4 series was one of the most upgradabl…

Cory5412 said: In addition to all of that, as uniserver said, the Netburst-based Developer Transition Kit (which had like a 3.2GHz P4 with HyperThreading in it, so not even t…

All the G5s run 10.4, but if you're looking for a Mac OS 9 system to run Mac OS 9 software, I wouldn't bother, compared to just putting a single really fast CPU into a Digital Audi…

Byrd said: I once recall reading that the single 1.6 G5 is very closely related to the MDD than other G5s. Click to expand... I have no idea what context that could be in…

People like the Quad G5s provided the LCS hasn't taken out the power supply and/or motherboard.  Once the LCS is rejuvenated it will be fine.  I think they will be a good collectab…

So air cooled models are the only ones worth getting then?

I, too, have an LCS-equiped G5 (it's a Quad as well). It won't cool the CPUs (so it's basically useless because it overheats before it gets anywhere). At least it's not leaking. c

Yes, I have a liquid cooled too, and I'm trying to repair it :–( I believe it's a Quad-Core.

Even if it runs it won't last for long. The first generation G5's have a terrible reputation for dropping dead due to RoHS problems and thermal flexing, not to mention the LCU equ…

I think they went with Aluminum cases for heat reasons as well. Apple has a history of using plastic cases (easier to style) whiles PCs were metal boxes.

I'm guessing they need all that extra space for airflow, I wonder how that cool that machine could stay if it used the case as an extension of the heatsink..

I was surprised they ran 10.3. Should check to see if I need a patch installed since mine is the first model. Kind of funny how large the G5 tower is yet only holds 1 optical and …

Yep . . . but that friggin' cheese grater. Maybe some graphite grillwork?

Trash: the earliest G5s came from the factory with a special G5-specific build of Mac OS X 10.2, and all subsequent models had some version of 10.3 or 10.4. A late-model G5 from b…

For me, I always felt the G5 never lived up to its Hype,   or my expectations. Back in 03, man it really seem'd like the G5 CPU was the next best thing since sliced bread. And, i…

Holy crap! http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/specs/powermac_g5_quad_2.5.html

Interesting, the early G5 runs 10.4? What was the lastest, fastest G5 that ran Classic under 10.4.6 me wonders?

Yes, each logic board is keyed to the CPU speed. Pain in the rear, as you can imagine. Like 8 different PSU combinations too.

Browsing ebay late at night before bed can make for some odd acquisitions. Today I got in the original model G5 1.6Ghz in pretty decent condition. Sold for $30 shipped (one of tho…

Thanks, G. Solved it by creating a bootable flash drive and that worked well. Your solution would probably have worked too. (I need to also test my firewire cable, it may be defect…