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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1531000" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>It's hard to know what you know or what you don't know...if you don't say it.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> But since you were making a big deal out of a dual cpu PM G5 (2 cpu's)...it seemed confusing (in the same breath) why a core 2 duo computer (from a cpu standpoint)...wasn't just as good as a dual cpu PM G5. 2 cpu's = 2 cpu's.</p><p></p><p>What you're also not considering is...newer OS versions (OS 10.6 & higher) make MUCH better use of 2 cpu's. So a dual cpu PM G5 running OS 10.4 or 10.5 does not make as good a use of 2 cpu's as an Intel core 2 duo Mac running OS 10.6 or higher.</p><p></p><p>I would only recommend that someone get a Powermac G5...if...they had a large investment in a lot of older software that would not run on an Intel iMac.</p><p></p><p>"G5" based Mac computers were discontinued in the 2005-2006 timeframe. Making them at least 7 years old...and older. These things are old now...and you mentioned wanting to get a few more years of use out if it.</p><p></p><p>These older G5 computers are still good for:</p><p></p><p>- running older software (if you have older apps)</p><p>- mp3 player</p><p>- checking e-mail</p><p>- surfing the internet</p><p>- playing DVD movies</p><p></p><p>What they cannot do is run new OS versions & run new software...and by "new" I mean most apps. released in the last 5-6 years. Try going to the Apple Store (or iTunes)...and finding apps that will run on a Powermac G5!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You were considering getting a 2006 iMac. I suggested skipping these (due to video hardware issues with them)...and getting a slightly newer 2007 aluminum iMac. A 2007 iMac shouldn't cost too much more than a 2006 iMac.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>IMHO...this is a VERY poor reason to purchase a PM G5. And it would require a good bit of modification to get a 'Windows" motherboard to fit/mount inside a PM G5 case. PM G5 cases are not like "generic" Windows boxes that have the appropriate mounting areas for standard Windows motherboards.</p><p></p><p>Sure...not a bad project for someone who gets a PM G5 case for free...or for very cheap. But not something that should be a BIG driver of PM G5 purchase...for someone who actually wants to use it as a Macintosh computer.</p><p></p><p>You've asked for advice...and my recommendation for the best experience & best future use of the computer (next 3 years)...that you get a 2007 iMac (or you could get a core 2 duo based Mac-Mini).</p><p></p><p>If you can get a PM G5 for REALLY cheap...ok...this could be a ok purchase as well. If all you want to do is:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>A PM G5 can do this. Assuming the "few games" are OLD games!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Just out of curiosity...how much were you expecting to pay for a dual cpu PM G5?...and what is your approx. maximum budget?</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1531000, member: 56379"] It's hard to know what you know or what you don't know...if you don't say it.;) But since you were making a big deal out of a dual cpu PM G5 (2 cpu's)...it seemed confusing (in the same breath) why a core 2 duo computer (from a cpu standpoint)...wasn't just as good as a dual cpu PM G5. 2 cpu's = 2 cpu's. What you're also not considering is...newer OS versions (OS 10.6 & higher) make MUCH better use of 2 cpu's. So a dual cpu PM G5 running OS 10.4 or 10.5 does not make as good a use of 2 cpu's as an Intel core 2 duo Mac running OS 10.6 or higher. I would only recommend that someone get a Powermac G5...if...they had a large investment in a lot of older software that would not run on an Intel iMac. "G5" based Mac computers were discontinued in the 2005-2006 timeframe. Making them at least 7 years old...and older. These things are old now...and you mentioned wanting to get a few more years of use out if it. These older G5 computers are still good for: - running older software (if you have older apps) - mp3 player - checking e-mail - surfing the internet - playing DVD movies What they cannot do is run new OS versions & run new software...and by "new" I mean most apps. released in the last 5-6 years. Try going to the Apple Store (or iTunes)...and finding apps that will run on a Powermac G5!;) You were considering getting a 2006 iMac. I suggested skipping these (due to video hardware issues with them)...and getting a slightly newer 2007 aluminum iMac. A 2007 iMac shouldn't cost too much more than a 2006 iMac. IMHO...this is a VERY poor reason to purchase a PM G5. And it would require a good bit of modification to get a 'Windows" motherboard to fit/mount inside a PM G5 case. PM G5 cases are not like "generic" Windows boxes that have the appropriate mounting areas for standard Windows motherboards. Sure...not a bad project for someone who gets a PM G5 case for free...or for very cheap. But not something that should be a BIG driver of PM G5 purchase...for someone who actually wants to use it as a Macintosh computer. You've asked for advice...and my recommendation for the best experience & best future use of the computer (next 3 years)...that you get a 2007 iMac (or you could get a core 2 duo based Mac-Mini). If you can get a PM G5 for REALLY cheap...ok...this could be a ok purchase as well. If all you want to do is: A PM G5 can do this. Assuming the "few games" are OLD games!;) Just out of curiosity...how much were you expecting to pay for a dual cpu PM G5?...and what is your approx. maximum budget? - Nick [/QUOTE]
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