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opinion on G5 purchase
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<blockquote data-quote="mlsalters77" data-source="post: 876131" data-attributes="member: 111373"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>I am new to the forums, not really new to macs this will be my second but I haven't worked on one sine 06'. ok here is my question. I am a graphic designer I want to come back to Mac (obviously) A mac pro is no where near in the budget at this time. I found a used power G5 for right at $600. before tax and shipping. </p><p>I worked with these back in 04 at graphics school and i remember them being pretty **** cool. so i would just like to get some opinions on the specs and if this is a good buy. thanks all </p><p></p><p>- PowerPC G5 2.0GHz Dual Processor</p><p></p><p>- 2GB Memory</p><p></p><p>- 1000GB (TWO 500GB HARD DRIVES)</p><p></p><p>- SuperDrive - DVD Burner (Burn DVD's and CD's)</p><p></p><p>- 256MB GeForce 6600 Video Adapter</p><p></p><p>- Loaded with OS X 10.4 Tiger. OS DISKS are included.</p><p></p><p>- iLife 06 Installed </p><p></p><p>FRONT PORTS</p><p>Headphone - USB - Firewire 400</p><p></p><p>REAR PORTS</p><p>Optical Audio In/Out - Headphone - Mic - USB (x2) -</p><p>Firewire 400 - Firewire 800 - Ethernet -</p><p>Dual DVI Output</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mlsalters77, post: 876131, member: 111373"] Hi all, I am new to the forums, not really new to macs this will be my second but I haven't worked on one sine 06'. ok here is my question. I am a graphic designer I want to come back to Mac (obviously) A mac pro is no where near in the budget at this time. I found a used power G5 for right at $600. before tax and shipping. I worked with these back in 04 at graphics school and i remember them being pretty **** cool. so i would just like to get some opinions on the specs and if this is a good buy. thanks all - PowerPC G5 2.0GHz Dual Processor - 2GB Memory - 1000GB (TWO 500GB HARD DRIVES) - SuperDrive - DVD Burner (Burn DVD's and CD's) - 256MB GeForce 6600 Video Adapter - Loaded with OS X 10.4 Tiger. OS DISKS are included. - iLife 06 Installed FRONT PORTS Headphone - USB - Firewire 400 REAR PORTS Optical Audio In/Out - Headphone - Mic - USB (x2) - Firewire 400 - Firewire 800 - Ethernet - Dual DVI Output [/QUOTE]
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