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Title: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on August 02, 2005, 06:05:47 pm Well, I've had my current G5 since November 2003 and I am trying to decide what to do next. This is by far the longest I've ever kept the same mac as my primary computer. My normal tendency is to buy a new one every 6 months. I really want to buy a new G5 now, but with the change of Apple to Intel processors in the near future, I just can't see doing it. I can try to upgrade my current computer some more, just to get by until then.
So, here's what I have: Original Single-1.8GHz G5 (the one with the faster bus speed, 8 RAM Slots, and PCI-X), 2.5GB RAM, Two-250GB Internal Hard Drives, One-400GB External Hard Drive, ATi Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB Graphics Card. At this point, I have plenty of RAM and I'm okay with the hard drive capacities, for now. I'm thinking that I could upgrade the video card to one of the faster ATi X800XT cards. I really wish someone would make a processor upgrade for the G5, but as yet nobody has. So, I can either make this one work for a while longer, or fork out for a new Dual-2.7GHz G5. I have the money to burn, but I've never been one just to blow money. And if the switch to Intel processors means that the G5 will end up running on emulated software at some point, I would rather just wait and get an Apple with an Intel Processor. Hmmmm....what do you guys think? Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: BTs_Mysterio on August 02, 2005, 06:40:42 pm (http://www.barefeats.com/image06/thr-mot.gif)
With that much said, the current 2.7GHz powermac, is really a major no-go. Future Products: • PowerMac G5 MP: -- Dual Core design. -- Possibility of 3.0 GHz, Probably not going to reach it as no [decent] Dual-Core has yet. Timeframe: Sept '05 (Paris) - March '06 (IBM time of year) [if introduced] •?????Mac ??? [PowerMac replacement] -- x86 Dual-boot [Triple+ including Linux flavors] -- Dual core is easily predictable. -- PCIe is a given with the appearance in DevMacs. -- SLI is possible and likely if Apple wants to maintain top end professional image. -- DDRII Memory -- Better motherboard by design -- Smaller Case -•- You [personally] could use it in your ford office with the PCI expansion/windows for your Ford stuff. [I don't think your a windows fan] -----> Also VPC 8 [or 9] will allow 2 OSes to run at the same time without emulation (x86). -- Basically Ultimate in Gaming/Pro Apps/Bragging Rights. Timeframe: WWDC '06[Myst Prediction] - WWDC '07 So you have the option of buying a legacy computer now that will become a shadow in comparison to the future Intel products. Then again you could just wait with me and my Rev A G5, then buy the Mactel when they come out. Also noteworthy: ????Book ???? [PowerBook Replacement] -Yonah Dualcore Intel processor -~2-2.5 GHz -Apple Designs the best Motherboards, possible performance is huge [http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20050525/pentium4-10.html -Dothan Single core predecessor to Yonah] -Dual Booting -DDRII -Amazing notebook, hopefully more expandability/screen improvements Timeframe: Jan '06 [MWSF] - June '06 [WWDC] Don't overlook portables, they have a nasty habit of surprising us [Unlike recent G4s, hopefully a pleasant surprise]. My final recommendation is to go wait for the intel and Pimp-your-current-G5 for all it's worth as a legacy computer. Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on August 04, 2005, 11:37:39 pm Well, I've decided to wait for the Intel-based Macs to arrive, so for the time being I'm upgrading my G5. I have an ATi Radeon X800XT on the way. Does anybody have one of these cards?
Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: c| Spetsnaz. on August 04, 2005, 11:43:50 pm um what are you doin with your old card?
Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: cO.twist on August 04, 2005, 11:46:50 pm ghost i have an x800xt...i have a single 1.8 g5 with a gig of ram.(the same one as you). Its amazing.
Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on August 04, 2005, 11:51:41 pm um what are you doin with your old card? I already have my ATi Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB sold for $250...which, considering you can get one brand new for that now, is a pretty good deal. ;) ghost i have an x800xt...i have a single 1.8 g5 with a gig of ram. Its amazing. Ah, so now I'll be on a level playing field against you in FFA's! Title: Re: Computer Upgrade Possibilities... Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on August 05, 2005, 05:13:00 am Okay, new question...
Does anybody know if I can get the new 16x SuperDrive double-layer for my older G5? Like, could I get the new one and just switch it out with my old one? And if so, where could I get a new one?[/size] Update: It seems I can do this. I just ordered the Pioneer DVR-109 16x Dual-Layer SuperDrive and they say it will fit right in the optical drive slot of my G5. |