All, I recently got a QuickSilver G4 1.0Ghz DP for 25 bucks I was informed it was freezing up but the previous owner thought it might have been RAM related. I've changed out the RAM and run several runs of XBench (figured this would stress enough for problems to come out). I have seen no problems via that. I don't have any Apple Hardware Diagnostics that works for this Macintosh (is this available as a free download from Apple by any chance?). I have noticed something though - The heatsink on top of the processors seems to get VERY HOT. Like if I shutdown the computer and open the side and touch the heatsink it is just cool enough so it doesn't cause a burn, is this normal? I have checked the fan that is under the shroud that routes out of the case and it spins and runs so its not that that isn't working. If this processor normally runs hot is there any better way to cool it a side fan doesn't seem like a very effective way of cooling (I'm from the PC World where heatsinks have fans on top).
Next question I plan on setting this up as a server and want to add harddrives to it but have noticed there are a total of 5 or 6 molex plugs for internal harddrives however most of them route inconviently. Is the PSU on this computer adequate enough to run 4 hard drives if I get splitters? If not does this take a standard ATX based PSU or do I need to get a compatable higher wattage one? Thank You, Albert Carter -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.