---------- Original message ---------- Subject: Re: Quicksilver processor upgrade easier than expected Date: Tuesday, 08. November 2011 From: Valter Prahlad <valter.prah...@fastwebnet.it> To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > Il giorno 8-11-2011 20:13, Gene Henley ha scritto: > > I`ve been told that I should upgrade the CPU, possibly the video card, > > and install a sata internal drive with card. > > Mhhh... have you considered getting an used G5? > Depending on the place you live in, G5s could be found as cheap as 200$. > > A G5 would probably offer you a (waaaay) faster CPU, a faster video card, > SATA built-in... and you'd still have compatibility with all the (OSX) > programs you're using on the G4 (and many OS9 apps within Classic). > > Unless you're using the G4 mostly in OS9, I would think about a G5.
I have a couple of G4s and two G5s. And I can confirm that a G5 Dual 2 GHz just rocks with Leopard compated to a single 1.6 GHz G4 and a Dual 800 MHz G4. When using Tiger you will still get OS 9 though Classic. With prices going in a reasonable range and unless you don't really require Mac OS 9 (native), like Valter, I would also recommend getting a used G5 rather than upgrading a G4. Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- 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
