on 1/27/03 12:22 PM, Gregory Jones at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am in the process of upgrading my pcp 180 in stages and would like some > advice on what components would benefit my system. I have maxed out the > memory at 512mb. In what order should I replace the following components? > > hard drive (original 2gig)-would like larger one---I'm looking for at least > 30gig (recommendations?)...would like to swap out interally with my current > one
ATA/IDE card seems to make sense (it's what MacAddict recommended a couple of years ago for upgrading a Power Computing machine). New SCSI drives are getting a little harder to find, and the ATA drives have tons more space. Not sure about the performance. (Would like to hear about that from a 'sperienced ATA user.) > video card-looking at Radeon 7000 > accelerator-want at least 500mz I've seen a new Sonnet G4/700 going for $299. Hundred bucks more for 800. > PCI card for firewire/USB Sure. I see a bunch of combo cards with (say) two firewire and two USB ports. > anything else to upgrade? Optical mouse with scroll button. Definitely. Even if it's a Microsoft Wheel Mouse (criminally inexpensive and wonderful to use). That will use one of your new USB ports. > I know I could probably buy a new system, but this is sort of a project I > have started with my son. Interested in adopting? ;=) -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
