Mark Secker wrote:
I may be wrong but I think that the 1.6 GHz model only has 'normal'
pci slots:
http://support.apple.com/specs/powermac/Power_Mac_G5.html
While this is a factor for me it may not bother others.
for me all I'd need to do would be to run OSX server - even a G5 mini
mac would do but there's the extra SATA drive bay and the PCI slots as
well for extra firewire and USB...
Hi Mark
Single processor G5s have come up in my rankings of late but I think the
iffy expansion slots issue is a real wet blanket.
You may want to look into this yourself but I've come across a few
grumblings in forums about low throughput for PCI based hard drive
controllers connected to these PCI-only G5s.
This may crop up if you are looking at maximising the storage.
In particular they're talking about SATA controllers, IDE(or PATA) cards
were mentioned too.
I would be interested to see if anyone is saying this in regard to
Firewire cards also.
The upgrade path of a Mac is paramount for me because my last two
PowerMacs have shown me it's importance by providing long and steady
service at *low costs*.
Low noise would be nice though ;-)
Cheers
Paul
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