Dual 2.5GHz G5 -> Problem Machine?

What went wrong with yours?

I got one of the first dual 2.5's into AUS, so i have had it for almost 4 months now, i have had no issues whatsoever.

Sorry you are having problems. I've had mine 3 1/2 months now, with no problems. It's been running 24/7.
This is probably not going to make you're situation any better, but for all the negative reports I think there are a lot of positive reports that just don't get mentioned. Hope you're troubles are resolved soon so that you can enjoy your new machine.

Have only had it for about 8 weeks, but absolutely no problems, runs like a dream...

Duff-Man says...I got one of the first ones in Canada (if not the first) and it has not had one problem at all - just like every Mac I have ever owned....oh yeah!

my dual 2.5 has been running non stop for about 3 days. it gets pms and stops and restarts out of the blue. it's no more stable than my pc. it's actually less stable. my pc has been on the past month and a half w/o bsod's and whatnot.

We've had 3 at work from one of the first batches to enter the UK.

They've been running 24/7 since mid-August with absolutely no problems...

pdp said:

my dual 2.5 has been running non stop for about 3 days. it gets pms and stops and restarts out of the blue. it's no more stable than my pc. it's actually less stable. my pc has been on the past month and a half w/o bsod's and whatnot.

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My PC is loaded with adware that I can not get out of the registry no matter what program I use... My Dual 2.0 however runs perfectly and has been for a month now. If I were you, I'd analyze what you've added to the system. Repair permissions, do you maintenance with Onyx and see where you are at. Still having issues? Zero out the drive and do a clean install. If you are still having problems, take it to Apple.

These Powermac machines are incredible as others have attested...

SO far mostly so good

Had mine since August - only issue one permission file corruption - but that was a 2 minute fix with disk first aid - but at the same time I found I could NOT boot from a CD since I have the 6800 Ultra card (no drivers on all the supplied boot CDs) - problem fixed with 'BootCD' application program and my VERY kind Apple Store that installed the OS on my external hard drive and updated it fully to 10.3.7 for me. Just had to produce the original 10.3.4 CD that is completely useless to me, as proof I own the system.

Good Luck and be patient - it will be worth the wait!

Scottyk9 said:

Have only had it for about 8 weeks, but absolutely no
problems, runs like a dream...

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I hope that you will find quick resolution to your problem. From my experience Apple is good about repairs. Just be sure to call them, be firm, but always pleasant with your inquiry.

Logic Board went after 3/4 days...

Life is good for me...

I have had my dual G5 2.5 CTO for about a month now.

I get the occasional fan rev, but it has been rock solid stable and FAST since day 1.

And just remember...

You will always hear more form the people who have a problem with a product than you will hear from those with no issues.

And since some people repeat what they read without regard to how it really applies, some of these issues can get blown out of proportion.