Post Your PowerPC Setup - Page 7

AtmChm · Nov 14, 2012, 07:20 PM

Here is the setup I use regularly in my hobby room:

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The Cube has had a processor upgrade to a PowerLogix 1.7 GHz 7448 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 120 GB OWC SSD, external Lacie LightScribe FW DVD.

SuperCompu2 · Nov 14, 2012, 08:41 PM

My setup I picked up last night. Dual 2GHz G5 tower and 22" Cinema display I nabbed off Craigslist. Pretty excited about it!

Jessica Lares · Nov 14, 2012, 09:51 PM

I just found the picture of my Christmas setup a few years back. Really want to do this to my G5 again.

Probably not good for it, haha.

Starfighter · Nov 15, 2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I just found the picture of my Christmas setup a few years back. Really want to do this to my G5 again.

That is completely awesome! I love christmas decorations and computers. I had a similar setup the last few holidays, but I put the lights around the screen instead. And of course made all icons on the desktops to big high resolution christmas presents. Soon it's time again, I can't wait. If anyone else than us likes this we should start a "Christmas decorated PowerPC Macs"-thread just for the heck of it.

Jessica Lares · Nov 16, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Starfighter

That is completely awesome! I love christmas decorations and computers. I had a similar setup the last few holidays, but I put the lights around the screen instead. And of course made all icons on the desktops to big high resolution christmas presents. Soon it's time again, I can't wait. If anyone else than us likes this we should start a "Christmas decorated PowerPC Macs"-thread just for the heck of it.

That'd be awesome. I'm just thinking about how awesome it would be to wrap the iMac G4 in lights now.

Liquinn · Nov 16, 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

That'd be awesome. I'm just thinking about how awesome it would be to wrap the iMac G4 in lights now.

Would my set-up class as a PPC set-up? I only have one PPC Mac unfortunately

Jessica Lares · Nov 16, 2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquinn

Would my set-up class as a PPC set-up? I only have one PPC Mac unfortunately

Yeah, in that above picture I have a MBP right in the middle actually.

Liquinn · Nov 16, 2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

Yeah, in that above picture I have a MBP right in the middle actually.

Nice. :P Pretty awesome how someone can have the same Apple products, yet the set-up looks totally different. :P

I'd love my G5 on the desk but it'll break the desk as it's so damn heavy as the desk won't support it. :P

jbarley · Nov 16, 2012, 05:17 PM

Here is a picture of my G5 quad, sorry about the flash bounce off the monitor.

PowerPCMacMan · Nov 16, 2012, 11:07 PM

Nice setup! You know with the right adapter you can hook up the 24 inch or 27 inch LED Cinema Display for a rocking great system! I too have a G5 Quad, built in 2006 with the single pump. Its a beast of a machine and a nice one at that.

The only issue I have with it is that the LAST CPU B core 2 diode is reporting a temperature reading of 10-15 degrees higher than the rest of my CPUS. I checked my Quad for any leaks - NO leaks thank gawd!(Quad G5 had the more reliable LCS), but what could be causing the temperature to stay at 10-15 degrees higher?

I know that this machine is 6 years old.. I forget what the longevity of the thermal paste is on the G5 processors, do you know?

Also, where can I get 64-bit software optimized to run on the G5 using 64-bit?

I will post my machines shortly, for now I have the following:

G5 Quad 4 x 2.5 PowerPC G5

, G4 Pismo 550(was G3 500), PowerBook G4 1.67 which I use for my main computer when not at home. My server machine for all my computers is a 6-core Mac Pro running at 3.33 ghz.

I might pick up another G4 PowerMac to complete my collection, I was looking at the MDD G4 1.25 Dual.

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Originally Posted by jbarley

Here is a picture of my G5 quad, sorry about the flash bounce off the monitor.

Liquinn · Nov 17, 2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerPCMacMan

Nice setup! You know with the right adapter you can hook up the 24 inch or 27 inch LED Cinema Display for a rocking great system! I too have a G5 Quad, built in 2006 with the single pump. Its a beast of a machine and a nice one at that.

You can connect a 27" LED Display to a G5 with an adapter?

Link to said adapter please?

Muchas gracias, Saludos.

AdrianK · Nov 17, 2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquinn

You can connect a 27" LED Display to a G5 with an adapter?

Link to said adapter please?

Muchas gracias, Saludos.

You need something like this . It will set you back a bit though.

PowerPCMacMan · Nov 17, 2012, 12:28 PM

The one I have is by Kanex.. I got it from Other World Computing. Mine is the older model which supports 24 inch LED Cinema Display, but yes.. you can get the model supporting the 27 inch LED display.

It looks great! My G5 loves it!

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Originally Posted by AdrianK

You need something like this . It will set you back a bit though.

Liquinn · Nov 17, 2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerPCMacMan

The one I have is by Kanex.. I got it from Other World Computing. Mine is the older model which supports 24 inch LED Cinema Display, but yes.. you can get the model supporting the 27 inch LED display.

It looks great! My G5 loves it!

That product's discontinued?

NaiGuy · Nov 18, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperCompu2

My setup I picked up last night. Dual 2GHz G5 tower and 22" Cinema display I nabbed off Craigslist. Pretty excited about it!

I like this setup, its nice, sleek and simple.

SuperCompu2 · Nov 18, 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NaiGuy

I like this setup, its nice, sleek and simple.

Thanks! I got the 22" ACD + G5 Tower (specs in sig) for $200 off Craigslist. Thing still flies!

I was lucky enough to have an iMovie HD project pending, and with it being a PowerPC application, the G5 ate the HD video up! So satisfied with my purchase

MisterKeeks · Nov 18, 2012, 05:05 PM

Flickr Set

The ACD is 23". Might add another iMac G4 to the collection soon

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ChrisMan287 · Nov 18, 2012, 11:03 PM

I have my setup in my sig. Running 10.5.8 and love it.

macgeek18 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:54 PM

I just took these. Setup the iMac yesterday, dug through my massive computer storage/graveyard and pulled the PM G4 QS out. My first Mac ever is sitting under the desk. Just need a screen now and the PM will be taking the place of the iMac.

Starfighter · Nov 29, 2012, 02:48 AM

I had three computers as my daily machines which made it really messy. Some bookmarks on one of the computers, a few files on the other (I use dropbox for most files but I have movie projects and what not that just isn't a good idea to sync through dropbox) and other bookmarks on the third. I decided to put away yet another one (my walk-in closet is filled with PowerMacs, iMacs and random laptops by now) in favor of this setup. It's a PC as my main, yes, but I kind of have to do it this way for a while. I need to do heavy movie editing for school and my PC is the only machine capable.

And my PowerBook G4. I just can't put it away. So it serves as my only PPC for the time being.

AQUADock · Nov 29, 2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Starfighter

I had three computers as my daily machines which made it really messy. Some bookmarks on one of the computers, a few files on the other (I use dropbox for most files but I have movie projects and what not that just isn't a good idea to sync through dropbox) and other bookmarks on the third. I decided to put away yet another one (my walk-in closet is filled with PowerMacs, iMacs and random laptops by now) in favor of this setup. It's a PC as my main, yes, but I kind of have to do it this way for a while. I need to do heavy movie editing for school and my PC is the only machine capable.

And my PowerBook G4. I just can't put it away. So it serves as my only PPC for the time being.

What pc case it that? Looks good.

Starfighter · Nov 29, 2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AQUADock

What pc case it that? Looks good.

It's Fractal Design's Define R4. They come in black as well, but I chose Arctic White.

Pros: Lots of storage possibility, many places to put fans, it's quiet as a mouse, it's cheap and the overall space in it is very nice.

macgeek18 · Nov 29, 2012, 12:08 PM

Some pics from my old PPC days. Man I wish I had back 95% of those systems.
I had everthing from PM G5's to iBook Clamshells and PB G4's. I've had 4 1Ghz Titanium's, one was so nice I think I was the the first person to use it, not turn it on and put it away.

macgeek18 · Nov 29, 2012, 12:10 PM

A couple more.

Imixmuan · Nov 29, 2012, 02:11 PM

(macgeek18) is very appropriate. You have owned quite the collection.

Macs I regret getting rid of: Powerbook 520c, Blue and White G3, Titanium G4.

Macs I do not regret getting rid of: Mac Classic, Graphite ibook, Mac IIci, Mac Mini (Intel).

Nov 14, 2012, 07:20 PM	#151
AtmChm macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI	Here is the setup I use regularly in my hobby room: The Cube has had a processor upgrade to a PowerLogix 1.7 GHz 7448 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 120 GB OWC SSD, external Lacie LightScribe FW DVD. __________________ MBA; Mac Pro;iMac; Mini; Cube; G5 & G4 towers
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Nov 14, 2012, 08:41 PM	#152
SuperCompu2 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woostah	My setup I picked up last night. Dual 2GHz G5 tower and 22" Cinema display I nabbed off Craigslist. Pretty excited about it! Attached Thumbnails __________________ PowerMac G5 2GHz DP/3GB/1TB/10.5.8 Canon Rebel XT MacRumors Scavenger Hunt Score: 1
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Nov 14, 2012, 09:51 PM	#153
Jessica Lares macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	I just found the picture of my Christmas setup a few years back. Really want to do this to my G5 again. Probably not good for it, haha. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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Nov 16, 2012, 05:17 PM	#159
jbarley macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver Island	Here is a picture of my G5 quad, sorry about the flash bounce off the monitor. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live." George Carlin
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Nov 18, 2012, 05:05 PM	#167
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	My Small Collection Flickr Set The ACD is 23". Might add another iMac G4 to the collection soon . __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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Nov 18, 2012, 11:03 PM	#168
ChrisMan287 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY.	I have my setup in my sig. Running 10.5.8 and love it. __________________ 15" PowerBook G4, 1.67GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD ; 16GB iPad2.
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Nov 28, 2012, 11:54 PM	#169
macgeek18 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Murrieta,CA	I just took these. Setup the iMac yesterday, dug through my massive computer storage/graveyard and pulled the PM G4 QS out. My first Mac ever is sitting under the desk. Just need a screen now and the PM will be taking the place of the iMac. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thinkpad T410i;2.4Ghz Core i3;8GB;256GBSSD;Windows 7 Pro SP1,Mac OSX 10.6.8
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Nov 29, 2012, 02:48 AM	#170
Starfighter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden	I had three computers as my daily machines which made it really messy. Some bookmarks on one of the computers, a few files on the other (I use dropbox for most files but I have movie projects and what not that just isn't a good idea to sync through dropbox) and other bookmarks on the third. I decided to put away yet another one (my walk-in closet is filled with PowerMacs, iMacs and random laptops by now) in favor of this setup. It's a PC as my main, yes, but I kind of have to do it this way for a while. I need to do heavy movie editing for school and my PC is the only machine capable. And my PowerBook G4. I just can't put it away. So it serves as my only PPC for the time being. __________________ In arguments the losers are the winners - because they learn something. Video Game Luddite
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Nov 29, 2012, 12:08 PM	#173
macgeek18 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Murrieta,CA	Some pics from my old PPC days. Man I wish I had back 95% of those systems. I had everthing from PM G5's to iBook Clamshells and PB G4's. I've had 4 1Ghz Titanium's, one was so nice I think I was the the first person to use it, not turn it on and put it away. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thinkpad T410i;2.4Ghz Core i3;8GB;256GBSSD;Windows 7 Pro SP1,Mac OSX 10.6.8
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Nov 29, 2012, 12:10 PM	#174
macgeek18 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Murrieta,CA	A couple more. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thinkpad T410i;2.4Ghz Core i3;8GB;256GBSSD;Windows 7 Pro SP1,Mac OSX 10.6.8
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Nov 29, 2012, 02:11 PM	#175
Imixmuan macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2010	your screen name (macgeek18) is very appropriate. You have owned quite the collection. Macs I regret getting rid of: Powerbook 520c, Blue and White G3, Titanium G4. Macs I do not regret getting rid of: Mac Classic, Graphite ibook, Mac IIci, Mac Mini (Intel).
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