I currently have a 24" iMac C2D, 2.33ghz 3GB RAM and 25GB HD. I purchased the imac from apple on its release date for the 24" imac. I have the opportunity to buy a Dual 2.5Ghz G5 no RAM or HD for around $500. I was going to buy it and keep both but I really have no need for two so I was going to sell the imac. The main reason I was interested in the G5 is because my imac can not expand. I would prob end up filling it with 8GB RAM and at least two 1TB internal hard drives. Even though the 24" screen is nice, I think I can get a similar one for the G5.
I use my imac for all my graphics work, mostly large print ads and web. It is also used for internet and itunes. For the most part I use Adobe CS3 and some small misc programs. Would it be too much of a downgrade to go back to a G5 from a C2D? Im a little hesitant because even though my imac isnt the newest imac it is still a jump from the powermac generation to the intel. My fear is the G5 will go from being older to being TOO old quicker than my imac will.
PS: Im sure someone will ask "Why not just get a Mac Pro?" The answer is I cant drop $3,000+ on a computer right now, especially since I don't have to
I use my imac for all my graphics work, mostly large print ads and web. It is also used for internet and itunes. For the most part I use Adobe CS3 and some small misc programs. Would it be too much of a downgrade to go back to a G5 from a C2D? Im a little hesitant because even though my imac isnt the newest imac it is still a jump from the powermac generation to the intel. My fear is the G5 will go from being older to being TOO old quicker than my imac will.
PS: Im sure someone will ask "Why not just get a Mac Pro?" The answer is I cant drop $3,000+ on a computer right now, especially since I don't have to
