G5 w/ 23" display or no?

[javabear90]

I need a new family computer becuase my old one died. I was thinking a G5 dp 1.8ghz and a 20 or 23 inch display. I do not need anything too powerful but would like somthing more compact like a cube. Also I need to be able to watch DVD's and possibly VHS if that's possible. I would like somthing soon but I might be able to wait. I would like to keep this below $4000 if possible.
Sooooo... ya

 

[MacAztec]

I would go on eBay and buy a G4 Cube that has been upgraded to a Dual 1.25GHz or something close to that. You can buy a NICE case for the cube at PowerLogix.com

It should run way cheaper then a Dual 1.8Ghz G5, and it should do everything (just about) that the G5 can do. If you need optical out and stuff, you can buy the Sonica Theatre from sonica.

 

[MacAztec]

Cube on eBay- 650$
Upgrade Card (Dual 1.2GHz)- 850$
New Case (from powerlogix)- 100$ (about)
add 1GB RAM- 150$
Add 80GB HD- 75$
Sonica Theatre- 100$
Slot Combo Drive- 100$
nVidia GeForce 3- 300$

That should do everything you want to do, in a nice, little package.

 

[Flowbee]

I have a Cube. I love my Cube. But I don't recommend spending $2300+ on a Cube. Heck, the DP 1.8 G5 only costs $2499.

If you're looking for compact, big screen, and don't need the absolute fastest Mac, I would go with the 20" iMac. Add 512mb of RAM and you're good to go.

Edits:

BTW -There is no dual processor upgrade for the Cube. At least none that are officially supported by their manufacturers.

ALSO - That 'new case' for the Cube from Powerlogix costs $250 (that's the discounted price).

 

[QCassidy352]

Re: G5 w/ 23" display or no?

Originally posted by javabear90
I was thinking a G5 dp 1.8ghz and a 20 or 23 inch display. I do not need anything too powerful but would like somthing more compact like a cube.

so how do you conclude, from the fact that you don't need anything too powerful and would like something compact, that a dual G5 is the way to go? It's about as powerful as you're gonna get, and it's not at all compact.

 

[javabear90]

Correction

I would like a headless iMac however I belive that a 1.8 dp is the best bang for your buck. Also I need to be able to detach the screen. Should I wait until after that event in January to see what comes out of it (i.e. headless iMac or faster G5's or new screens..etc)
thanks

 

[QCassidy352]

if you can wait, you should. Macworld in january has been rumored to bring new powermacs, and maybe new displays. (No one knows about a headless imac...) and of course, that means price drops on the "old" models.

 

[grafikat]

Yup, those G5 are anything but compact! Heavy suckers, actually. I couldn't wait for the Jan Show, so got a dual 1.8, and picked up a refurb 20" from apple.