Just picked up another PowerMac G5 system for $50 including a 22" ADC. This is the entry level 1.6GHz model which appears to be stock except for the memory which was maxed out at 4GB. It even has the optional Airport card. I was struggling if I wanted to buy yet another PowerMac G5 (this will be my third in about four months) especially when it was the entry level model (I currently have the 1.8GHz). Given the $50 price combined with the 22" ADC I figured why not. I can always give it to someone if the basement gets too cluttered.
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Great find! Tip: With that model, I recommend OS X Tiger if you don't need to run software that requires Leopard. But that's just my opinion.
Thanks for this. The graphics card does have the ADC port so I'm fine there. I hooked everything up and it's all functional. Having said that did you mean to say DVI to ADC converter box?
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I'm not sure what I am going to do with this system. I didn't have any plans for it prior to my purchase and I do not have any for it now. Which is why I waited a week before deciding to pick it up despite it only costing $50 for both items. I'll figure out something for it even if it's giving it away to someone who could find use for it.
There's always a use for an extra Mac. Use it as a file server. Or a music player. I have good uses for all 5 of my Macs, even the G3 Clamshell. I'll bet you can find a good purpose for your PowerMac.
