Would like to know how much I should spend on a good used PowerMac G5. I don't have the money for a MacPro and also have no need to run Windows for anything. See these units on ebay all over the board price wise. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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How much for G5
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The price you'll pay for the G5 varies with specs (and shipping distance and time the auction ends). To get the cheapest deal, look for the highest specs ending mid-day on a weekday. Also, take a look at completed auctions to give you an idea of what others are willing to pay.
This is just my personal opinion, but... I wouldn't buy a PPC under any condition at this point (unless it was like, $25).
I don't know how much longer we can expect most publishers to continue supporting the PPC architecture.
Though they'd obviously be more expensive, I think it would be much, much better to get a first gen Mac Pro.
That said, are you sure you couldn't make do with an iMac or a mini?
I don't know how much longer we can expect most publishers to continue supporting the PPC architecture.
Though they'd obviously be more expensive, I think it would be much, much better to get a first gen Mac Pro.
That said, are you sure you couldn't make do with an iMac or a mini?
Yesterday I just picked up a Dual processor 1.8ghz, 1gb ram, 80gb SATA drive, powermac g5. I got an amazing deal through kijiji and it only cost me $400 CAD! That was at least $200 cheaper than any other ones I could find. And the $600 ones that I saw were not even dual! I say look around kijiji and craigslist. I live in canada, and in my area(toronto), a good deal is considered $500(single core). Most of the dual cores I found were $600-$700. Or you could wait until you find a REALLY good deal. I just happened to get lucky and find someone that was willing to sell theres cheap.