LCS G5s

[bunnspecial]

I'm going to look at a dual 2.5 tomorrow.

In all honesty the LCS G5s scare me and I've mostly stayed away from them, but this one is at a decent price and already has some upgrades(i.e. 8gb ram).

This one supposedly is running and claims to have a recent clean install of 10.5, so that's at least a good sign that everything is working for now.

I know to look for corrosion or other signs of leaking under the processors, but am wondering if there's anything else I should keep an eye out for.

 

[gavinstubbs09]

I'm going to look at a dual 2.5 tomorrow.

In all honesty the LCS G5s scare me and I've mostly stayed away from them, but this one is at a decent price and already has some upgrades(i.e. 8gb ram).

This one supposedly is running and claims to have a recent clean install of 10.5, so that's at least a good sign that everything is working for now.

I know to look for corrosion or other signs of leaking under the processors, but am wondering if there's anything else I should keep an eye out for.

For sure when you get it it'll have to be torn apart and rebuilt. I have a LCS that isn't perfect in my 2.7 but I still need to find the proper O-rings and find the proper hose for the thing. If you do end up taking it home I would install iStat and check the temps. My 2.7 likes to hang around 170*f

But hey, if all goes bad you can swap in a 2.0 or 2.3 with air cooled heatsinks!

 

[bax2003]

Avoid June 2004 Dual 2.5.

For dual cpu / dual core look for:

June 2004 Dual 2.0
April 2005 Dual 2.3
Octobar 2005 Dual Core 2.0 / 2.3

If you are ready every day to watch for temps and leaks, go for it.

Best LCSs are on Late 2005 G5 Quad.

 

[Altemose]

Avoid June 2004 Dual 2.5.

For dual cpu / dual core look for:

June 2004 Dual 2.0
April 2005 Dual 2.3
Octobar 2005 Dual Core 2.0 / 2.3

If you are ready every day to watch for temps and leaks, go for it.

Best LCSs are on Late 2005 G5 Quad.

I agree that the Quads had the best LCS. A rebuilt LCS with decent quality parts will likely last many years and never leak or burn coolant.

 

[bunnspecial]

Well, apparently it either sold or the guy decided not to sell it since he didn't respond to my request to meet up and possibly buy it.

Oh well, I really want a quad anyway and would probably be better off waiting until the right one comes along.

 

[JohnnyH1012]

My 2.5 Ghz Dual G5 from June of 2004, despite many people claiming that it has one of the most unstable liquid cooling systems, hasn't failed on me yet, and I haven't even taken off the CPU cover to check. My temps are okay and there is no leakage, so I am fine, but quite frankly I am afraid of tearing the thing apart to check.

 

[bax2003]

My 2.5 Ghz Dual G5 from June of 2004, despite many people claiming that it has one of the most unstable liquid cooling systems, hasn't failed on me yet, and I haven't even taken off the CPU cover to check. My temps are okay and there is no leakage, so I am fine, but quite frankly I am afraid of tearing the thing apart to check.

It is quite possible that you have Panasonic LCS model.

Do not be afraid, the biggest problem is removing a gray plastic rivet that holds metal G5 cover.

 

[gavinstubbs09]

I've never heard of a Panasonic leaking, and like IamMacPerson you may luck out and it'll be one!

 

[JohnnyH1012]

I've never heard of a Panasonic leaking, and like IamMacPerson you may luck out and it'll be one!

I'll have to check later. I would sure be glad if I ended up having a Panasonic instead of a more troublesome LCS.