SSD in a PowerMac G5 ?

[Seth Mac Fan]

Can a powermac g5 support a ssd ? I do not really care about capacity I just want to use it as my boot drive and keep my install on it , and use the other hard drive for my files and or programs . How much are compatible ones gonna cost me these days new or used it doesn't matter to me .

 

[zen.state]

You can ask more than one question per thread my friend. It seems like you're trying to fill the board with only your questions.

 

[jbarley]

Anyone of these would be perfect for your needs.

 

[Seth Mac Fan]

You can ask more than one question per thread my friend. It seems like you're trying to fill the board with only your questions.

Sorry I should have done that I apologize . I will pay more attention for now on . I just had a lot of questions today and I should have put them in on thread It wont happen again .

 

[Zeke D]

OWC has a 30GB SSD for $50. A 2.5-3.5 adapter will run you a few bucks..http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/SSD/Mercury_Electra_3G_Solid_State

 

[Seth Mac Fan]

OWC has a 30GB SSD for $50. A 2.5-3.5 adapter will run you a few bucks..http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/internal_storage/SSD/Mercury_Electra_3G_Solid_State

nice thanks . That is in my price range and that size is good enough for me .

 

[Zeke D]

This one is OCZ and $10 cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227510

 

[Nameci]

I have a cheap Microcenter branded sandforce 64GB SATAII on mine... works like a charm. Bought it last year for around 80 bucks. SSD prices are going down everyday.

 

[Seth Mac Fan]

But do I need some kind of adapter or will it slide right in like a normal hard drive upgrade ?

 

[Zeke D]

You will need a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter, new egg has them for $6 - $15 depending on what flavor you want.

 

[alexreich]

But do I need some kind of adapter or will it slide right in like a normal hard drive upgrade ?

You need a 3.5" bracket to hold the 2.5" SSD drive. It uses standard SATA connectors though, if that was what you were talking about. The 3.5" brackets are usually pretty cheap. $3-7.

EDIT: If you get your SSD from Other World Computing (OWC), this 3.5" bracket is $3 with any purchase of an SSD.

 

[Seth Mac Fan]

Thanks Zeke D and alexreich I will look into it . Also Thanks to everyone else too you where all very helpful .