Worth Buying An iMac G5 On The Cheap?

[Goftrey]

I'm eyeing up a 1.8ghz iMac G5 (fully working, believe it or not) on eBay, and as it has been placed in the wrong category & misspelt, no-one has managed to find it...

Is it worth buying one dirt cheap to muck around with? If they're still fully working now, are they likely to develop one of the many infamous fault going in the future?

 

[chrfr]

If they're still fully working now, are they likely to develop one of the many infamous fault going in the future?

Yes. I'd pass unless it's cheap enough you can buy it and resell at a profit.

 

[SkyBell]

If you're just looking to mess around with it and have the spare cash to blow, I'd go for it, especially if you can find a use for it. I sure would.

As for the capacitor issues, you just never know. There's plenty of white iBook G3's in perfect working condition still out there, even with the plethora of that models' issues. If it's still going strong at this point, it might be one of the lucky ones.

 

[rjcalifornia]

I'm eyeing up a 1.8ghz iMac G5 (fully working, believe it or not) on eBay, and as it has been placed in the wrong category & misspelt, no-one has managed to find it...

Is it worth buying one dirt cheap to muck around with? If they're still fully working now, are they likely to develop one of the many infamous fault going in the future?

It depends, are you aware of the limitations, right? Like not HD youtube or lack of flash support?

I mean there are work around but you have to be aware of what you have to do to get the full out of it.

 

[MisterKeeks]

It depends, are you aware of the limitations, right? Like not HD youtube or lack of flash support?

He's been an owner of a DP1.8 G5 for quite some time.

 

[Intell]

Because you already have a PowerMac G5, I suggest you pass on it and get that Mac Pro you were saving up for.

 

[tom vilsack]

I had a first edition 1.8 G5 Imac and it sounded like a vacuum cleaners once warmed up...if you google,you will see i wasn't alone.

Then again if price is cheap enough where you can turn a profit after you've done playing.

 

[wobegong]

As i said elsewhere recently on another post my move from a MDD to a G5 1.8 iMac was the worst "upgrade" I made, was in fact slower in every way.

If you feel you need an all in one and it's dirt cheap why not, you can always sell it on - otherwise I'd advise against.

 

[Lil Chillbil]

don't buy it I can not tell you enough how much I hate those thing



one time at our school the power went out and 43 imac g5s psus blewout simotanously

 

[Goftrey]

Just bought it. I couldn't resist - the price was just too good (£40/$60). I'll have a play around with it, check what sort of condition the insides are like I'll probably just sell it on for a (pretty much) guaranteed profit (which will help a ton in terms of raising money for the Pro).

...Or I could fall in love with it & decide to keep it

Thanks for the replies guys (& girls )

 

[rabidz7]

It depends, are you aware of the limitations, right? Like not HD youtube or lack of flash support?

I mean there are work around but you have to be aware of what you have to do to get the full out of it.

I watch 1080p utube on a G4 powerbook! You just need to download the videos with mactubes.

 

[tom vilsack]

Just bought it. I couldn't resist - the price was just too good (£40/$60). I'll have a play around with it, check what sort of condition the insides are like I'll probably just sell it on for a (pretty much) guaranteed profit (which will help a ton in terms of raising money for the Pro).

...Or I could fall in love with it & decide to keep it

Thanks for the replies guys (& girls )

hope we get a video...follow your utube powerpc channel...always lots of good info.

 

[666sheep]

Just bought it. I couldn't resist

I recommend you one thing then: disassemble it completely, clean fans, replace thermal paste on CPU, GPU and northbridge (use high quality one). It will pay off. iMac will run cooler and quieter. Get yourself a Service Manual.

 

[Goftrey]

hope we get a video...follow your utube powerpc channel...always lots of good info.

If all goes well - there will absolutely be at least one video on it. Really nice to know a couple people in this community watch my videos too. Really means a lot

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I recommend you one thing then: disassemble it completely, clean fans, replace thermal paste on CPU, GPU and northbridge (use high quality one). It will pay off. iMac will run cooler and quieter. Get yourself a Service Manual.

Absolutely. Got a few tubes of Arctic Silver 5 lying around. Even if it's immaculate, I'll be once overing every single last component. Thanks.

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Because you already have a PowerMac G5, I suggest you pass on it and get that Mac Pro you were saving up for.

Okay then. I've decided to keep off the Mac Pro track for a little while longer & just keep an eye on the quads, play the patient game & wait for a cheap one to slip through the net.

As I said earlier, I'll more than likely be selling it on for a profit so it's a win wn situation regardless.

 

[AQUADock]

If all goes well - there will absolutely be at least one video on it. Really nice to know a couple people in this community watch my videos too. Really means a lot

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Absolutely. Got a few tubes of Arctic Silver 5 lying around. Even if it's immaculate, I'll be once overing every single last component. Thanks.

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As I said earlier, I'll more than likely be selling it on for a profit so it's a win wn situation regardless.

So did you did you get it? You signature says you have an intel imac. I had a G5 about 2 months ago but it had a failing graphics card so watch out for that as I didn't notice until after a few hours of using it so it had to go back I was quite upset as I really liked it.

 

[Goftrey]

So did you did you get it? You signature says you have an intel imac. I had a G5 about 2 months ago but it had a failing graphics card so watch out for that as I didn't notice until after a few hours of using it so it had to go back I was quite upset as I really liked it.

I bought the iMac in my sig. over the quad G5

Would just like to say I've actually just bought an iMac. Considering it was going for the same price as a Quad, benchmarked similarly, came in mint condition in original box with a copy of Snow Leopard, as well as the bluetooth keyboard & mighty mouse, as well as the fact it will run Snow Leopard & Windows (and Lion, not fussed on it though). It was just too good to turn down, especially when it comes equipped with a gorgeous 17" display.

I'm still receiving the iMac G5, it'll just be put back on eBay instantly as there really is now no point in even considering keeping it.

 

[Fried_Gold]

I bought an iMac G5 today for £150, literally looks mint condition, spec in my sig. Came with wireless mighty mouse and wired keyboard, plus the little remote.

Best £150 I've ever spent.

 

[gavinstubbs09]

I bought one for $65 with shipping incl. Hope it's a good deal! Needs a fix, hopefully something that doesn't need a new motherboard or something.