Thanks aqua. :oP So would you suggest a B&W 450 or a G4 (AGP) 350? What
about the "disk subsystem" holds you back? Also, I wanted to get a
10,000rpm scsi drive. Which machine would be better for a drive like this?
(this also means that the fact that the B&W only has ATA/33 isn't really a
big deal)
~Justin~
> The Blue G3 and the Yikes! G4 both use the same motherboard. No
> differences beyond possibly ROM. I would recommend staying away from
> the Yikes! as you pay a hefty premium for not a lot more. For
> instance, you still have the 2xPCI graphics slot and ATA/33. If
> you're going for the G4, get the Sawtooth. This way you get AGP -
> much nicer - and ATA/66.
>
> Basically a lot of people don't need a fast CPU. I know I don't. My
> G3/450 works great for me. The RAM used to hold me back, the
> graphics and disk subsystems still do. My problem really isn't with
> the chip. Most home users don't care too much as long as it keeps up
> with the web. And it has a high MHz rating, of course.
>
> Peace
> aqua
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