2) Yes, but after you're used to OS X.
3) Sure, but after you're used to OS X*. Your only real choice, btw, is the ATI 7000 PCI.
4) Any good drive should work fine. No software is needed, regardless of brand. Internal will be better, as OS X and the iLife apps are programmed to do somethings only with internal drives. *If do get a DVD drive, you will need to get the ATI 7000, as well (assuming you plan to play movies).
5) A combo card is a good choice. The built-in FW/USB on the B&W is frequently unreliable--especially under OS X. Depending on your budget, consider a FW/USB 2/fast ATA combo card. Shop carefully. As for a tuner, I suspect people don't really use these once they buy them, but if you think you will, be sure you select a model which is supported by OS X software.
On Mar 17, 2004, at 8:09 AM, Nicole wrote:
1. Settle for a 40 gig HD? 2. Consider a processor upgrade? 3. Upgrade the video card? 4. Use a DVD-ROM that doesn't ship with Mac software (people have done it but...; and is there a performance difference between internal and external drives? 5. Use the 2 available PCI slots for...? I'm thinking a FW/USB combo card and maybe a TV tuner.
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