> From: Gene Osburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > John Teffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > My local thrift store has a Beige G3 Desktop for sale for $40. > > Short version response to the below questions: > Definitely worth $40. Run, don't walk back to that store.
I was there when the store opened at 8:30 this morning. I'm typing this on the G3. =o) > Opening the case is easy. It wasn't quite so easy, as this one had the "security strip" or whatever attached to the bottom front. I bought first and took it apart later, but I think I have a Rev 2 mobo (from what's silk screened on the board, and because it has the "Rage Pro" graphics) and Rev C. ROMs (judging from ASP). >The VRM's that little gizmo in it's own little slot near > the PRAM battery and jumper block; you're OK if it's Raytheon - avoid Royal. I got a Raytheon! > I'm not even sure if DVD Player is supported in OS 8.1...? In any > event, you're probably just missing a driver extension (or library) in > your System Folder. I'd do a clean install of the newest OS you have > handy; as long as the DVD drive's connected and "recognized" that'll > probably install anything you need. Yep, that 8.1 install was messed up, half the things I clicked on in the control panels said "this needs 8.5 to run." I did a clean install of 9.1, and now the DVD player works! > Not at all. That's the correct RAM for the Beige G3. I don't remember > seeing any RAM marked "PC66/100" though, I thought it was one or the > other...? I'd go for the least expensive PC100 that's marked as Beige > G3 compatible. I do a lot of RAM swapping between Beiges and B&W's, and > PC100 works in both. Maybe they mean it is PC100 that will clock down to PC66? Maybe some PC100 will not or something. > Yes. Faster processor, faster system bus, faster RAM, newer mobo > architecture. I've noticed! > Whatcha gonna do with the SuperMac? Well, I'll need to get my stuff off it first. I got a little excited and took the TwinTurbo PCI video card out of it and put it in the G3 right away, and now I'm running dual monitors on the G3, and it's very nice. This computer will be getting the S900's USB card too, shortly. Only thing is, I need to put the S900's video card back in it, and hook it back up because it's the only computer I have that can read the fancy fast SCSI drive that is in it. If it was "normal" SCSI I'd just move it over to the G3's free drive bay. Once I get all settled in on the new computer, the SuperMac will probably be kept as a backup. Thanks for all your helpful information! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
