This isn't a definitive answer but just my experience with a Beige G3 MT. I had all PCI slots full (100BaseT ethernet, 8 meg video card and Firewire card), two hard drives and the CD-ROM. After putting in the second hard drive I experienced intermittent boot problems. I played around with it and found that if I pulled out the video card that it would once again boot reliably. This suggests to me that it was a power issue. I am not sure if I reached the limit of the PS or if the PS is going out? Maybe other could shed light on that.
Personally I would love to put a more robust power supply in and to see if that would give the old Beige some new life. If anyone knows of any place where I could get a robust power supply that would fit into the unmodified Beige box I would appreciate the info. Also Thanx Bruce for the info on the Sawtooth drive size. Bob Richard Starr wrote: > Has anyone put 5 drives in a Beige MT with the standard power supply? > > Mine has a superdrive and a dvd reader as well as full pci slots. I'm > wondering > if it can take it or whether I need to go for another outboard firewire drive. > > Rich -- 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
