On Jul 26, 2009, at 8:42 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am purchasing the following: Quicksilver G4 800 w/512 MB RAM >>>>> >>>> >>>>> Also, it has one HD and I want to add a 2n >>>> What interface is the generic? 120GB is a decent size depending on >>>> what you want to do >>> > > 39 Pins (doesn't look like #40 was ever there, and the one one is a > bottom pin) >
The missing pin is for keying, iirc. it will work fine. >> >>> >> >> With drives of this age, you tend to run into a lot of "Sticktion" >> Failures, where the platters don't spin up anymore. Best to use them >> with the Samsung for a nice set of wind chimes and refrigerator >> magnets. > > It is a possibility. If they do work I have older PCs I miht stick > them into. > Haven't made up my mind though as I need to see if those older PCs > work as claimed. > (Yes, people know I collect older machines thus they donate them to > me). > I wouldn't trust them for anything remotely close to important. >> big snip re processor swap > Hmmm, doesn't look too hard but Ihave never done stuff like this. 10 minutes from shut down to power up if you really take your time. 2 minutes if you've done it a couple of times. Len --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
