Hello All: I need your opinions on the following:
My G4 MDD is nearing the end of its miserable life (bad power supply, power manager system, starting problems, etc.).
I want a G5 PowerMac for internet, video encoding, a little Halo and Star Trek, etc., but I _need_ the least power draw with the most reliability I can get as my machine is usually on 22.5 hours a day.
I want to avoid the iMac motherboard G5 and > 2.3 GHz models which are just too hot (I leave my doors open often here in San Antonio, TX), unless a really good case (argument) is made for it, but all others are fair game.
I'm hoping to get wattage figures from some of you with machine and kit specs. Power draw at the wall is most helpful to me. I'm using an APC BR1500G which gives me wall power on the LED screen.
I plan to use a 9800 XT or Pro (I have 3) and am also interested in what those draw, as I might also use a flashed RIVA TNT.
As philosophical recompense for your effort, I am thinking (seriously) about trying to shoehorn my future G5 into a Mac Pro case. Any history or experience on that subject would be welcome.
Thanks for all the good reading over the years. Grizzledgiant -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
