on 9/7/01 15:48, (PCI PowerMacs) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Subject: Re: USB cards, G3 upgrades, and RAM > > I would suggest the iXMicro card from Other World Computing. $39.99. > And buying several items from the same dealer, e.g. OWC, would also minimize shipping costs. I don't want to sound like their ad manager, but I've always had super service from OWC. Anyway, as stated by others here, OWC has a bunch of stuff that can help you out: - 128MB RAM at $45 - the 8MB iXMicro video card above (new, though you might be able to find used 16MB Rage or Voodoo 3 cards at a similar price) - an XLR8 Carrier card and OWC G3/333-1MB processor Zif at $180 And lots of hard drives, etc. They also have the VST Ultratek ATA/66 controller, with Softraid software, at $88. Obviously depends how much you want to spend on an older machine, but the above, with 2 banks of 128MB RAM, would set you back $310; or right around $400 with the IDE controller. And it's all quality stuff with good warranties, apart from the video card, as ixMicro is out of business; though it's a good card at a good price. Put that all together with your 21" monitor and USB connectivity, and you've got a setup that can last for a few years yet. Good luck. Chris H -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 740 Printers refurbished $79 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Save on Mac software -- Shop Software Outlet.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/software.outlet.html> Star Wars Complete Collection on Video CD - $32.97 Back to the Future Collection on Video CD - $15.97 EurekaMovies.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/eureka.html> - - - - - PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
