Edwin Morrow wrote: > Just purchased a new/used > 7200/75 a few weeks ago. > Joined the list and am > learning lots from all the > memebers. This computer was > cheap ($45 CAN). I was > wondering is there are any > cheap upgrades for this old > computer or would I be better > to go with one on the new > models then upgrade? I read a > lot of list memeber have > 8500/8600/9600 models. Are > these still desk top models, > or are they small towers? I > have two HDs at the moment in > the 7200, each with their own > OS. Got them going thanks to > the list!! :-) > > Also, what sould I pay should > I upgrade to one of the above > computers? > > Thanks in advance, > > Ed > >
If you need more drive space an 8600 would be a good choice. The 9600 has the same great minitower case, 6 PCI slots, and 12 DIMM slots, but no built-in video or A/V capability (3 extra PCI slots more than make up for this, IMHO). But if you upgrade your case with a 7500, 7600, or 8500 logic board the processor can be upgraded just the same as the other Macs. A g4/800MHz card made by Sonnet is the fastest upgrade to date. Check eBay for cheap 7500 logic boards. -+-+-+- RPM -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
