You may be right, and the chances are that it will be a few months before I can really do any upgrading. I don't plan on using this machine much, but it was a nice addition. I am probably only going to upgrade the OS and the memory. I don't see me putting money into a CDRW drive or a G3 upgrade or anything like anyway. It is just a little project that needed a little bit attention to be useful. But I do agree James, if I was going to make it my main PC, I would definitely have to start with something better I think.
Thanks for the opinions!! On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 05:12:49 -0800, James Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I just got my hands on an old 6500 that is in great condition. The only > >> problem with it is that it needs some major upgrading. The main thing I > >> want to upgrade is the RAM, though I am unsure about what type I need. I > >> know it can only hold 128MB total, > > Um, something else you may want to look at: is it really worth putting money > into a 6500 box? > > Don't get me wrong: I know what it's like buying hardware when the funds are > low, and the hos are slow. > > It's just that if it's going to be awhile before you can upgrade, you may > want to take a look at the possibility of buying a box with more upgrade > potential before you start putting money into it. > > I picked up my 9600 box for about $50 in 2003. With the debut of the Mac > mini, used Mac prices should be coming down a lot and you can prolly do even > better. > > I guess the words "needs some major upgrading" really got my attention... > > Best, > > James > > > -- > 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/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- Jason A Watkins Mr Coca-Cola -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
