Re: upgrading advice
On Dec 7, 2008, at 11:14 PM, g3-5-list group wrote: == 4 of 4 == Date: Sun, Dec 7 2008 2:28 pm From: Linda On Dec 7, 2008, at 12:57 PM, Al Poulin wrote: I agree provided I bought the RAM from a highly reputable vendor for Mac-compliant RAM. Otherwise, I'd install Leopard first, because Leopard is more fussy about compliant RAM than previous OS versions. I bought it from Other World Computing. I've bought RAM from them before. It's always been good. Good. I almost listed them and Crucial, but did not want to limit the waterfront to those two. Other listers swear by other vendors as well. Al Poulin --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: upgrading advice
On Dec 6, 2008, at 4:46 PM, PeterH wrote: On Dec 6, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Linda wrote: I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a friend gave me. I understand this is will burn DVDs. Since my other drive is only a DVD player I thought it would be nice to put this one in the bay below the other. Single-layer DVDs, only, and probably only - DVDs, not + DVDs. For my systems, I won't use anything less than a DVR-109. this drive was given to me so I have no out of pocket expense. Purchasing Leopard was a major expense so I doubt I'll spend more for a second drive. At least not right now. Linda in Ohio --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: upgrading advice
On Dec 7, 2008, at 7:08 AM, Linda wrote: I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a friend gave me. Single-layer DVDs, only, and probably only - DVDs, not + DVDs. For my systems, I won't use anything less than a DVR-109. this drive was given to me so I have no out of pocket expense. Purchasing Leopard was a major expense so I doubt I'll spend more for a second drive. At least not right now. The downside with a burner as early as a 104 could be -R only, no +R. Early on in the transition from CDs to DVDs, the readers would accept all media, if manufactured, but only -R, if burned. At one point, I had to dual inventory my burned media, because my Macs only accepted -Rs, whereas my set-top boxes only accepted +Rs. So, in deciding to go with the 104, just be aware of the limitations of its available formats. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
upgrading advice
I have a powermac G4 mirrored drive doors with panther, 1.25 GHz, 768 mb of RAM, an 80 GB hard drive with a second 160GB drive for storage. I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a friend gave me. I understand this is will burn DVDs. Since my other drive is only a DVD player I thought it would be nice to put this one in the bay below the other. What sequence should I use to upgrade my machine? Should I install the RAM and drive and then the OS or the other way around? I've never put a CD/DVD drive in a computer before is there anything special I should watch out for? I'm not too happy that Apple has let the mid range towers drop from their line. The new iMacs are nice but you can't do any upgrades. I like to get as many years use out of a machine before I buy a new one. Especially at Apple's prices. Linda in Ohio --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: upgrading advice
On Dec 6, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Linda wrote: I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a friend gave me. I understand this is will burn DVDs. Since my other drive is only a DVD player I thought it would be nice to put this one in the bay below the other. Single-layer DVDs, only, and probably only - DVDs, not + DVDs. For my systems, I won't use anything less than a DVR-109. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: upgrading advice
On Dec 6, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Linda wrote: I have a powermac G4 mirrored drive doors with panther, 1.25 GHz, 768 mb of RAM, an 80 GB hard drive with a second 160GB drive for storage. I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a friend gave me. I understand this is will burn DVDs. Since my other drive is only a DVD player I thought it would be nice to put this one in the bay below the other. What sequence should I use to upgrade my machine? Should I install the RAM and drive and then the OS or the other way around? I've never put a CD/DVD drive in a computer before is there anything special I should watch out for? I replaced the original DVD-RAM drive in a Server G4 with a Pioneer SuperDrive. The procedure was quick and easy. Here are the Apple CIP (Customer-Installable Parts) instructions for your G4: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=26259 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
