noisy 'new' G4? [Archive]

stez

06-25-2003, 08:07 AM

Hi there,

ive been waiting for the G5 to come. real happy about it but too pricey for me:(
They also introduced some new G4s.. i know these models are somewhat older (aug 02) and i understand that there was a lot of loud noise complaints about it back then.
Is it safe for me to buy one of those G4 1,25 (mdd) or are they still too noisy ?

hope they solved the problem or i hope theres an easy solution to this.

thanks.
Bart

msantti

06-25-2003, 01:34 PM

I just snagged a new G4 1.25 dualie.

The noise levels seem okay to me.

I think the earlier MDD models had the extreme noise problems.

Oh, yes. I went and got a G4. $1599 for the dualie at the Apple store.

Probably get laughed at. :(

iSegway

06-25-2003, 01:43 PM

how much RAM does that Dual you just got have?

stez

06-26-2003, 04:27 AM

that good to hear.
i really want one, but i know i get irritated by too much noise. However it always subjective:)
i think im gonna give it a try.

thanks
bart

msantti

06-26-2003, 07:38 AM

It has 256 MB PC2700 ram.

The Apple store wanted $150 for a 256 MB stick. I said no thanks.

Ordered some from Crucial. 512 MB for $65 plus free 2 day shipping. :)

It has a 80 GB HD. A bit small but easy to add another.

No Superdrive but it seems like the retail drives will work. $175 for one at Newegg.com.

I just wish they would make a retail version of the 9700 Pro. :mad:

You can get the GeForce Ti 4600 but its outrageously priced at $399. :(

Paul

06-26-2003, 10:24 AM

when is it shipping?

bunge

06-26-2003, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by msantti

I just wish they would make a retail version of the 9700 Pro. :mad:

I believe ATI is going to make a retail version of the 9800 Pro that works in a 4x slot.

Slotracer152

06-26-2003, 12:22 PM

what happened to the 1.42 ghz G4s?

msantti

06-26-2003, 06:36 PM

believe ATI is going to make a retail version of the 9800 Pro that works in a 4x slot

Oh please let that be true. :)

There is enough of a market for ATI to come out with either a 9700 or 9800 Pro card.

I will keep my fingers crossed. :)

msantti

06-26-2003, 06:39 PM

what happened to the 1.42 ghz G4s?

Apple no longer offer them.

I have a feeling yields were not real good on those and the chips were kind of pricey.

It was 700 bucks more than the 1.25 dualie. It did include a Superdrive and a bit more ram and HD.

I think the 1.25 was the better deal.

I think its pretty decent for $1599.