Get a Rev B. 2.0 GHz with the 8 RAM slots and PCI-X. If you've already got a nicer video card like a Radeon 9800 Pro, put it into the G5 box - I did exactly this with mine. Then go to http://xlr8yourmac.com/tips/FlashingDVR-117guide.html and flash the Pioneer D117 in the G5 Rev B. to a Pioneer 108 - you'll get 16X DVD-R burning and Dual Layer support.
This way, you'll have everything the new 2.0GHz has plus the PCI-X and 8 RAM slots.
Plus, I found the Rev B. 2.0GHz for $100 cheaper than the new (Rev C.) with a free 1GB of RAM included. It's a no brainer...
Interesting flashing idea. I may try that, but on the PC side, you can get an OEM NEC 3520a 16x dual-layer DVD burner that is a fine drive for $49 bucks, which seems like a nice option as well with no risk of damage to your G5.
I can't see how the current 2.0's are a better option than the older Rev. B's. If you go with a mail order house, and get a free gig of ram, no tax and free shipping for $1899, the Rev. B is the way to go. If you get the free ram on a new Rev. C 2.0Ghz G5, then your slots are all filled when you get the machine. Not good. Also, you get Tiger for just $10, so you have both panther and tiger to have a virtual zoo under the hood if need be.
I just picked up a revB for the equivalent of $1610. It's a floor model that saw about 10 days on display in a *dead* computer dept. It's pristine. I just ate my dinner off it
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Originally posted by wienerdog
Besides the superdrive (easily upgraded) and the video card? The old ones have PCI-X and an 8GB RAM limit...
I don't get it
they're 500 dollars cheaper?
Originally posted by wienerdog
Besides the superdrive (easily upgraded) and the video card? The old ones have PCI-X and an 8GB RAM limit...
I don't get it
I don't either. And you can buy the Rev B. 2.0Ghz machine for $1899 too now...
Originally posted by inaka
I don't either. And you can buy the Rev B. 2.0Ghz machine for $1899 too now...
inaka gets me, this is exactly my point. revC's are $500 cheaper than the *old* revB price - a brand new revB is $600 cheaper than that now...
Get a Rev B. 2.0 GHz with the 8 RAM slots and PCI-X. If you've already got a nicer video card like a Radeon 9800 Pro, put it into the G5 box - I did exactly this with mine. Then go to http://xlr8yourmac.com/tips/FlashingDVR-117guide.html and flash the Pioneer D117 in the G5 Rev B. to a Pioneer 108 - you'll get 16X DVD-R burning and Dual Layer support.
This way, you'll have everything the new 2.0GHz has plus the PCI-X and 8 RAM slots.
Plus, I found the Rev B. 2.0GHz for $100 cheaper than the new (Rev C.) with a free 1GB of RAM included. It's a no brainer...
I can't see how the current 2.0's are a better option than the older Rev. B's. If you go with a mail order house, and get a free gig of ram, no tax and free shipping for $1899, the Rev. B is the way to go. If you get the free ram on a new Rev. C 2.0Ghz G5, then your slots are all filled when you get the machine. Not good. Also, you get Tiger for just $10, so you have both panther and tiger to have a virtual zoo under the hood if need be.
with the education store rebate.
The money I saved helped me pay for my Dell 24" display.
This is a fantastic system for less than a well equipped 17" PB