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 ...... Pre-intel Macs' !, ...Any of you has an aged Mac ?

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post May 13 2016, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(zenix @ May 13 2016, 12:14 PM)
Yep, cant use mdd coz my mobo atx size. Powermac g5 case fits, but need to mod. Maybe small project i wanna use the mdd one. Get small mobo laa, hehe.. that one wait till got enough money.
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post May 13 2016, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(darkz91 @ May 13 2016, 11:21 AM)
Yep, cant use mdd coz my mobo atx size. Powermac g5 case fits, but need to mod. Maybe small project i wanna use the mdd one. Get small mobo laa, hehe.. that one wait till got enough money.
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that depends on what you want.
if you just want that casing to work with modern tech, low power and functional many people have stuffed ULV/chromebook innards (novena laptop) or android innards like beaglebone.

but for power users going to i5/i7 then you've gotta go for mini ITX.
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post May 13 2016, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ May 13 2016, 01:31 PM)
that depends on what you want.
if you just want that casing to work with modern tech, low power and functional many people have stuffed ULV/chromebook innards (novena laptop) or android innards like beaglebone.

but for power users going to i5/i7 then you've gotta go for mini ITX.
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Mini only for mdd imo.. i dont wanna mod too much as to keep the originality as much as i can.. also currently have full atx in use, mdd one, if got money i wanna built new one, skylake maybe.. if i'm able to get g5 i do plan to transfer current system into it.. if possible and got time.. again, i'd prefer change case and do mods only, not planning on building new system.. not yet.. too early too build a new system..
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post May 13 2016, 05:39 PM

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QUOTE(darkz91 @ May 13 2016, 03:56 PM)
Mini only for mdd imo.. i dont wanna mod too much as to keep the originality as much as i can.. also currently have full atx in use, mdd one, if got money i wanna built new one, skylake maybe.. if i'm able to get g5 i do plan to transfer current system into it.. if possible and got time.. again, i'd prefer change case and do mods only, not planning on building new system.. not yet.. too early too build a new system..
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As you can see from this picture the IO ports will never line-up with any ATX mobo.
You either need to bastardize it by cutting the case to fit ATX mobo or reroute everything (i/o ports and expansion slots) which is a chore and can be messy looking but you don't cut the back panel and everything is original. Which is why i haven't done a conversion yet OCD purist like me wouldn't do the easy cut and chop way....LOL laugh.gif doh.gif
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post May 13 2016, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ May 13 2016, 06:39 PM)
As you can see from this picture the IO ports will never line-up with any ATX mobo.
You either need to bastardize it by cutting the case to fit ATX mobo or reroute everything (i/o ports and expansion slots) which is a chore and can be messy looking but you don't cut the back panel and everything is original. Which is why i haven't done a conversion yet OCD purist like me wouldn't do the easy cut and chop way....LOL  laugh.gif  doh.gif
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ye, i know.. and i am Willing to do so.. with dremel for instance. Also Got a steel shop that can cut plate to accomodate the ports etc. Just need to give the measurement to them, not that i cant do myself,but i dont have the tools, (i missed using them back in uni) besides,affected part is inside and back,so wont change much of outside appearance..for now i'm looking for one, the case..prepared to experiment with it.. done with the study to cut etc.. only concern is wiring, it'll be a hassle job to keep it clean..
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post May 13 2016, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(darkz91 @ May 13 2016, 06:01 PM)
ye, i know.. and i am Willing to do so.. with dremel for instance. Also Got a steel shop that can cut plate to accomodate the ports etc. Just need to give the measurement to them, not that i cant do myself,but i dont have the tools, (i missed using them back in uni) besides,affected part is inside and back,so wont change much of outside appearance..for now i'm looking for one, the case..prepared to experiment with it.. done with the study to cut etc.. only concern is wiring, it'll be a hassle job to keep it clean..
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kesian the casing laugh.gif
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post May 13 2016, 06:10 PM

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Mac Pro is an easier path for pc components upgrading.
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post May 13 2016, 07:18 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ May 13 2016, 07:10 PM)
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Mac Pro is an easier path for pc components upgrading.
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Sadly i'm poor (cheapskate) lol
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post May 14 2016, 09:34 AM

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QUOTE(darkz91 @ May 13 2016, 07:18 PM)
Sadly i'm poor (cheapskate) lol
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LOL.....we all are....deswai we only buy them when they're cheap doh.gif
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post May 23 2016, 08:55 PM

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Apple Pro Mouse for grab. Maybe offer RM20?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3874778
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post May 24 2016, 09:04 AM

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QUOTE(Anonymous34 @ May 23 2016, 08:55 PM)
Apple Pro Mouse for grab. Maybe offer RM20?
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3874778
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i dunno.
one thing though i don't really prefer to use apple mouse and their single clickness plus too used to the speed of razers so need something of equivalent performance.
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QUOTE(zenix @ May 24 2016, 09:04 AM)
i dunno.
one thing though i don't really prefer to use apple mouse and their single clickness plus too used to the speed of razers so need something of equivalent performance.
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true also
gaming mouse low latency gao gao
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QUOTE(Anonymous34 @ May 24 2016, 03:42 PM)
true also
gaming mouse low latency gao gao
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also the accuracy and speed.
i use armageddon ithaca mousepad and razer lachesis 5600dpi in the office too laugh.gif
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...update time ----> obtained another 12" PowerBook G4 867Mhz, which funtions well, can't believe i managed to bargain for RM100 rclxm9.gif

Restored it to 10.3. Now i feel better since the other purchase of the PB wasn't much satisfying.

Safari 1.1, iPhoto 2, iTunes 4 !!

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Also managed to add another iMac G3 this... RM120, actual deal was for 80rm brows.gif

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Also settled down my Xserve G4....

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post Jul 30 2016, 03:29 PM

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QUOTE(wanna be hi-tech @ Aug 12 2014, 11:37 PM)
Hi guys, I know that there is an existing thread to discuss and showcase your Macs'.... But it's dominated by present time Macs' to which, these Macs' of yesteryear have no match, instead they merely get embarrassed by the performance and power of the current Macs'.

However, I am sure that many of you guys still have your Power PC and pre OS X Macs' due to sentiments,  e.g  an eMac, iMac G3, iMac G4, iMac G5, Power Mac, Mac Mini, Apple Cube and those really vintage Macintoshes.

Well...now is the time to show it off and flaunt it... Post your older Macs' (Pre-intels) here. Tell us your tale about it!

The below are some of my Power PC Macs',
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......an eMac 1.25ghz, running Leopard 10.5.8, it does not serve any purpose rather than the joy that i still have it running !  rolleyes.gif

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...another aged Mac of mine, It's an Apple 17" crt monitor. I believe it was produced some where in 1999.

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This is another Crt monitor from Apple (the one on the left). Its the final model of crt monitor from Apple! Quite a nice design, with a see-through back.

The one on the right is an Imac G3, 600 Mhz model. It still boots fine, running on Panther 10.2, coupled with a dual boot of the OS9. One of the best loved Mac of mine.
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Another Imac G3 of mine. This is a 500 mhz model. Was lucky to get it, but this Imac needs to be meddled with ....can't boot...

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Then i managed to get a third one, which boots fine....

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This my collection of the PowerMac G4 Trio !
Also in the picture is my G5 Dual Core ...and an ancient Apple Crt monitor..

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Twins ? Nah... The one on the left is a 17' PPC iMac, it is the eyesight model. The one on the right is an 17' intel (doesn't fit in this thread..but since its in the pic  tongue.gif ) . The one at the far left at the back is another 17' PPC but it's lcd is gone....but still boots !
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This would be a Mac Mini G4, 1.25 Ghz, running 10.5.8    Its the one at the back, the one at the fore front is an Intel. This G4 is more of a music player for me.

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An iMac G4 20", this Mac is rare and much sought after, further this is the 20" model which is even more rare locally. I have only come across one or two of these 20" model. Really one of my favourites.... The 20" model comes with an external eyesight.

I also have a 15" model. Both boots and are in good state.

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An iBook G3 14", very few of this exist compared to the iBook G4. Mine is ailing though  sad.gif its a common problem in the G3 and G4 iBooks, the issue of the graphic chip, though there seems to be a few temporary work-around. Note that its not a slot load drive..

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A PowerBook G4 12" 867Mhz, got it second hand, 'how many hands' already... i dont know, but has been a lot of abuse. Has  issues, but got it to boot externally.

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But then i obtained a chance to steal another bargain for a much better PB G4....love the look.

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This is an Xserve G4 ----> Apple's version of server, no more in production though. This the first model of the Xserve, its quite primitive compared to the final models of Intel Servers.

I did not expect to find this....but i did....had quite an experience with restoring this.. Now its placed at the back of my iMac as a backup machine for my contents in the iMac, which my whole network of machines can access, while running in Raid 1 Mirroring.

It runs Mac OS X Server 10.5.8, the server version of Leopard. The default wallpaper is in blue...

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These images below were taken from the web....this collection was for sale in ebay ! Dnt ask me the price !  ....These images reveal on how crazy can a collector getttt !!

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Never thought I see these vintage Macs in LYN forum
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QUOTE(sengkin95 @ Jul 30 2016, 03:29 PM)
Never thought I see these vintage Macs in LYN forum
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Ha ha. Thx mate. It does....
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post Jul 31 2016, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ May 13 2016, 06:10 PM)
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Mac Pro is an easier path for pc components upgrading.
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How much is the Mac Pro now? I wanna build a desk out of them 😂
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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jul 31 2016, 04:18 PM)
How much is the Mac Pro now? I wanna build a desk out of them 😂
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If you merely wants to build a desk out of it, I suggest you get a Power Mac G5. The form factor is practically the same, get two of those for less than 700 ringgit if you know your ways to source them out.

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