Buying an iMac G5 intel core

[omtatsat]

What should I look for in buying a good used iMac G5 Intel Core?

 

[flopticalcube]

There is no such thing. It's either a PowerPC (G5) or an Intel (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo). For the ppc open the back and look for bulging capacitors (tall cylinders) you don't want those, make sure it comes with a copy of Leopard. Personally, I would not buy a ppc machine now unless you got it real cheap say less than $250.

 

[omtatsat]

What do you call this then
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G5

 

[flopticalcube]

That is the old PowerPC model, not Intel.

 

[omtatsat]

Well I mean this one from 2006/7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_(Intel-based)

Polycarbonate

 

[flopticalcube]

Well I mean this one from 2006/7
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_(Intel-based)

Polycarbonate

For the Intel's go for a Core 2 Duo model, more memory capacity, faster, better WiFi. You may want to run the Apple Hardware Test off of the install DVD before you buy to make sure everything is ok. Don't pay more than $450. Operating system doesn't matter as you can buy and install Snow Leopard for $30.

 

[drummerlondonw3]

What do you call this then
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G5

rudeness

There is no such thing. It's either a PowerPC (G5) or an Intel (Core Duo or Core 2 Duo). For the ppc open the back and look for bulging capacitors (tall cylinders) you don't want those, make sure it comes with a copy of Leopard. Personally, I would not buy a ppc machine now unless you got it real cheap say less than $250.

helpfulness.

enjoy your imac G5 intel core