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Aug 20, 2003, 10:42 AM
 
In Macworld Aug 03 p.58 Title "BUILD A MAC CLONE" This is about how one can build a G4 and save a lot of cash, with medium difficulty.
Will this apply to building a G5 ? When might parts be available?
How likely would the thing work?
     
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Aug 20, 2003, 10:50 AM
 
I do so hate to be negative, but it's;

Never, ever, ever going to happen.

(Well not for a long time, or until there are stacks of spares in the market place... 3 years+ is my estimate if ever...)

Peace,

Marc
     
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Aug 20, 2003, 11:17 AM
 
Originally posted by NicoliToodle:
In Macworld Aug 03 p.58 Title "BUILD A MAC CLONE" This is about how one can build a G4 and save a lot of cash, with medium difficulty.
Will this apply to building a G5 ? When might parts be available?
How likely would the thing work?
Maybe in a year or two we'll see G5 chips in the hands of Powerlogix/OWC/Sonnet etc, but you'll also need to get that 64bit MOBO.

It would be great to be able to build your own Mac, too bad Apple didn't offer a HeathKit type deal. IMO I don't think it'll be possible to roll your own G5 for years to come.
     
   
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