[badtz]

Is there any way to tell what generation a powermac G5 is from?

I'm trying to buy the 1st generation Dual 1.8ghz [the one with 8 RAM slots] ....

but I don't know how to ask people to check their machinces for the generation number ....


..... any clues ? Thanks!

[Lateralus]

There is no generation number.

Unfortunately, because of Apple's shortsighted naming schemes, when trying to identify a machine you're looking to purchase you actually have to identify physical characteristics like '8 RAM slots'.

[badtz]

ouch! that bites.

thanks for the tip though!!

[reader50]

You can tell by the model number on the backplate. The original dual 1.8 with the PCI-X / 8 RAM slots is model number: M9393LL/A

You can also get this number from Apple System Profiler, it's in the Hardware Overview section as the "Sales Order Number".

Edit: just checked my Sawtooth G4's backplate, and the exact model number isn't listed. I don't know about the back of a G5, you may have to make them check the number in Apple System Profiler to be sure.

[d.fine]

Also, if you can get a serial number, you can enter it here and get some info on the make date, model, etc...

[OreoCookie]

The Apple System Profiler can tell you for sure.