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dlefebvre
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Sep 11, 2004, 05:30 PM
 
All I read is people waiting for it or complaining. As I'm about to place an order, I would like to know if someone has any positive experience.
     
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Sep 11, 2004, 06:58 PM
 
Aside from the delays in actually getting the system from Apple, I have no complaints.

My Dual 2.5GHz G5 is FAST, quiet, and stable. I am extremely pleased with it, and I think it was *WELL* worth the wait (I ordered mine at 6:36AM PST on 6/9/2004 and received it on 8/12/2004, which is actually faster than a lot of other 6/9 orders).
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dlefebvre  (op)
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Sep 11, 2004, 07:04 PM
 
So it's really quiet?
Other than reducing by 500% my After Effects render time, I can't wait to get a quiet machine. I can't stand the noise of my old G4.
     
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Sep 11, 2004, 09:38 PM
 
Yes, it is definitely quieter than a G4. I have a G4 DP800 and a G5 DP2.5 and there is a dramatic difference. The only noisy item is the CD drive, like any computer. The only problem is the wait for a DP2.5. Try getting one at a Apple Retail Store or Reseller and don't get the Nvidia Geforce 6800.
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Sep 12, 2004, 01:00 PM
 
We got a Dual 2.5 at work, and the sucker is fast, stable, and gorgeous. I also just got a Dual 1.8 (rev. B) for myself at home, and it, too, is everything I'd hoped. It's also MUCH quieter than my Gigabit G4/400 (which surprised the heck out of me).
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Sep 12, 2004, 01:39 PM
 
hows the stock video card ?
     
Oneota
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Sep 12, 2004, 08:31 PM
 
Originally posted by eddiecatflap:
hows the stock video card ?
I've got the 9600XT in my DP 1.8, and we've got the 9800XT in our DP 2.5 at work. They're both pretty good video cards (the 9800XT, obviously, is better, but I have no complaints at all about the 9600XT).

Unreal Tournament 2004, with all options turned on full-blast, looks absolutely amazing on the 9800XT, and this is at the native resolution of our 23" Cinema display (1900x1200).
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Sep 13, 2004, 12:32 AM
 
I (temporarily) have a 9600xt in my 2.0. It's a pretty good card, and a really, really good card coming from a Rage 128 Mobility.

I can run pretty much everything at 16x12 at the highest or next to highest settings and still get good frame rates. That said, I can't wait for the 6800.
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Sep 13, 2004, 12:48 PM
 
Gotta say I've been nothing but pleased with my 2.5.
     
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Sep 13, 2004, 08:19 PM
 
Chalk up another happy camper! Mine's fast, stable and quiet.
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