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Scotttheking · Sep 10, 2002, 09:59 PM

I may be able to get some older macs, as in beige G3s with G4 upgrade cards. They won't cost a whole lot of money, I'd say not more then $75 each.
I have no clue on the specs, but they are probably full machines.

What I need to know now is, are people interested in them? If I can get them, I'd need to have them all shipped to my house, and then I'd ship them to you all. If this happens, it's probably not for another month, but I'd need to know fast, so I'm asking now.

Let me know how many you'd be interested in (assume $75 each, and be surprised when it's less

), and give me a way to contact you fast, and then if this happens, I'll use this thread to find you all.

Please be aware that it is first come first served, and I don't know how many I can get, so if you request 10, and someone below you asks for 1, and I get 10, then one gets 9 and one gets 1, but I will divide fairly.

--Scott

gumby5647 · Sep 11, 2002, 04:23 PM

sure i'd be interested in a Beige G3.

i have RAM and HD's...so if you want to yank them out for another machine and sell it to me for less. that's cool. if not, thats cool too.....

chris v · 03:06 PM

Sounds like a bargain to me-- what speed G4 upgrade? Heck, I might take 2. Will they run OS X?

email me.

Edit: I'm definitely in for two.

CV

Scotttheking · Sep 11, 2002, 07:21 PM

Remember, this probably won't be for another month, I just need to be able to reply to the guy quickly when he asks how many I need (assuming he has that many).

500MHz G4s, I believe. I know no other specs at this time.

Yes, they should run OSX, they are newer(the company) upgrages.

I'm probably not parting out machines, I have to see what he gets though.

--Scott

unregistered · Sep 11, 2002, 08:51 PM

yeah sure, ill take one....

gumby5647 · Sep 11, 2002, 08:52 PM

sorry, the above post is mine...

virex · Sep 11, 2002, 09:20 PM

i need a server for college.....i'll take one

gumby5647 · Sep 11, 2002, 10:07 PM

dumb question....

are these towers or desktops?

naprestsleep · Sep 11, 2002, 10:16 PM

I'd be interested in 5 of them. Keep me posted with when and how much they will be.

Scotttheking · Sep 11, 2002, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by gumby5647:
dumb question....

are these towers or desktops?

I provided all the info that I know.
All I was told was that this guy is getting rid of 40 or so, and I can buy what he doesn't give away to people he knows who want one.

Shaktai · 04:11 AM

I was going to say yes, but changed my mind.

GetSome681 · Sep 12, 2002, 08:11 PM

Yea, maybe even two.

Tigerabbit · Sep 12, 2002, 09:26 PM

I'll take one if you can get them.

jeffreyloaf · Sep 12, 2002, 11:27 PM

Put Me down for two for now. Maybe more;when you get more info or if somebody backs out.

Jeff

Scotttheking · Sep 14, 2002, 01:28 AM

It looks like I'll be able to get them the second week of October. No full spec details yet, but I'm going to assume max ram or close to it, G4 500s, HD are probably stock, but not sure. They will make great DC machines, that much I know.
More info as I get it.

Scotttheking · Sep 14, 2002, 02:46 PM

NOW WORK

The Raven · Sep 17, 2002, 11:11 PM

I would be interested in a couple of them if there are any left

unregistered · Sep 18, 2002, 02:50 PM

um, you are going to tell us the specs of these machines before we send money right? like if it's a rev a or rev b. (rage II or rage pro) etc. etc. etc.

Scotttheking · Sep 18, 2002, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Unregistered:
um, you are going to tell us the specs of these machines before we send money right? like if it's a rev a or rev b. (rage II or rage pro) etc. etc. etc.

The only specs I'll really know will be proc, and probably ram. Since I'm selling these machines as DC machines, those are the only specs that really matter.

Video, HD, won't make a difference.

unregistered · Sep 18, 2002, 04:14 PM

well it would be nice to know if im going to have to use the onboard video or if they come with some other sort of video card...

mikkyo · Sep 20, 2002, 10:25 PM

For those of you considering several machines just for DCing you might checkout an Athlon XP.
This is an example that isn't a bad deal at all.
Cheap Athlon XP 1700 system
Too bad you cant dump the speakers and crap.
Just install RedHat linux and away you go.

Scotttheking · Sep 20, 2002, 11:19 PM

256MB ram, 4GB HD, stock video

Tigerabbit · Sep 21, 2002, 03:01 AM

Originally posted by Scotttheking:
256MB ram, 4GB HD, stock video

More than ample for DCing.

Will you take Paypal? If not, can you tell us what you will take?

robertka · Sep 21, 2002, 05:46 PM

I'd be interested in a couple of these!

BTW, how about we challenge Phlump again. I know RC5 is winding down, but it still might be a fun way to end it...

Scotttheking · Sep 21, 2002, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by robertka:
I'd be interested in a couple of these!

BTW, how about we challenge Phlump again. I know RC5 is winding down, but it still might be a fun way to end it...

He doesn't do RC5 anymore.

reader50 · Sep 21, 2002, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Scotttheking:
He doesn't do RC5 anymore.

He doesn't? Wow, this would be the perfect time to roll him under!

er, that is, if we had not already buried phlump about 4 months ago.

sideus · Sep 29, 2002, 09:34 AM

I'd be interested in a system. My email is [email protected]

Steve · Sep 30, 2002, 03:42 PM

I'd take one...

and I'd join Team MacNN too

These are Beige G3's with G4 upgrade cards, 500MHz, 256 RAM and 4GB hard drives?

I think that's correct...

Scotttheking · Sep 30, 2002, 08:17 PM

Just as a reminder, I'm offering these systems at this low price for the purpose of being DC machines for people who don't have a lot of cash and want to build up a farm, or want to make a farm that is pure mac systems.
They are NOT being sold as desktops for people who just want another computer to turn off at night.

There is a reason why I put this is the team forum, not in buy/sell.

And (in the hope of not being bugged about it), it's $200 if you IM me about it from now on.

To whoever announced to at least one friend over AIM that I'm selling these and when that person then contacted me, obviously not even knowing what DC is, THAT ISN'T COOL.

Thank you for your cooperation. I should have more info on the systems in about 2 weeks.

--Scott

sideus · Oct 1, 2002, 01:12 AM

That's cool. I want an older system to run 24/7 as I would like to have my newest systems off and not running all the time. With them running, my systems like to collect cat litter dust (silly cats) and litter dust is a pain to clean.

Steve · Oct 1, 2002, 01:37 PM

Just as a reminder, I'm offering these systems at this low price for the purpose of being DC machines for people who don't have a lot of cash and want to build up a farm, or want to make a farm that is pure mac systems.
They are NOT being sold as desktops for people who just want another computer to turn off at night.

Sorry if you're talking about me, Scott. I may have come off differently then I intended to, but I am definetly going to be DCing with the machine (and any other machine I can get my hands on!!).

mikkyo · Oct 2, 2002, 03:10 PM

For those of you wanting to play with power crunching and Linux, here is a good cheap system..
Athlon XP 1600 ready to run sans HD
K7-841XLM 266/200MHz FSB Motherboard has builtin AGP graphics chipset, 10/100 lan, USB and modem!
A cheap 4GB + HD is all you need to add, and you might even have one of those hanging around, otherwise $10-50 depending on your internet search skills. Then you download RedHat Linux or one of the other free versions and install from CD or net install the OS.
Can even put DDR RAM in when you can afford to crunch faster.
I bet you could netboot the sucker too - scott?
Pretty reasonable for $300.

Scotttheking · Oct 2, 2002, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by mikkyo:
For those of you wanting to play with power crunching and Linux, here is a good cheap system..
Athlon XP 1600 ready to run sans HD
K7-841XLM 266/200MHz FSB Motherboard has builtin AGP graphics chipset, 10/100 lan, USB and modem!
A cheap 4GB + HD is all you need to add, and you might even have one of those hanging around, otherwise $10-50 depending on your internet search skills. Then you download RedHat Linux or one of the other free versions and install from CD or net install the OS.
Can even put DDR RAM in when you can afford to crunch faster.
I bet you could netboot the sucker too - scott?
Pretty reasonable for $300.

A little expensive at $300, and nope, can't netboot without an external NIC.

G4ME · Oct 2, 2002, 04:46 PM

if you still are taking orders I will definatly take one, I would love an extra Mac and th G4 upgrade is worth more then that, I would have it run console mode 24/7 and have a cheapo monitor to check on it every now and again.

Deffinatly email me I am serious about clibing the Seti ladder now that RC5 is down

unregistered · Oct 9, 2002, 11:50 AM

well, tis the second week of October. Any more/new information?

Scotttheking · Oct 10, 2002, 01:21 PM

still waiting for more news

macdude22 · Oct 10, 2002, 06:35 PM

If you're still going to offer them I'll take one to drop in to production, It would copmplement the Imac 800 nicely. My email is [email protected] or [email protected]

l008com · 10:57 AM

I too want one

I'd like to know the specs for SURE before i paypal you my money, but if its a 500 MHz G4, i'm pretty much in. Too bad the new RC5 will be so much slower than the last one (but nothing compared to how slow it will be on X86's!! Yee haa!)

Count me in but just one, I don't care how good a deal they are i simply don't have the loot for more :-D
Say, maybe this machine could double as my CGI bin, then my 604e web server wouldn't be overloaded at all.....

l008com · Oct 14, 2002, 02:08 AM

On second thought, maybe I do want too :-/ I don't have to decide now do I? At least one, maybe more... email me when the time comes and I will make my decision, I'm much better at making decisions under pressure...

Scotttheking · Oct 14, 2002, 10:19 PM

direct quote

Real Soon Now(tm)

l008com · Oct 14, 2002, 10:21 PM

Are you going to accept PayPal? Please oh please I hope?!

Steve · Oct 22, 2002, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Scotttheking:
direct quote

Real Soon Now(tm)

Any recent news, Scott?

Scotttheking · Oct 25, 2002, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Steve:

Any recent news, Scott?

nope.

I guess he was a bit optimistic in the timeframe.
Well, they'll come at some point.

The Dude · Oct 29, 2002, 03:04 AM

Scott,

If there's anything left over when this is all done with, I'll take one.

Thanks.

gumby5647 · Oct 30, 2002, 12:49 PM

do you know if we'll be getting this by christmas? I kind of planned on giving mine as a gift....

Scotttheking · Oct 30, 2002, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by gumby5647:
do you know if we'll be getting this by christmas? I kind of planned on giving mine as a gift....

I was told an approx date. Obviously that has changed now. I'm still waiting for info.

Sorry.

Scotttheking · Nov 5, 2002, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by Scotttheking:

Please be aware that it is first come first served, and I don't know how many I can get, so if you request 10, and someone below you asks for 1, and I get 10, then one gets 9 and one gets 1, but I will divide fairly.

--Scott

More news, and you all are going to hate me.

Looks like there are 8-10 systems that I will be getting (Hey, I wasn't first on the list).
More info coming, but it looks like within the next 2 weeks I will get them.
So 2 or 3 of you can fight over which get a machine (I think I need 5 here, I'll have to check again)

More news coming.

l008com · Nov 5, 2002, 03:35 AM

No we don't hate you... we still wanna be one of the magic 8-10. I really need at least one. I guess I can count the other 4 out. Do we have a definite price yet? Also Tower or Desktop? Also these machines have a SCSI 2 connector on the motherboard right? The so called secret one thats not documented anywhere?

PorscheBunny · Nov 5, 2002, 04:30 AM

I'm eighth on the list.

(I used to use the handle 'Tigerabbit'.)

Paypal or personal check?

Scotttheking · Nov 5, 2002, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by PorscheBunny:
I'm eighth on the list.

(I used to use the handle 'Tigerabbit'.)

Paypal or personal check?

Nothing until I either have the machines in my house, or confirmation that they will be shipped direct to you. And I still have to get confirmation of total # of machines, since other people can grab them right until they ship. There used to be 28 of them