devildodger Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 im looking at a g3 tomorrow that has os 8.6 on it for my wife. i have no idea of any software to test components or how to look at system specs or what to look for in general to tell if its worth the $30. any tips by 3 eastern tomorrow would be appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59052-looking-at-g3-tomorrow-but-have-no-idea-what-to-look-at/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineRaven Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Forget G3. You're better off getting minimum G4 733mhz. Cheers AP Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59052-looking-at-g3-tomorrow-but-have-no-idea-what-to-look-at/#findComment-420983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildodger Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 our budget is $50 so i dont think i will find a g4 for that price. its either gonna be a 1ghz PC or a g3. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59052-looking-at-g3-tomorrow-but-have-no-idea-what-to-look-at/#findComment-420985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Download Mactracker and find out as much info as you can. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59052-looking-at-g3-tomorrow-but-have-no-idea-what-to-look-at/#findComment-421012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Read up on lowendmac.com lotsa advice and information! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/59052-looking-at-g3-tomorrow-but-have-no-idea-what-to-look-at/#findComment-421051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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