Is this machine Photo-worthy, or overkill?

ProfessTheFresh · 09-20-2010, 03:19 PM

Hello folks.

So I've got a desktop machine that I used for my Audio days, yet now that I no longer record or edit, the machine is merely used as a desktop computer.

I've been thinking of selling it to get some extra cash for a different desktop and possibly a lens, but if it is worth keeping for Photo editing and such then I will hold onto it.

What are some of your opinions?

Dual 1.8Ghz PowerPC G5
1Gb of RAM
Dual 250Gb HD
Graphics: GeForce FX 5200
Running 10.4.11

Fresh.

hcarvalhoalves · 09-20-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by ProfessTheFresh

Hello folks.

So I've got a desktop machine that I used for my Audio days, yet now that I no longer record or edit, the machine is merely used as a desktop computer.

I've been thinking of selling it to get some extra cash for a different desktop and possibly a lens, but if it is worth keeping for Photo editing and such then I will hold onto it.

What are some of your opinions?

Dual 1.8Ghz PowerPC G5
1Gb of RAM
Dual 250Gb HD
Graphics: GeForce FX 5200
Running 10.4.11

Fresh.

The PowerPC Mac's are a dead end. You would enjoy more up-to-date apps if you sell it at the used market and use the money to invest on a Mac Mini + display. It's a fine machine, enough for any photo editing, and you'll be able to run Snow Leopard which is way faster and 64 bit.

**boriscleto** · 09-20-2010, 03:32 PM

Sadly, a $700 Mac mini will outperform it by a wide margin. It is six years old after all...

r0ckstarr · 09-20-2010, 08:01 PM

If you plan on using Photoshop, that 1Gb of RAM is going to really slow you down.

09-20-2010, 03:19 PM	#1
ProfessTheFresh New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: United States Posts: 10	Is this machine Photo-worthy, or overkill? Hello folks. So I've got a desktop machine that I used for my Audio days, yet now that I no longer record or edit, the machine is merely used as a desktop computer. I've been thinking of selling it to get some extra cash for a different desktop and possibly a lens, but if it is worth keeping for Photo editing and such then I will hold onto it. What are some of your opinions? Dual 1.8Ghz PowerPC G5 1Gb of RAM Dual 250Gb HD Graphics: GeForce FX 5200 Running 10.4.11 Fresh.

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09-20-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	Originally posted by ProfessTheFresh Hello folks. So I've got a desktop machine that I used for my Audio days, yet now that I no longer record or edit, the machine is merely used as a desktop computer. I've been thinking of selling it to get some extra cash for a different desktop and possibly a lens, but if it is worth keeping for Photo editing and such then I will hold onto it. What are some of your opinions? Dual 1.8Ghz PowerPC G5 1Gb of RAM Dual 250Gb HD Graphics: GeForce FX 5200 Running 10.4.11 Fresh. The PowerPC Mac's are a dead end. You would enjoy more up-to-date apps if you sell it at the used market and use the money to invest on a Mac Mini + display. It's a fine machine, enough for any photo editing, and you'll be able to run Snow Leopard which is way faster and 64 bit.

09-20-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Sadly, a $700 Mac mini will outperform it by a wide margin. It is six years old after all...

09-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	If you plan on using Photoshop, that 1Gb of RAM is going to really slow you down.