Which G5 model numbers have liquid cooling?

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Which G5 model numbers have liquid cooling?

I'm looking for a used G5, and want to avoid the liquid-cooled models for reliability issues. Do we have a definitive list of what model numbers have this feature? I'm being offered a dual 2.5 GHz which the seller swears is NOT liquid cooled. Thanks!

QuickSilver G4, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Nov 26, 2007 9:42 AM

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Answer 1

maclover

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Nov 26, 2007 10:05 AM in response to Scott Schuckert

Hi. Well - the Power Mac G5 specs are here

http://support.apple.com/specs/powermac/

with more info here

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/index-powermac-g5.html

And the answer is... the G5 dual-processor 2.5 and 2.7 and the dual-core 2.5 'quad' are liquid-cooled.

Any G5 up to and including the 2.3GHz is air-cooled; anything above 2.3GHz is liquid-cooled.

Good Luck.

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Answer 2

Dec 2, 2007 9:50 AM in response to Scott Schuckert

OK, I went ahead and bought the dual 2.5 GHz G5. The price was just too good. NOW, anything I should do in particular to monitor the cooling system, aside from looking for leaks? You really can't see much without taking off the CPU covers...

Also, in days past you could add AppleCare to a system with an expired warranty by having an Apple dealer inspect it first. Can someone confirm this is no longer the case?

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Answer 3

Nov 28, 2007 1:26 PM in response to Scott Schuckert

Th G5 Dual 2.5 (2004)is liquid cooled. I own one by myself and I never had any reliability problems with it.

Cheers Eddie

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