Power cords...

[Johnnya101]

I recently took out my G3 AIO molar again. Everything is there... except the power cord, which I think I might have sold with a different computer.

I have a cord that fits it from an external hard drive.

Will using it damage anything? I highly doubt it, and this is probably a stupid question, but I dont want the power cord to be, agh I have no idea.

Its fine to use, right?

 

[novusgordo]

Standard power cord. Don't worry about it.

 

[EvieSigma]

I've got like 5 of those 3 prong PC power cords, I'm always buying them from thrift stores in case my next acquisition doesn't have one.

 

[belgaonkar]

I've never bought a standard IEC power cord, they kinda just gravitate towards me. 

Most mac desktops use a standard cord, minus the G5 Quad, and iMac G4.

 

[omidimo]

I have always been a fan of the old iMac G3 power cables. Technically they are standard IEC except the plastic is translucent (awesomeness). 

The G5Q's used C19's which were common in Cisco enterprise hardware.  

 

[TheWhiteFalcon]

It's not just the Quad, all multicore G5's use that cord.

 

[EvieSigma]

I saw an iMac G5 at a recycling center with that port, shame the cable wasn't there because I'd have grabbed it. And since it had no power cable, I didn't take it.

 

[Johnnya101]

Ok, great! Ill have to look out for a white L though, the one I have is black and it sticks out!

Thanks again guys!

 

[Unknown_K]

It's not just the Quad, all multicore G5's use that cord.

Yea, all the PCIE model tower G5's (multicore) use that heavy duty plug. They can be found on ebay cheap.

 

[belgaonkar]

It's not just the Quad, all multicore G5's use that cord.

Ahh. I have a single 1.8 I thought only the quads used the heavy duty cord.

And since it had no power cable, I didn't take it.

I wouldn't pass the opportunity to get a free mac if it was only missing a power cord. Then again the power supply was probably shot in that iMac G5.

 

[Unknown_K]

People are going to wish they didn't pass up those cheap (maybe needing some work) G5's in 5-10 years just like they did when there was a flood of free IIgs a while back nobody wanted.

 

[Johnnya101]

Thats the way I see my computers. My IIGS might not be worth alot now, but shipping companies sure are destroying them fast... Oh, and dont forget the fragile CRT's... Or my G3 AIO molar. I cant believe mine arrived with no damage...

Mark my words. an IIGS, instead of only being worth $50 now, will double every 5 years. Or the AIO. Or whatever.

I collect typewriters too. Theres these keychopper people that cut off the keys for jewelry. Every day the old glass key typewriters get rarer and rarer. Same with computers (But the CRTs and plastic will be breaking from shipping). Oh and also the rust and corrosion from sitting in basements. Or heat and yellowing in attics. White macs will be worth alot more.

 

[EvieSigma]

I'd never pass on a free IIGS!

But I kinda don't want an iMac G4 or G5 anyway, I like to skip right from the final G3s/the eMac to the Core2 Duo aluminum iMac.

I'm looking for a Power Mac G5 though, but I want the Quad because I like to be Tim Allen/Jeremy Clarkson and have a powerful computer.

 

[novusgordo]

I wouldn't mind having an iLamp - they were kinda cute and unique. But they're not exactly my top priority to acquire. That said, I'd probably put the eMac even further down the list.

 

[EvieSigma]

Someone on local Craigslist is selling an eMac for $60 but I don't have a clue where he lives and I tend to get lost easily so I haven't gone to get it.

 

[butterburger]

I have always been a fan of the old iMac G3 power cables. Technically they are standard IEC except the plastic is translucent (awesomeness).

But they are made of PVC, leach plasticiser and feel sticky, nega-awesomeness.

> The G5Q's used C19

I came across a Power Mac G5 cord in a garage sale, asked "are you sure you want to sell this?". Owner went into house and returned, said "no!". That cord accidentally made it into one of garage sale boxes, but the chap really needed it.

 

[rsolberg]

Watch out for these plugs:



They started appearing with the eMac and continued on to the iMac G5 and Intel iMacs. The computers can accept a standard C13 cable, but these cables don't always seat properly in other devices. Protrusions near the power inlet can interfere with the round flange on the Apple plug. Edit: forgot the eMac.

 

[Carboy7]

I want the Quad because I like to be Tim Allen/Jeremy Clarkson and have a powerful computer.

Not trying to burst your bubble...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(supercomputer)

 

[EvieSigma]

Well I never said it would be the most powerful computer...