onesimus
Experienced Member
I just received a PowerMac G5 with the dual processor setup today from eBay. It does work, but for whatever reason, the fan assembly that cools the water cooling area or whatever you want to call it is gone. So in theory, if I run it, the only cooling for the processor would be the rear exhaust fan and there would be no other fans cooling the radiator.
My question is: how dangerous is running it like this? Would it run too hot to install System 9 or OSX Leopard? Is it safe to leave on for a few minutes or should I pretty much just not power it on at all. I got a pretty good deal on it, so I'd rather not destroy it. I have a fan assembly on the way but I'm itching to use it right now. It's a real unit.
Also, if this is the inaugural thread for this sub-forum, I am honored, lol.
My question is: how dangerous is running it like this? Would it run too hot to install System 9 or OSX Leopard? Is it safe to leave on for a few minutes or should I pretty much just not power it on at all. I got a pretty good deal on it, so I'd rather not destroy it. I have a fan assembly on the way but I'm itching to use it right now. It's a real unit.
Also, if this is the inaugural thread for this sub-forum, I am honored, lol.