These specs (which change from time to time) show what components go into the types of Power PC MacBoxen that we build at FREE GEEK. If a particular model is not on this list, please ask a MacBuild instructor for advice.
Desktops
iMac G3
Auto Recycle
iMac G4 (Sunflower)
Hold for infrastructure or recycle
iMac G5 (All-in-one LCD)
PowerPC G5 iMacs, suffer from bad displays and blown capacitors. If you have found one that has a working screen, it should be tested with the MacBuild PPC Checklist and if it passes, it should be built to the following specifications to be sold in the Thrift Store.
PowerMac 8,1 - 12,1
- Case: 17" & 20" All-In-One LCD
- Processor: PowerPC G5. 1.6 GHz, 1.8 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 2.0 GHz & 2.1 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB DDR 400 MHz
- Hard drive: SATA. <120 GB
- Optical drive: DVD/RW (Super Drive)
- WiFi: a/b/g Airport Extreme Card
- Keep/Recycle/Vintage/Parts: Keep or Recycle
- Warrantied/As-Is: As-Is
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iMac Intel (All-in-one LCD)
Build for Store
iMac Intel (Aluminum)
Build for Store
eMac
Autio Recycle
PowerMac G4
Auto Recycle
PowerMac G5
PowerMac G5 Specs
- Processor: G5/Single 1.6 GHz - Quad 2.5 GHz
- RAM: At least 1024 MB
- Hard drive: At least 100 GB - SATA
- Optical drive: DVD ROM/CD-RW combo or better
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MacMini G4
- MacMini G4 Specs
- Processor: G4/1.25 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Hard drive: 40 GB Or better
- Optical drive: Whatever it comes with
- Wireless card: Optional
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Laptops
iBook
As-Is
PowerBook G4
As-Is
MacBook
Intel MacBooks are broken down by their processor type or model number to help you decide what to install in the laptop you are building.
MacBook 1,1
- Case: 13" Laptop. Black or White. Opaque
- Processor: Intel Core Duo. 1.83 GHz & 2.0 GHz
- RAM: 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz
- Hard drive: SATA. <120 GB
- Optical drive: DVD/RW (Super Drive)
- WiFi: a/b/g or a/b/g/n Airport Extreme Card
- Keep/Recycle/Vintage/Parts: Keep or Parts
- Warrantied/As-Is: Warrantied
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MacBook 2,1 - 4,1
- Case: 13" Laptop. Black or White. Opaque
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo. 2.0 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.16 GHz, 2.2 GHz & 2.4 GHz
- RAM: 3 GB DDR2 667 MHz
- Hard drive: SATA. <250 GB
- Optical drive: DVD/RW (Super Drive)
- WiFi: a/b/g/n Aiport Extreme Card
- Keep/Recycle/Vintage/Parts: Keep or Parts
- Warrantied/As-Is: Warrantied
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MacBook 5,1 - 7,1
- Case: 13" Laptop. Aluminum and black. Unibody
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo. 2.0 GHz, 2.13 GHz, 2.26 GHz & 2.4 GHz
- RAM: 4 GB DDR2 667 MHz
- Hard drive: SATA. >160 GB
- Optical drive: DVD/RW (Super Drive)
- WiFi: a/b/g/n Aiport Extreme Card
- Keep/Recycle/Vintage/Parts: Keep or Parts
- Warrantied/As-Is: Warrantied
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MacBook Pro
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MacBook Air
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