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Power Mac G4 Cube Q&A (G4 Cube FAQ) @ EveryMac.com
With the Power Mac G4 Cube Q&A you can get answers to all of your Power Mac G4 Cube questions. Questions ranging from "How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube? Does the Power Mac G4 Cube support 'big drives'?" to "Is it possible to 'hack' the Power Mac G4 Cube to support a different graphics card? Which graphics cards can you install?" and everything in between are covered in-depth.
Please note that the Power Mac G4 Cube was placed on "indefinite hold" on July 3, 2001, and the Power Mac G4 Cube Q&A was largely rewritten and "archived" on May 26, 2009.
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Most Frequently Asked Power Mac G4 Cube Q&As:
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Power Mac G4 Cube? How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G4 Cube support?
Is it possible to "hack" the Power Mac G4 Cube to support a different graphics card? Which graphics cards can you install?
Can you upgrade the processor in the Power Mac G4 Cube? How is the Power Mac G4 Cube processor mounted?
Is there a "hack" to make MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard" run on the Power Mac G4 Cube?
How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube? Does the Power Mac G4 Cube support "big drives"?
Is it true that the Power Mac G4 Cube never was discontinued?
What AirPort capabilities are provided by the Power Mac G4 Cube? How do you install an AirPort module? Are third-party options available?
What are the differences between the Power Mac G4 Cube models?
How do you add Bluetooth to a Power Mac G4 Cube without internal support?
Was the Power Mac G4 Cube the first "cube" Apple system?
Software Compatibility & Use Q&As:
What version of the MacOS is pre-installed on the Power Mac G4 Cube?
Can the Power Mac G4 Cube run MacOS 9? Can the Power Mac G4 Cube run MacOS X?
Is there a "hack" to make MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard" run on the Power Mac G4 Cube?
Can the Power Mac G4 Cube run Windows?
Can the Power Mac G4 Cube run Linux?
How do you properly insert an optical disc into the Power Mac G4 Cube? How do you eject an optical disc?
Comparison Q&As:
What are the differences between the Power Mac G4 Cube models?
What are the major differences between the "regular" Power Mac G4 and the Power Mac G4 Cube?
What are the major differences between the Power Mac G4 Cube and the Mac mini G4?
Upgrade & Expansion Q&As:
Can you upgrade the processor in the Power Mac G4 Cube? How is the Power Mac G4 Cube processor mounted?
How do you upgrade the RAM in the Power Mac G4 Cube? How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G4 Cube support?
How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube? Does the Power Mac G4 Cube support "big drives"?
How do you replace or upgrade the optical drive in the Power Mac G4 Cube? What are the capabilities of the default optical drive?
Does the Power Mac G4 Cube have expansion slots? Can PCI or AGP cards be added?
Graphics, Video, Audio & Connectivity Q&As:
What graphics card is provided by the Power Mac G4 Cube? What ports are provided? How many displays does the Power Mac G4 Cube support?
Is it possible to "hack" the Power Mac G4 Cube to support a different graphics card? Which graphics cards can you install?
How do you connect a microphone to the Power Mac G4 Cube?
Are the speakers provided with the Power Mac G4 Cube compatible with other Macs?
What AirPort capabilities are provided by the Power Mac G4 Cube? How do you install an AirPort module? Are third-party options available?
How do you add Bluetooth to a Power Mac G4 Cube without internal support?
What type of modem is provided by the Power Mac G4 Cube?
What type of Ethernet is standard in the Power Mac G4 Cube? Can it be upgraded?
Design, Configuration, Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the Power Mac G4 Cube?
Was the Power Mac G4 Cube the first "cube" Apple system?
What are the default configurations of the Power Mac G4 Cube?
Is it true that the Power Mac G4 Cube never was discontinued?
Where can I buy a Power Mac G4 Cube?
What are the "pros and cons" of the Power Mac G4 Cube? Is it right for my needs?
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