Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

what brand of hard drive works best for an Apple PowerMac G4?

April 26, 2017Apple apple computer best brand g4 Mac PowerMac

0

Posted

what brand of hard drive works best for an Apple PowerMac G4?

1 Answer

0

Posted

All Power Mac G4 models can accommodate two internal hard drives using the dual drive bracket and cable that’s included. The hard drive you choose needs to be a 3.5″ IDE ATA hard drive. See this article for a step-by-step installation guide: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/IDE/Add_2nd_drive/index.html Which brand you choose will probably depend on which model is on sale. I usually choose Seagate drives since they offer a 5-year warranty (versus 3 year and 1-year on other brands). See Other World Computings list of available drives for pricing (and other brands too): http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/3.5-IDE-ATA/ In terms of reliability, most modern hard drives are very reliable. Some people claim that certain brands are more reliable than others, but I think the warranty support is just as important.