Project: Apple Seed is about my attempt to build a G4 OS X machine. Using spare parts, refurbushed, or used parts I hope to build a machine powerfull enough to run Final Cut Pro and be used as a video editing machine.

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January 14, 2003.
Only took three months, but its finally working nice! I had to replace teh CPU that I got from ebay. Wasn't a big deal, just did an RMA and whee! all working nicely now. I hace 10.2 installed and working great. Look here!

Nov 15, 2002.
It's ALIVE! Well, sorta. The box keeps on kernel panicking. I'm putting the blame on the CPUs. In the mean time, take a look at here and here!

October 28, 2002.
My PSU Arrived today! Seems like customs is taking their sweet arsed time processing stuff. I am still waiting on my video card and CPU.

October 14, 2002.
Tomorrow I am going to go shopping for a case (you think I will be able to find a case without PSU?! :) ). To prepare I have created a template of the logic board to take with me. You can see the images in the Photo Section.

October 7, 2002.
Once again, Ebay doesn't fail to supply me with parts! I jsut got a dual 500mhz G4 for just over $600CAD. It's coming together! :)

September 27, 2002.
PSU ordered... $110CAD but I have been searching for over a week for one... this seems to be the cheapest (and only) one I could find. YAY for Ebay!

September 26, 2002.
My logic board arrived today! Still need CPU and PSU.

September 21, 2002.
Yaaay! I found the 22pin power supply I needed. However the seller is only shipping it to USA. I sent him an email to see if he is willing to ship it to Canada. Thank god for Ebay!

September 20,2002.
So far I only found two places that sells the 800Mhz Encore/ST G4 CPU I want. Mantek out in Manitoba is selling it for $784CAD. Discount Mac Club, In Vancouver, Is selling it for $799CAD.

September 19, 2002.
I got the logic board that I needed from ebay. I was able to snag it for about $250CAD. Now all I need is CPU and the power supply. The rest I can use standard PC parts (hard drive/ram).