New to Me - Power Macintosh G3 Beige Desktop – 266MHz – 224MB RAM – 6GB HDD – Mac OS 9, project

sunvalleylaw

New Tinkerer
Jan 7, 2026
7
9
3
As I got started into considering vintage, found this monitor at the local computer and electronics recycler which also runs and supports with sales STEM programs in Boise. Seems like it sells, or is at least offered, for a lot as it was the first Apple LCD display. Anyhow, got that for 20 bucks, and then picked up this period correct machine below to put with it, (In researching, I learned the reviewers didn't like that dark navy translucent blue matched up with the beige. As we know that all changed with the new colors coming down the pipe the next year. With this, I can revisit the old CD-ROM version of the Myst games I played on my old Performa I used for work in the 90's and also play the Launch CD-ROM "magazine" discs I had with music, music vids, and game demos back then. And maybe also display some family pics or fun screen savers or whatever. Will be fun to mess with and maybe I can learn some more interesting mods too. Let me know if you have any ideas. :)

IMG_7954.jpeg
IMG_7953.jpeg




The seller seemed nice, and chatted with me about his repairs and how he used it, and how I anticipated using it. Should be fun!


Screenshot 2026-01-07 at 3.32.46 PM.png
Screenshot 2026-01-07 at 4.25.46 PM.png