Need help with mac stuck in start up

I was only able to boot in safe mode. I reinstalled os x 10.4 and it rebooted fine. On doing all the updates on the 3rd reboot it is stuck in a blue screen recycle after the mac os x start up screen. Windows starts okay. The extra problem I have is the internal d drive does not work and I use an external dvd drive. Would appreciate any help. I have flashed the pram. I think it might be related to the last updates.

What happens if you run fsck?
Run fsck.
1. Reboot/Startup holding your Command-S key down.
2. At the command line type the following and hit 'Return.'
/sbin/fsck -fy
3. If it finds a problem and repairs it, immediately run fsck again until the drive checks OK.
4. After it has check/repaired your disk, type 'reboot' and hit 'Return' again.
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I've recently "inherited" a Mac Pro. Trying to get it cleaned up and get newest OS.
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I have configured a new Mac Pro on the Apple Store about 100 times now, but never making the purchase for all of the above reasons, as well as the $5K price tag that it keeps ending up at. I even started looking at refurbished Mac Pros (newer than mine, but the same old huge silver case). The advantage is that it's upgradeable, and I won't end up with an optical drive or external hard drives cluttering my desk space.
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When it booted up again it was the flashing question mark folder on the start-up gray screen.
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