Absolute minimum spec for OSX
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Hm, I am just in the process of installing and configuring my iMac Rev. B, 233 MHz for OSX. I am a bit confused by what Apple and most other sources say about the maximum memory for the old iMacs, namely 256 MB. That would be 2 x 128 MB SO-DIMMS, right? Nonetheless, a local dealer claimed, 256 MB modules would work in my iMac as well. So I bought one, only to watch my Mac recognizing only 128 MB of the 256 MB. So, tell me: what sort of particular SO-DIMM did you use to get 320 MB? Are there any differences between SO-DIMMs for the older iMacs and G3 Powerbooks on one hand and those for G4 Ti and new iBooks? I know about the physical limitations (I need a low profile DIMM for the lower slot etc.) but what about other things?
Thanks
oh, btw I am writing this from a 8600 with 10.1.5 running. Also, I read an article in another thread about someone who was running 10.2 on a 8600. But maybe you know already since this is an old thread
Thanks
oh, btw I am writing this from a 8600 with 10.1.5 running. Also, I read an article in another thread about someone who was running 10.2 on a 8600. But maybe you know already since this is an old thread
I use an old-arsed 9600 at work which has been upgraded with a Sonnet G3 400MHz/1Mb
card.
I've recently installed Jaguar on it, after running OSX since it's been out. Although it doesn't break the sound barrier I find it quite useful and productive.
Granted, the 9600 has 308MB RAM and a few other goodies but, hey, it works and I'm happy with it.
Now, my flat-panel iMac 800MHz screams with Jaguar but that's another story
card.
I've recently installed Jaguar on it, after running OSX since it's been out. Although it doesn't break the sound barrier I find it quite useful and productive.
Granted, the 9600 has 308MB RAM and a few other goodies but, hey, it works and I'm happy with it.
Now, my flat-panel iMac 800MHz screams with Jaguar but that's another story
I'm running Mac OS 10.2 on a rev a iMac, slightly upgraded though:
PPC G3 @ 233 Mhz
6 SGRAM (Video Memory)
20 Gb HD @ 7200 RPM
2x 128 Mb PC-100 SDRAMs (But they run @ 66 Mhz)
Mac OS 10.2 is the first OS X to run decently on this machine, I tried 10.1 and it was liveable but OS 9 was just so much faster, 10.2 changed this. 9 is still faster either way so the choice is up to you ...
The fact that the videocard is not supported by OS X sucks big time ... No 3D acceleration at all, good thing I have the G4 to let me play RTCW & Warcraft III ;-)
Greetz,
.anerki
PPC G3 @ 233 Mhz
6 SGRAM (Video Memory)
20 Gb HD @ 7200 RPM
2x 128 Mb PC-100 SDRAMs (But they run @ 66 Mhz)
Mac OS 10.2 is the first OS X to run decently on this machine, I tried 10.1 and it was liveable but OS 9 was just so much faster, 10.2 changed this. 9 is still faster either way so the choice is up to you ...
The fact that the videocard is not supported by OS X sucks big time ... No 3D acceleration at all, good thing I have the G4 to let me play RTCW & Warcraft III ;-)
Greetz,
.anerki