Mac G5 Freezing problems

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Majora

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My Mac G5 has been acting funny lately, every time I leave it alone for more than 2 or 3 hours, when I come back it's frozen. This can be very bothersome but it's also not the only problem. When i try to boot up my Mac again, it goes to a gray screen and just sits there, then the fan will start up and create a loud noise. Usually I have to put the OSx instal disc in, hold down C, and then when it goes to the install menu I click on "Select Startup Disc" then tell it to use my harddrive. MY computer then will retsart and everything will be fine..... that is untill it freezes again 3 hours later.

Now I've tryed verifying and repairing the disc drive, and choosing the startup disc under preferences. But nothing seems to work! Please help me, this is getting very annoying.
 
Hi majora and welcome to the forum.

By chance could you please give us more details on the G5 Mac you have? Is it a Power Macintosh G5 or an iMac G5? Also, what is the speed of the CPU and how many do you have in your system? Remember that the Power Mac G5 has had dual-CPU versions.

Also, which version of Mac OS X are you running? Are you running Panther (10.3.0 to 10.3.9) or Tiger (10.4.0 to 10.4.6)?

Thanks in advance...
 
Hi, ok sorry I should of specified more. Anyway I have an iMacG5, single CPU at 1.8 GHz. Also my OS X is Panther, also do you think upgrading to Tiger might fix my problem?
 
Run the Hardware Test disc that should have come with your iMac. I remember there being some hardware issues with the 1.8 GHz that Apple might repair at no or minimal charge. As for upgrading to Tiger, I don't think it will resolve any issues that reinstalling Panther wouldn't resolve (worst-case scenario, of course).
 
Hey yeah sorry for not replying for 2 weeks, I was on vacation in Washington DC. So anyway I ran the Hardware test and it said there wern't any problems. Yet my Mac persists to freeze on me and not start up properly. Please I really need help! I've got alot of projects that have to be done this summer!
 
Please please help me! Lots of peoiple are getting mad at me because I can't finish these projects. Im going to go insane!!
 
Oh oops didnt see you reply, I've been debating wether to do that or not. I'll look into it though, Im getting so frusterated I probably should.
 
Definitely do it. There's nothing you can do if you're experiencing the issue noted in the links above other than take it to Apple under this program and get a replacement. You might as well take advantage of this opportunity. If your clients are having issues, show them copies of the repair from Apple so that you can CYA (cover your arse :)).
 
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