What do I need to get to upgrade a sixyear old Imac to run newer Apple operating system. Should I just buy a new computer?
2007-02-26 03:42:22 · 5 answers · asked by brian t 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Check with Apple computer, you may not need to upgrade your computer. And with a new OS X running on it, your computer will probably run even faster, that is if the current OS X will run on your older iMac. Again, check with Apple. Either at a local Apple Store, if you have one, or at their web site.
2007-02-27 08:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regrettably there is not any hassle-free answer. The G5 can no longer run something extra modern than 10.5, which you will could desire to purchase. this is older yet you may discover it on Ebay. although, 10.5 calls for no under 512MB of RAM. You do have that even though it is going to run very poorly on such an underpowered gadget. you will discover it painfully slow and it is going to nonetheless have subject concerns. Upgrading the RAM possibly isn't real looking when you consider that older RAM expenses a fortune. additionally, the iPod could require something extra modern than 10.5. whether you will get by utilising with 10.5 for somewhat, which will possibly in basic terms purchase you a twelve months or so. the perfect answer is going to be paying for a clean Mac.
2016-10-02 00:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given the age you can upgrade it
iFixit.com is the ultimate how to in upgrades but if you bought your iMac prior to 2013, CPU upgrades are possible.
2016-01-24 14:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never upgraded the OS on a Mac, but I have on Windows XP and it was a nightmare. If your computer is six years old, I would say get a new one. No question.
2007-02-26 03:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably - and sell the old one (but format the old one's hard drive)
2007-02-26 03:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by Chemical Jelly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋