Can a 2009 Mac Mini 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor accept Mavericks OS?
Considering buying a 2009 Mac Mini with a 2GHz Intel Core Duo processor. Before the drive was wiped to sell, it ran OS 10.9.2. Will that accept a new OS and an upgrade to Mavericks?
10.9.2 is Mavericks. 10.9.4 is also Mavericks.
OS X Mavericks: System Requirements
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HT1338 Can I update my Mini 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo /4 GB 667 MHz DDR2?
My Mini -- 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo /4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 —is "mid 2007".
What happens if I try to install Mtn Lion?
Because there is a lot of buggy stuff about 10.7.x. For instance,
Wifi does not maintain a steady connection when using a non-airport wireless router (maddening when it goes "looking for Networks" when there is a steady signal coming from the modem. This is consistently a buzz-kill when streaming virtually any video, and consistently happens w/ netfix.
No, it's not the wifi router. Non-Apple equip has rock steady wifi signal and smooth, HD streaming.
Hardwired w/ Cat5, streaming video is no problem--and yes, I have trashed and reloaded Airport Utility, which definitely appears to be the culprit.
Itunes does all kinds of wonky things w/ smart playlists, etc/. etc.
Bluetooth has a mind of it's own--forgetting it's already paired to an Apple keyboard and trackpad when I power up another Mac within 20 feet.
DVD Player is so eratic I have given up and gone to VLC altogether--not quite as elegant an interface, but at least it's consistent AND alows me to jump over the junk promos studios insist I can't skip when played on DVD Player
In short —All the usual loose ends the software update never gets around to addressing, but that typically an upgrade will fix.
Theoretically, Mtn. Lion will only work on 2009 and later Mini's, but aside from buggy OS, (and, uh, eratic breaks in wifi signal) this mini works fine as a media center.
So what happens if I try to upgrade?
Is there perhaps a firmware update or a work around?
Yes, I am aware the unit is 5 years old, but I am strongly opposed to being strong-armed into buying new equip because of Apple's ever increasing tendency to eliminate legacy compatibillity. Sure it's good for Apple, but terrible for both the environment and people like me on a fixed income in this economy. Why toss a perfectly functional unit just to make the richest corporation in the world (or 2nd, whatever) richer?
ThanksMany thanks for your prompt reponse. I expected as much, but thought the question worth asking.
Must admit it escapes why Mtn Lion should not be more broadly accessible, except for the blatant greed factor, which is growing increasingly tiresome.
I bought my 1st PowerBook in the late 80's for close to $3,000 and was a loyal evangelist for decades—both purchasing and recommending many, many Macs, until I started to buy a new MacBook Pro last year and encountered all that thunderbolt/HDMI baloney. Then I started taking a harder look at whether Apple was genuinely attemtping to meet loyal user's needs, or simply exploiting the strength of the brand by non-legacy compatibility to drive increased sales.
Looking around a tad after I posted, the erratic wifi problem appears to be endemic--not just minis and not just 10.7.
I've gone through all the fixes, but Lion stubbornly persists in giving the flakest wif around--which is my main reason for wanting to try Mtn. Lion. The rest of the new, uh, "features" definitely strike me as onanistic tweaking added gimmicks in the OS for tweaker's sake--no significant gain in usability.
Remember when stability was the Apple OS's chief virtue? Ah, those were the days!
Now I am waiting for the Kool-Aid quaffers to start wising up before I can begin shorting the grossly over-valued stock. The iPhone is losing ground fast. Arrogant development and marketing strategies the likes of which driving Apple these days never last forever. Remember as well when Microsoft caused fear and trembling with it's heedless hegemony? Or how about IBM? Or AOL? Technology has a way of dealing with hubris.
Best wishes for all, &c. -
Question: I bought a 5 yr old Mac G5 OSx 10.4.11, 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB 667 MHz DDR1 SDRAM memory. It works fine but I can't get Thunderbird, Flash Player or Adobe reader to install -- it shows up on desktop as download but not App folder. Why?
The downloads are probably .dmg files (disk images). You would open the disk image (double-click it) to find the application or an installer. If it's the application itself, you then drag the application to your Applications folder to "install" it. If it's an installer, double-click the installer to run the installer that installs the application.
NOTE: If you iMac is Intel, it's not a PPC G5. -
Can I use Firefox 4.0.1 with my Mac OS 10.5.8 and my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor?
I keep getting a notice that an update is available:Firefox 4.0.1. When I try to download the update, the computer tries to download it, but it goes on forever and never finishes. I thought maybe this was because it is incompatible with my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
I keep getting a notice that an update is available:Firefox 4.0.1. When I try to download the update, the computer tries to download it, but it goes on forever and never finishes. I thought maybe this was because it is incompatible with my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
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i have a Mac book operating on Version 10.5.8 this won't let me down load version 10.7 itunes. Is it possible possible to down load a new operating systen to my Mac it has a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor & 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 2SDRAM of Memory.
Hi Andy, yes it's a paid Upgrade...
First you need to research all the problems people are having with the higher OSX versions, & make sure you have a bootable clone of what you have just in case.
then you must get 10.6 if they still have it, install it & update to 10.6.8 so you have the App Store to buy & download the huge 10.8 Installer.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
It's been pulled from the online store & Apple Stores, so you have to call Apple to buy it, last I heard.
Call Apple Sales...in the US: 1-800-MY-APPLE. Or Support... 1-800-275-2273
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57 -
I have an iMac purchased new about 5 years ago with OS 10.4.11. I would like to upgrade to Lion. I currently have a 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2 GB of ram. Can I upgrade to Lion, and what is the best way to do so?
From what I read here:
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/06/06/lion-...u-2-gb-of-ram/
s long as they already have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 installed in it.All a person needs to do with that type of iMac is to upgrade/max out their Ram. They claim that an Interl iMac with Core 2 Duo is all that is needed, as long as it has OS 10.6.8 installed. They say you don`t need the "Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor"
But I wonder about the RAM speed, the iMac 2.33Ghz uses DDR2 SDRAM, which I believe is rated at 667Mhz. Lion maybe installed but it might be problems running smoothly or not?
Did some quick checking and the iMacs apple is selling this year use 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM.
The only thing to do is to make sure you have a good back-up, Install your RAM and install Snow Leo, then wait a couple of hours and install Lion.
Good Luck -
How do I update my macbook pro with 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors from OSX 10.5.8 to 10.7?
Firefox 16.0.2 was the last to work on the old Mac OSX 10.5.x as Firefox 17.0 to current has required OSX 10.6+
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/16.0/system-requirements/
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/17.0/system-requirements/ -
Lightroom 5 with a 2 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo processor?
I just bought and installed LR5 and it is not importing or even opening folders of images on my hard drive. I have a MacBook with a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and I see on the packaging that the software requires a Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support. I am not sure if this is the problem. I otherwise meet all the requirements.
Can someone help?I think you are right at the minimum specs.... but you should still be able to oprate even at a slow spped.
How are you trying to import and please don't have threads /post in different forums and with similar questions. It wastes a lot of time reading the same/similar things over and over.
We'll sort you out ok though!! -
I want to upgrade the memory for my iMac, but there is no memory available for any of the iMac models on the Apple store. I got an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 2.4 GHz. I purchased it over 5 years ago, and the tecnical support expired. Can anybody tell me where I can purchase additional memory?
Check the link below.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/iMac -
Mac Mini 2007 2ghz Intel Core 2 Duo With 4gigs of Memory
So I have a mac mini model #MB139LL/A When I bought it it had 2gigs of ram and a 120 gb hard drive I upgraded the ram to 2 x 2gb 667 DDR2. The ram upgrade was done probably about a year ago,I am not sure if it is using the ram because I read this model only will take up to 2 x 1 gb of ram. I thought it was OK because the machine recognizes the ram and I have never had an issue. My question is it using that ram or not? should I convert back to the original sticks of ram?
Any help would be great.
Thanks,
CarlosThis is what it shows:
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xCE00000000000000
Part Number: 0x4D342037305435363633515A332D43463720
Serial Number: 0x943236BB
BANK 1/DIMM1:
Size: 2 GB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xCE00000000000000
Part Number: 0x4D342037305435363633515A332D43463720
Serial Number: 0x94323607
So it looks like everything is normal, but it's kinda weird if the machine was only made to support up to 2 GB.. I guess it's a good thing. -
help
zibiva,
depending upon what you use your Late 2008 Aluminum MacBook for, you could increase your RAM from 2 GB to 4 GB or 8 GB; you could replace its hard disk drive with a SSD; and/or you could examine what software is currently in regular use, to see if any of those apps is contributing to the slowdown. If you haven’t done so already, you could download and install EtreCheck, and include the output from running EtreCheck in your reply, to see if anything there stands out as being particularly CPU- or RAM-intensive. -
Any help for this
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
OS X Mavericks needs a Late 2008 Aluminum or an Early 2009 or newer MacBook, so your Mac is not supported. You are running the latest Mac OS X version for your MacBook. -
I am a photographer and do alot of editing and uploading of images to my current laptop but is very old and un reliable. will this laptop be ok for me? As far as graphics go will i be able to see the correct colors and smoothness?
I'd want more memory if I was doing image adjusting/editing. MPB 8GB RAM 2.6GHz processor Retina display would be my choice. Also the largest SSD available - image files can take up a lot of space. You'll still want external drives for storage and backup.
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Hi, computer freezes constantly, video has lines through it or goes fuzzy to one colour. Cleaned up hard drive and it checks out. Half of the 300 Gigs are free. Any ideas please?
Hi, computer freezes constantly, video has lines through it or goes fuzzy to one colour. Cleaned up hard drive and it checks out. Half of the 300 Gigs are free. Any ideas please?
Take it in for diagnosis/repair. I suspect you have a hardware problem (or problems).
Barry -
Can I upgrade my processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo to 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Can I upgrade my MacBook Pro (Spring 2010 Edition) from a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor to a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo? Where is the best place to have this done? Can I get a credit for my 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or sell it on line?
Model Name:
MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:
MacBookPro7,1
Processor Name:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:
2.4 GHz
Number of Processors:
1
Total Number of Cores:
2
L2 Cache:
3 MB
Memory:
8 GB
Bus Speed:
1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version:
MBP71.0039.B0B
SMC Version (system):
1.62f6
Serial Number (system):
W8024Q4EATM
Hardware UUID:
1EB19DF4-1AF2-52F4-BBCD-52C847653B2F
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:
EnabledI was to ask the same with my processor. I just upgraded my hard drive to 750GB, and replaced my battery, but I am still getting the spinning beachball. Im happy to just replace the processor if this ball goes away. I do have 250GB free on it. and Im not doing much with this machine other than the occasional iMovie render.
Model Name:
MacBook Pro
Model Identifier:
MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name:
Intel Core i5
Processor Speed:
2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors:
1
Total Number Of Cores:
2
L2 Cache (per core):
256 KB
L3 Cache:
3 MB
Memory:
4 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed:
4.8 GT/s
Boot ROM Version:
MBP61.0057.B0C
SMC Version (system):
1.58f16
Serial Number (system):
W8*******AGX
Hardware UUID:
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:
Enabled
So, same story for me too? No way to go up? But a replacement is ok?
Cheers, and thanks kindly in advance.
Dan
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