I have just been given an IMac G5 which I think is very old. Am I able to upgrade it?

iMac G5
Model Identifier:          PowerMac8,1
Processor Name:          PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Processor Speed:          1.8 GHz
Number Of CPUs:          1
L2 Cache (per CPU):          512 KB
Memory:          1 GB
Bus Speed:          600 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          5.2.2f2
Serial Number (system):          W8*******P7
Hardware UUID:          00000000-0000-1000-8000-000D93463432
Can anyone help me in telling me how I am able to upgrade this machine or even if it can be upgraded?
Thank you so much
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Here is a link to the specs of your machine:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/stats/imac_g5_1.8_20.html
Some specifics on upgradeability are here:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/faq_g5/imac-g5-video-processor-type-o ptical-drive-capabilities.html
You can put in a total of 2GB of RAM, and with surgery you can change the hard drive and optical drive.

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