I would like to upgrade my old iMac G3
I have the orignal iMac Bondi G3 233 (1997), which I have not used for years. I recently connected the computer to my DSL modem noting that it still works. However, all applications and softwares are outdated and the surfing speed was miserable although I have DSL. I was nevertheless able to "surf".
I would like to upgrade the computer so that I can use it for surfing (nothing else expected from the computer, just surfing). In this context, some questions:
1. Does it make any sense?
2. I would like to clean the computer from all old, obsolate apps & programs. What should I clean and what should I leave?
3. Can I buy more RAM? Difficult to install?
4. What else (than RAM) should I buy?
5. Any other remarks?
Thanks a lot.
1. Does it make any sense?
To upgrade an ancient 233 to surf the Net? This only makes sense if it will be used by kids, or people who don't expect speed. This computer won't really be able to handle things like Flash, any kind of movie, online games, etc. If it will be used by anyone who wants to do this kind of thing, well, good luck!
2. I would like to clean the computer from all old,
obsolate apps & programs. What should I clean and
what should I leave?
If it will only be used for surfing, just leave on the basics. IE/web browser, Office, etc. Anything like Photoshop or whatever can be trashed, because that kind of thing really won't run well. Games can take up space, and will probably be slow, so they can also be trashed.
3. Can I buy more RAM? Difficult to install?
Difficult to install in a tray loading iMac? Yes. Very. You have to take out the whole logic board/drive assembly to get at the RAM, and you have to take out the processor card to get to the bottom RAM slot.
4. What else (than RAM) should I buy?
A larger, faster hard drive. You'll need it. The faster, the more responsive the computer will be. The larger, the more files you can have.
5. Any other remarks?
Honestly, if I were you I'd take the money you'd use to upgrade this computer and just buy a maxed out slot loader. They're faster, they can run Tiger (slowly), they're much easier to upgrade, etc. etc. But it's your choice.
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