POWER MAC UPGRADE POSSIBLE I7 5960X?

I saw a used power mac for sale, and I'm wondering if I could upgrade it myself and still run osx? I'd like to put a i7 5960x into it and upgrade to 64 gb ram, thinking quadro k4200 for Rhinoceros / VRAY. would this be possible?

If it has an Intel processor and is a big silver tower model, it is not a PowerMac but a Mac Pro. To be sure, enter the serial number into this Apple support page to get the exact model translated:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
Apple has not use socketed processors in a long time; you can't switch processors without change the logic board. Replacement logic boards are neither cheap or easy to come by.
If you look at this site lisit Mac Pro specs since its introduction in 2006, you'll see they have used sever-grade processors for a long time, so you may not need an upgrade:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/index-macpro.html

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Power MAC upgrade

I have an IMAC G5 with a Power PC G5 processor running Mac 10.4.11. Am I correct that with this processor I can not upgrade this computer to run any more recent software like Photoshop elements 9 or photoshop C5 and that basically it is made for the dustbin of history. It really is infuriating because after I purchased both a tower & laptop Apple went to Intel. Thank you for the confirmation.

If you don't have Security concerns, (and there aren't many for Macs anyway), and the SW you have does what you want, then I'd stick with 10.4.
10.5 uses multiple CPUs better than 10.4 does, but has way more... mostly useless Eye Candy eating up more than the gain unless you have a really good GPU and 4 CPUs.
I prefer 10.4.11 over 10.5.8 on even my Quad G5 & wish my Intel iMac could run 10.4.11 too.
Why does 10.5 not want to network simply with the other machines?
I think you'd get a better answer starting a new topic on that question, though I have experience with 10.5.x/10.6.x I never visit those forums, but 10.5 networks fine here with OS9, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5/10.6

I have a Power Mac G5 with Cs4 Quark and I need to upgrade to CS5 - is this possible?

I have a Power Mac G5 with CS4 Quark and I need to upgrade to CS5. Is this Possible?? If so what do I need to do??

This forum is for troubleshooting Apple Software Update for Windows, a software package for Windows designed to update Apple products that run on Windows, and not related to your question in any way. And since CS is an Adobe product, you should probalby contact them.

Is it possible to upgrade a Power Mac G5 to intel?

Is it possible to replace the motherboard and CPU of my Power Mac G5 with an Intel configuration? I don't care how much it costs, I just want to know.

Sorry no, well that is to say anything is possible, but while G5s & Mac Pros look similar outside, for about 3 times the cost of a Mac Pro you could convert it with a lot of work get it done.

Power Mac G5: A common dilemma: to upgrade or buy new

I know there are a lot of discussions on this topic going around, but everyone's needs and uses are different, so I'd appreciate any input on my situation.
I own a Dual 1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 with only 1GB RAM and a failing 160GB hard drive.
At this point, I basically only use this machine for web browsing, iTunes, and Garageband, and am running Tiger.
I had been having some major hard drive problems so I wiped my system and re-installed Tiger , importing everything from my iBookG4 (which, I recently dropped and the screen connection has failed and is unusable except for as an external hard drive in target disk mode. it is probably too expensive to fix for what its worth so I will probably try to sell it for scrap).
Anyway, everything was ok for about a week until I opened firefox and noticed all my settings and bookmarks were gone. When I restarted my computer, my music, pictures, documents, and movies folders were all unable to be located (although my applications were fine and my hard drive still showed that the space was the same). I'm not sure if I imported some problem from my iBook or if my hard drive was just messing up again, but I've decided that I either need to upgrade or get a new computer.
Basically, I am thinking about upgrading my memory, getting a new hard drive, and upgrading to leopard (mostly for time machine). Or, possibly getting a new iMac or waiting a bit and then getting a new iMac or even (gasp) a PC (highly unlikely).
I was going to get the memory from ramjet and I was thinking of only adding 1GB to make 2GB but could be persuaded of getting more but 400Mhz DDR memory is a bit more expensive than other types. As for the hard drive, I was thinking about getting a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 320-GB Hard Drive with a 16 MB cache. I could pay $15 more for a 500GB with 32 MB cache but i really don't need the space and am unsure whether the cache will really help much. Seagates used to have a pretty good rep I thought, but now they seem to be getting mixed reviews, so I don't know.
Obviously, I am no computer expert, so any help would be great. Would it be worth it to spend between $250 and $325 to get the memory, drive, and leapord when I could maybe sell my G5 and my 23" apple cinema display (the old clear kind) and get an iMac? I could maybe get about $700 - $800 for the G5 and around $300 - $350 for the display. Will an iMac be faster than my G5 with the upgrades? I don't think I need a mac pro for my current uses.
Thanks for your help. Feel free to offer advice on what to do with my iBook too.
-rhineth

Memory: $60 for 2 x 1GB, I'd call that very affordable.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/3200DDR2GBP/
Disk drives: 2 x $69 for pair of WD Caviar 640GB
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Western%20Digital/WD6400AAKS/
It is not about capacity as much as speed and quiet, cool, and how well it handles OS X. I use half the drive, other half is unformatted free space. I'd skip the Seagates. 7200.11 is current.
I expect new iMacs in '09 as they are overdue.
Hard drives you keep or put in FW case.
Current Leopard is 10.5.4 DVD but would be nice to see another DVD now with 10.5.6, $109 (Amazon, maybe less Newegg?).
iMac vs others:
http://www.macworld.com/article/133467/2008/05/imaccomparison.html
http://www.barefeats.com/harper7.html
http://www.barefeats.com/imp02.html
Sounds like three things you may not be doing or have:
SuperDuper for backups. You don't need Leopard.
Disk Warrior. Everyone, or I should say "HFS+" needs #1 disk repair utility.
Backup drives. Two backup sets you switch between, and a small "emergency" partition on one for running Disk Warrior and such.
I replace or move older drives to backup use and put new boot drive in on a yearly basis. Some new drives and memory should be all you need. A couple people even stress their system with graphics and video, and upgrading to 3 or 4 new drives revived their system so that they could hold on and wait another year.

Power Mac G5 and a Laserwriter Pro 630 - Is it Possible?

Another question as I look to upgrade my father's computing setup.
He probably wants to keep his older LaserWriter Pro 630. I'm going to load OS X Panther and Classic 9.2.2 onto the Power Mac G5. Is it possible to get the LaserWriter to print on a straight ethernet connection? Or do I need to devise another method to make it work. Also what's the scoop on drivers, AppleTalk, etc? Thanks very much.

112491- LaserWriter Pro 630: Technical Specifications
The laserWriter Pro 630 is a Postscript level 2 printer with an Ethernet port. It does NOT support LPR/LPD, so it must be addressed using AppleTalk-over-Ethernet. No adapter is required unless you intend to use a pre-Ethernet Mac. The printer is supported with the drivers built in to Macs running 8, 9, and all versions of X using a universal LaserWriter Driver and a descriptor file for that specific printer.
On the Mac, you must turn on AppleTalk on the Ethernet interface you are using. Some third-party Wireless Base Stations refuse to pass AppleTalk packets, so if you need a new Wireless Base Station, use Apple or stick to the major brands.
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Upgrade Power Mac G5 Hard Drive: But New Drive Doesn't show up??

Hello,
I have a Power Mac G5 1.8 (circa 2003). I bought it in 2003 and it has travelled all over the world with me. I love it. It has been the best and most reliable computer I ever owned; and I'm trying to keep it humming along as long as possible.
I am currently running Leopard (OS 10.5.8).
I have 2.5 GB of Ram (I upgraded 2 GB a few years back)
I have currently run out of room on my Hard Drive 160GB - the original one that came with the computer.
I purchased a Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Drive (Seagate ST2000DL003) to replace the 160GB one.
However, when I tried to replace the drive - it wouldn't show up on my computer. I could see it appear on screen when I looked at Disk Utility but not in the window that allows you to select a drive? - and continue the installation process? did I buy the wrong kind of drive?
I'm 100% sure I'm doing something wrong. I just have no clue what it is?
Could someone please help; or point me in the right direction?
I'm not a computer whizz; nonetheless I'm not affraid to dabble in DIY.
Many Thanks
foginwater

Hi foginwater, just asking since you don't specify, did you use Disk Utility to Format it for Mac yet?
How to format your disks...
http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/partitioning_tiger.html
Thanks to Pondini, Formatting, Partitioning, Verifying, and Repairing Disks...
http://web.me.com/pondini/AppleTips/DU.html
And if you would like to just have everything on the old drive transferd to the new ine...
Get carbon copy cloner to make an exact copy of your old HD to the New one...
http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html
Or SuperDuper...
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/
Then you can hold the Option/alt key down at bootup to choose the HD to boot from when completed.

Upgrade Power Mac G5 Quad to Leopard

Hi, we have a Power Mac G5 M9592LL/A with Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S165) and I would like to install Leopard 10.5.8.
Where can I buy this upgrade?
Regards

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Look on eBay or Google the installer part numbers to possibly find at an on-line store. Here's what to look for:
MB427Z/A Leopard 10.5.1 install DVD
MB576Z/A Leopard 10.5.4 install DVD
MB021Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (single user)
MB022Z/A Leopard 10.5.6 install DVD (5-user family pack)
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
The DVD should look like this
Caution - Leopard does not support classic mode. So, if you currently open OS 9 apps in classic mode, you won't be able to do this if you upgrade to Leopard.
 Cheers, Tom

Power Mac G5 Upgrades? New to Mac

Hello Everyone, this is my first post here on apple.
I Recently got a M9020LL/A Power Mac G5 1.6ghz tower, 1 gig memory, 80 gig drive. Fresh install of Leopard 10.5. All is working well... Happy with it.
My question is, other than ram/memory obviously, are there any other upgrades i can perform?
There is no possibility to upgrade this computer to a Intel chip, is there? be kind here lol... I have a PowerPC now.
On the website below, it says there is a Dual 2 gig option for this "series" of towers, is that a possible upgrade, and if so, where do i get it or find a part number.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP96
Thanks everyone

Bigger hard drive for sure. Maybe multiple drives.
Can't put Intel chip in PPC, sorry.
Video card?
Always a matter of what's worth the investment. I regard the transition to Intel somewhat of a wall. In that regard even a G5 is old and cannot get beyond that point. We're up against it already with the recent release of Snow Leopard for Intel only. You can upgrade the G5 until you're blue in the face but come next OS release you'll be left with a non-upgradable computer and one left running an unsupported OS. I guess what I'm saying is, consider first before doing major upgrades.
Oh, if you get a SATA hard drive you can probably use it in your next computer even if it is Intel, so that's not a waste of money.

Upgrade Power mac G5 OSX 10.5 to Snow Leapard

Need help running Power Mac G5 OSX 10.5 Leapard planning to upgrade for Snow Leapard. I see that this is not possible is there anyway round this issue like installing Core Duo 2 Processor or buy new computer.

Snow Leopard only runs on Intel Macs. Leopard is the last OS you can run on a G5. The workaround is to buy a new computer.

PCI wireless possible? RAM location for 233MHz Power Mac G3?

Hello All!
I just added a free Power Mac G3 233MHz to my collection! For fun, I want to install 10.2.8, add 768 MB RAM, 40GB HD, PCI USB 2.0, PCI ATI 9200 and a PCI Macwireless or Aria wireless card. I want to keep the 233MHz CPU! My first question is, how do I install RAM? I pulled the cover and thought it would be in plain sight like the PCI area. Also, I found two PCI wireless cards online that will work with the 233MHz G3 under 10.2.8 using Airport software. Has anyone had luck using wireless? I searched the forum and found no results.
Thanks in advance! I'm glad to be part of the Beige G3 community!
-Craig

Craig303 wrote:
Hello All!
I just added a free Power Mac G3 233MHz to my collection! For fun, I want to install 10.2.8, add 768 MB RAM, 40GB HD, PCI USB 2.0, PCI ATI 9200 and a PCI Macwireless or Aria wireless card. I want to keep the 233MHz CPU!
Since you have a good collection of Macs already, maybe think about what you want to use this machine for, and what upgrades you really need. The ATI 9200 may be overkill, since the stock 233MHz CPU will not really be fast enough to run any of the real-time 3D graphics apps that would require the 9200, however, you would be able drive multiple monitors, one-DVI & one-VGA, from the 9200, in addition to the built-in Macintosh video output. What specific apps do you want to run on it?
To use the built-in Macintosh video output with a standard VGA monitor you need a Macintosh to VGA adapter. There is an on-board VRAM slot that you can fill with a 4MB module to increase the color depth and resolution options to use a larger monitor on the built-in video card, if you decide you want to use the built-in video rather than a PCI video.
It might be hard to find, but maybe you could get a used ATI Radeon Mac Edition for a little less money, but if you want to buy a new PCI video with warranty, I think the 9200 is the only option.
One thing that is abysmally slow in the G3's is the on-board ATA33 which actually runs at about half-speed of what is expected. You are lucky to get 16 MB/sec throughput max. A good alternative, if you have the spare PCI slot, would be to add an ATA66 PCI card or better, which will also add Master/Slave support, but requires some creative ATA-cable origami to reach from the PCI card to the hard drives in the expansion bays, but it is possible. You could get roughyl 40 MB/sec from an ATA66 PCII drive. Booting and launching apps would be not quite twice as fast, but definitely noticeable.
The extra RAM you plan to get will definitely help, but if you lack enough RAM both OS 9 and OS X will use virtual memory swap space on the hard drive, so having that faster through put will also help improve general performance.
But, if it's just for fun and messing around this may not be an important issue for you anyway. Just something to consider.
You might be able to use an external wireless USB device (not sure if drivers are available for 10.2 for any on the market today) or wireless Ethernet adapter (no drivers needed, but still limited to slower 10BaseT speed on the G3), to free up one of the PCI slots for the ATA66 card. If the built-in Ethernet is still functional, can you just run a wire?
If you can get 10.3 I'd recommend that, 10.2 just seems to have been not quite as stable, but I really can't remember if that may have been due to Norton Utilities that I was also using at the time.
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ has some old do-it-yourself upgrade articles on the G3's.
http://www.otherworldcomputing.com/ also has good Mac-customer support and knowledge of compatible products.

Hi, I would like to buy a power mac G4 quicksilver and install the latest hardware i.e. i5, SSD etc., is this possible?

Hi, I would like to buy a power mac G4 quicksilver and install the latest hardware i.e. i5, SSD etc., is this possible?

Intel i5 processor upgrade? No way, no how with the OEM PPC board.
The "Latest" hardware that can be used with the original G4 motherboard is imited to used 7445/7447/7448 3rd party processor upgrades (all obsolete), PCI expansion, AGP graphics (only used as all are obsolete), new IDE drives (capacity support dependant on model year) and PC133 memory.
SATA and SSD can be used, but only with PCI SATA controllers or the specially configured IDE modded SSD from OWC.
PCI controllers will get you about SATA 1 data rates. The adapted SSD on IDE won't get beyond 60 MB/s.
You could use the case and put a mini ITX or micro ATX board in to support the i5. Of course you could then run Windows 7. If you want to run OS X, discussion ends here and begins your use of Google and searching for "x86" and "Hackintosh".

Upgrade card recommendation for my Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual

Hello Folks,
I have a Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual that came with a nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64 MB graphics card.
QUESTION:
Has anyone here upgraded the Graphics Card ( nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64 MB ) from their "Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual"?
If yes, how was your experience doing this? Do you like your new graphics card?
Which 3 cards would be good upgrades on this system?
I am looking for a little more graphics power.
G5 1.8 GHz Dual Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Thanks for the reply Edwin.
The ATI X800 XT is a nice card. I little high on price, but it is awesome.
What are the best reputable places to buy cards like this at the best prices possible?

Upgrades For Dual 1.8GHz G5 Power Mac

Hi
I have just bought a power mac g5 and i am confused with what some of the other posts are saying about ram. The spec is 1.8 GHz Dual Processor, 1GB Ram (8x128MB Chips), 64MB graphics card. I am looking to upgrade my ram to at least 2 GB. Is the spec i need ddr pc3200 400MHz 184 pin, as this seems to be expensive? i am also looking at upgrading the optical drive so it can read/write dual layer discs, i have found 1 on ebay with lightscribe aswell. should this be ok?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=35 0227215181
i am also after onboard bluetooth and wireless. i already have a d-link bluetooth usb but would prefer the bluetooth card and antenna. is it one combined card? is it possible to get a wireless n card with this model?

If you want you can get some upgrades from OWC In wookstock, Illinois in the usa . I see you are from the uk that maybe to far for you .What do you want yo upgrade first . I would do the graphics card, but I would get the nvidia 6800 gt or better . they go for about 200 dollars in the us , I dont no how much thats in pounds . But www.owc.com is a good place to look and ebay .

Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics), os x 10.3.9 - want to upgrade to leopard

Hi,
I have a G4 running 10.3.9 and would like to upgrade the os so I can get a new ipod and just because I want to. Is this possible with my configuration? I also want to upgrade to Creative Suite CS3 which also requires Leopard. Thanks
Mac OS X - 10.3.9
Machine Model: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics)
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
L3 Cache (per CPU): 2 MB
Memory: 1.38 GB
Bus Speed: 100 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.2.8f1
ATA-4 Bus:
ST3120026A:
Capacity: 111.79 GB
Model: ST3120026A
Revision: 8.54
Serial Number: 5JS2RBAW
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Protocol: ATA
Unit Number: 0
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: Yes
seagate:
Capacity: 111.66 GB
Available: 76.52 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: HFS+
BSD Name: disk1s10
Mount Point: /
Maxtor 51024U2:
Capacity: 9.54 GB
Model: Maxtor 51024U2
Revision: DA620XS0
Serial Number: K214AB5C
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Protocol: ATA
Unit Number: 1
Socket Type: Internal
OS9 Drivers: Yes
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 9.54 GB
Available: 1.34 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s5
Mount Point: /Volumes/Macintosh HD

plunked down WAY TOO MUCH on upgrades to Beige/Yosemite/MDD over the years, enough that "penny wise, pound foolish" I could have had Starbucks instead and gotten a new Mac.
Hello Hatter, you wrote:
I don't like to work on a system that pegs cpu @ 100%, I want it to run smooth and graceful. I don't need $5000 to get there. And you can have a LOT of fun upgrading Mac Pro and gradually add what you want to. And if you are adventurous... get yrs out of it in the process.
Software and OS upgrades have always helped market new hardware.
Number one: I don't come anywhere near 100 percent cpu usage at all when I am using my MDD. Though, I don't use Apple's complex software, once in a blue moon I will burn DVD's or CD's, but this is fast enough for me.
Secondly: You have owned an MDD far longer than I have. I just recently got this MDD which is a 2003 dual 1.25 - the VERY VERY last one before the G5 came out. I am happy with this machine as it is doing everything that my digital audio did, but faster. I don't need windows, though if emulation of TI-99/4A, MAME, and MESS become a problem, I might consider a MAC MINI alongside my MDD. I am in no way shape of form going to get rid of the G4. Plus, I have so much fun with the powerpc processor and its capabilities. I know, the bus speed is 167, but consider this. I came from a digital audio to this MDD and it only cost me 400 dollars on craigslist. The condition:
Brand spanking new! The owner told me he had never had any problems with it. No over heating problems, nothing! The only problem I had with it was a bad front panel board - but thats all in the past.
True, I personally wouldn't plunk down any more money as far as CPU upgrades go since the 1.8 and 1.6 duals don't offer L3 cache. If anything, I would get at low price a 1.42 board to put in this machine and make it dual 1.42, though 10 percent increase is really miniscule.
Which brings me to the next point - of course, upgrading a Beige, Yosemite was a waste of money because for what those systems were worth they ran on a G3 processor. But, we are talking about a dual 1.25/1.42 MDD, not G3.
I do like the Intel macs, though from what you heard about me spewing hatred towards them and the architecture, I was just plainly upset that day for no reason and decided to take it out on others. For that, I am deeply sorry. However, I plan to get a Mac intel mini to be networked alongside my MDD. I just realized that really for what I use my MAC for, I wouldn't need a mac pro or anything remotely expensive, given right now that I am just starting a new job in a few weeks.
Finally, I am still at odds of whether to upgrade to Leopard, since most of my software is all tiger oriented. I originally had Panther 2 years ago and I was hesitant about going to Tiger, but I did and I am glad I did since I see the performance it is giving me.
So, the MDD is not a bad machine and really isn't as slow as one would think - at least for what I use my system for. Explain to me why you are getting 100 percent cpu on yours?
Nadav

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