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osx on a 400mhz 128mbRAM iMac DVSE?
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Memphis, TN
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I've got 9.2.2 on it now and everything's fine. But I feel like I should be keeping up with the times, plus the new iLife suite is cool.
Should I upgrade, or save up for a new machine?
I'm not doing anything complicated. Just internet, word/excel, some filemaker and a little photoshop. Plus all of the iLife stuff.
Brian
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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It will run fine, but either max out the ram or at least boost it to 384mb or 512mb. The OS itself needs 128mb, and I know Photoshop 7 requires at least 128mb for itself.
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"Another classic science-fiction show cancelled before its time" ~ Bender
15.2" PowerBook 1.25GHz, 80GB HD, 768MB RAM, SuperDrive
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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One word - RAM! ...and as much of it as you can afford.
What to expect - menus will not appear as fast as in OS 9, but stability and the plethora of all the other features make it a no-brainer in my opinion.
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Join Date: Nov 1999
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Panther is MUCH MUCH better on my 400 MHz iMac DV than Jaguar was.
It's truly a pleasure to use, and handles surprisingly well on the old bubbleMac.
Go for it - but don't go in with less than 512MB RAM. That shouldn't be more than the price of a good night out, and it will make a world of difference.
-s*
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Join Date: Jun 2001
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I just sold my old iMac 400mhz DVSE. And I had used it with 10.2 and 10.3
It was hugely better with 10.3, and yes, make sure it has plenty of RAM. Mine ran very nicely with 512mb in it.
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The worst thing about having a failing memory is..... no, it's gone.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Memphis, TN
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A question about the RAM (without getting too technical):
Do I replace the 128MB that's currently in it, or will the new RAM function with it? Do I need to buy 384MB, or just a new 512MB stick to replace the 128MB?
Or do I add the 512MB (giving me 640MB)?
And do I want "PC100 SDRAM DIMM" or "PC 133-CL222 SDRAM DIMM"?
Decisions, decisions.
Brian
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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Originally posted by Memphis_Mac:
A question about the RAM (without getting too technical):
Do I replace the 128MB that's currently in it, or will the new RAM function with it? Do I need to buy 384MB, or just a new 512MB stick to replace the 128MB?
Or do I add the 512MB (giving me 640MB)?
And do I want "PC100 SDRAM DIMM" or "PC 133-CL222 SDRAM DIMM"?
Decisions, decisions.
Brian
If the 128MB is just one chip, then yes, you can install either another 128MB, 256MB or 512MB chip along side of it. (Use Apple System Profiler to see what your current RAM situation is).
I would get an extra 256MB at the bear minimum, 512MB if you can.
Best bet to get both (a) good quality RAM and (b) the right kind of RAM for your iMac is to shop at www.crucial.com
This link takes you directly to the US iMac selection page.
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