Hi there > 2012/1/17 piyopiyo320 <[email protected]> > I pulled out my old iBook 600mHz Dual USB (with 15GB HDD, 385 MB RAM > and DVD player), and I'm hoping to update it so that it runs a little > faster. It currently runs OS X 10.1.5 and does have OS 9 also > installed. > > Any recommendations as to the newest OS X that would not run too > sluggish on such an older computer?
I run Tiger (10·4·11) on my 400 MHz Pismo and it's not fast but acceptable for what I do with it. To update the hardware so it goes faster, maximise RAM. (Have a look at everymac.com for hints on maximum RAM and what sort to buy). Then replace the traditional hard disk with an SSD. This cut boot and processing times by about a quarter on my Pismo. SSDs are a lot more expensive than HDs though - up to you and your budget. 15 GB is just enough space to run Tiger but I'd strongly suggest getting a bigger lump of storage (HD or SSD) - at least 32GB. Don't go above 120GB unless you want to fiddle with software that gets round a built-in hardware limit. For both SSD and HD If you go this route, be sure to get a PATA SSD (**NOT** SATA) because the hard disk connector inside the iBook is PATA-only. You may find getting into the guts of an iBook a bit of a challenge - but it will be a worthwhile one. Just get the relevant guide from iFixit.com, print it, find a day with a couple of hours to spend, decent screwdrivers and plenty of calming beverages. You might then put the original hard disk in a firewire 400 or USB enclosure to have as a back-up destination. hope this helps Bruce -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
