At 10:38 PM -0700 10/8/2009, Steven F. Scharff wrote: >On Oct 8, 8:20 pm, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > > At 6:43 PM -0700 10/8/2009, Steven F. Scharff wrote: > > >I am running a Mac Power/PC G4 presently running OS 10.3.9. > > Machine Model: Power Mac G4 > CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3) > Number Of CPUs: 1 > CPU Speed: 1.25 GHz > >I believe it's this one: ><...powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_1.0_dp_mdd.html>
No, that's a dual processor model (DP). You have a single CPU, so it's this one: <http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g4/stats/powermac_g4_1.25_mdd.html> The MDD (Mirror Drive Door) PM G4 is a great machine! > Memory: 256 MB Add More Memory. Add More Memory. Add More Memory. 256 MB is the *rock bottom minimum* - the equivalent of trying to run around with a brick tied to your forehead. That machine can take up to 2 GB. IMO, it should not have less than 768 MB (add a 512 MB DIMM to what you already have), preferably at least 1 GB. 512MB DIMMs are very inexpensive; I think there have been quite a few offered on LEM Swap recently. Be sure to add the memory *before* upgrading the operating system to Tiger or Leopard. (I'd go with Leopard; Tiger is getting a bit long in the tooth now). > > How big and how many hard drives? > >2 HDs (80G internal, 300G external) You could throw in another IDE drive internally. Not overly necessary; just if you need the space. > > Other peripherals? >Monitor, Scanner, Printer, ZIP Drive (Yeah, I'm old school...) I have ZIP and JAZ on my machine here. :) >I'm a complete newbie at installing anything in a computer. Good time to learn then, once you get the Mini! Adding sticks of memory or another hard drive is very easy. When it comes time to do so, we can point you at step-by-step directions. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
