Mac Specs

GotMac? · GotMac? #1 (**permalink**)

01-19-2005, 05:40 PM

Hello all. i just picked up a G4 today, and was curious about a couple things. first off here are the specs

* Machine Model: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics)
* CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.8)
* Number of CPU: 1
* CPU speed: 400Mhz
* L2 Cache: 1MB
* Memory: 256MB
* Bus Speed 100Mhz
* Memory: 256MB (1 used, 3 more empty slots available)
* ATI Rage 128 Pro video card
* 2 Hard drives: Western Digital 80GB, and Western Digital 10GB
* DVD-Rom
* Logitech Optical Wheel mouse
* Original Apple USB keyboard
* Firewire & USB
* Ethernet (for you broadband internet connection or network)
* v.90 Modem

I am semi new to macs, i been using a g4 ibook for quiet some time now, but with this machine i would like to upgrade it. so i was wondering, can this machince be upgraded to dual cpus? or how can u tell how high u can go with the mhz of the cpu? also, i have a ton of ram laying around the house, how can i find out the what kind to put in it, like i know it is sdram, but is it 100 or 133 and whats the highest amount it will read per stick of memory? i really want to upgrade this into a pretty decent system since i can't afford to throw down the cash for a G5 *drools*

Your help will be greatly apreaciated, and thank you in advance.

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #2 (**permalink**)

01-19-2005, 05:52 PM

try this link and enter your specs and they'll list types of RAM, upgrades, etc.
http://otherworldcomputing.com -or- xlr8yourmac.com

Avalon · Avalon #3 (**permalink**)

01-20-2005, 04:25 AM

This is what the AGP supports:

RAM: 64/128/256 MB standard on 400/450/500 MHz models, expandable to 1.5 GB using PC100 SDRAM (3.3V, unbuffered, 64-bit, 168-pin, 100 MHz) in 4 DIMM slots

found on www.lowendmac.com

You can put 133 SDRAM in it, they will run at 100MHz.

GotMac? · GotMac? #4 (**permalink**)

01-21-2005, 07:14 AM

thanks alot fellas, i have a TON of pc133 sdram, and i really don't mind if it runs at pc100. again thanks

Avalon · Avalon #5 (**permalink**)

01-21-2005, 09:56 AM

I've recently upgraded a G4 AGP (450MHz) to 768MB and Mac OS X Panther...and it runs pretty smooth for it's age... :cool:

Padawan · Padawan #6 (**permalink**)

01-21-2005, 05:56 PM

Here is a list of some processor upgrades that are available for your machine: http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgr...=Show+Upgrades

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GotMac? #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	01-19-2005, 05:40 PM Hello all. i just picked up a G4 today, and was curious about a couple things. first off here are the specs * Machine Model: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics) * CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.8) * Number of CPU: 1 * CPU speed: 400Mhz * L2 Cache: 1MB * Memory: 256MB * Bus Speed 100Mhz * Memory: 256MB (1 used, 3 more empty slots available) * ATI Rage 128 Pro video card * 2 Hard drives: Western Digital 80GB, and Western Digital 10GB * DVD-Rom * Logitech Optical Wheel mouse * Original Apple USB keyboard * Firewire & USB * Ethernet (for you broadband internet connection or network) * v.90 Modem I am semi new to macs, i been using a g4 ibook for quiet some time now, but with this machine i would like to upgrade it. so i was wondering, can this machince be upgraded to dual cpus? or how can u tell how high u can go with the mhz of the cpu? also, i have a ton of ram laying around the house, how can i find out the what kind to put in it, like i know it is sdram, but is it 100 or 133 and whats the highest amount it will read per stick of memory? i really want to upgrade this into a pretty decent system since i can't afford to throw down the cash for a G5 drools Your help will be greatly apreaciated, and thank you in advance.
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Guest Posts: n/a	01-21-2005, 07:14 AM thanks alot fellas, i have a TON of pc133 sdram, and i really don't mind if it runs at pc100. again thanks
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Avalon #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2004 Location: Luxemburg, Europe Posts: 1,779 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Dual 2GHz (June 2004), 2.5GB, Airport, black 5G iPod 30GB, white MacBook 2.0 2GB	01-21-2005, 09:56 AM I've recently upgraded a G4 AGP (450MHz) to 768MB and Mac OS X Panther...and it runs pretty smooth for it's age... :cool:
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