Power Mac G5 1.8

rule1983 · rule1983 #1 (**permalink**)

03-26-2011, 01:39 PM

Hello

I have Power Mac G5 1.8
2GB Ram
500GB HDD

And I am open for anyone suggestions what is the best OSX for this machine, and what version of Final Cut I can install.

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

03-26-2011, 02:38 PM

I would suggest running OS 10.5.8 (this is the latest & last version this computer can run).

- Nick

Scott Baret · Scott Baret #3 (**permalink**)

03-26-2011, 06:23 PM

I second the 10.5.8 recommendation. For Final Cut Pro, go with version 6. The current version (sold as part of Final Cut Studio) requires an Intel chip.

pigoo3 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,670 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	03-26-2011, 02:38 PM I would suggest running OS 10.5.8 (this is the latest & last version this computer can run). - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Member Since: Mar 26, 2011 Posts: 1	03-26-2011, 01:39 PM Hello I have Power Mac G5 1.8 2GB Ram 500GB HDD And I am open for anyone suggestions what is the best OSX for this machine, and what version of Final Cut I can install.
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