Upgrading g5

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Upgrading g5

I have 1st generation G5, is it worth upgrading or time to replace, family uses iMac ,2 Mac books,2 iPad s,apple tv and few iPods .

Would like this project if interesting and cost effective.

Any suggestions,thoughts appreciated

Posted on Nov 17, 2012 9:43 AM

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Johnb-one

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Nov 17, 2012 10:20 AM in response to sabahat

sadly, I'd have to say no, not really. Unless there's software you have to run, for which you need a G5, it's not that cost-effective. I don't know what OS you're running, or how much ram you have, but maybe you can find a refurbished Mac Pro and Leopard for a good price....

just my opinion

JOhn b

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The hatter

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Nov 17, 2012 10:23 AM in response to sabahat

WHY or what do you need to do or want?

Mac Pro may be overkill coming from G5 1.6 or 1.8DP or 2.0DP.

You say upgrade but what you mean is replace with something new.

To get Apple security updates, support iTunes 10.7+, iCloud and all the iDevic-ification of Mac OS.

Mac Pro 2010 Ref'd Special 2.8 4-core $1819 Apple Store section. Or new iMac $1200.

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sabahat Author

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Nov 17, 2012 10:41 AM in response to The hatter

Thanks hatter.

What I meant to replace internal components not to upgrade to pro. So can use current version of all apps as you stated e.g ITunes 10.7.

Last night bought my son new iPod but he can not use it due to older I tune and new version require updated os and processor is old for that,you got the issue.

My needs are not extreme,just wondering will be cheaper to go this route or not.

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