theoverseer101
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Q: Can this iMac upgrade to 10.6/Snow Leopard?

Hey I know this might be a stupid question but I don't want to muff anything up. I'm pretty sure my 10.5.8 can be upgraded to Snow Leopard but I'm a noob when it comes to Apple tech...this is my first Mac you see. Anyway here are the specifications, please confirm that this machine can be upgraded to 10.6. Thank you in advacne.

 

Model Name:          iMac

  Model Identifier:          iMac5,2

  Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo

  Processor Speed:          1.83 GHz

  Number Of Processors:          1

  Total Number Of Cores:          2

  L2 Cache:          2 MB

  Memory:          1 GB

  Bus Speed:          667 MHz

  Boot ROM Version:          IM52.0090.B09

  SMC Version (system):          1.6f0

  Serial Number (system):          W873836UWRQ

  Hardware UUID:          00000000-0000-1000-8000-001B6333C1B5


iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Upgrading to 10.6/10.6.8

Posted on Feb 14, 2013 8:15 PM

by Niel,Solvedanswer
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A:

Yes, it can. You may want to install more RAM first.

 

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Posted on Feb 15, 2013 4:54 PM

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Q: Can this iMac upgrade to 10.6/Snow Leopard?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Feb 14, 2013 8:18 PM in response to theoverseer101
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    Feb 14, 2013 8:18 PM in response to theoverseer101

    You can upgrade to Lion if you meet all the additional requirements.

     

    Upgrading to Snow Leopard

     

    You must purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.

     

    After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.

     

         Snow Leopard General Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel processor

           2. 1GB of memory

           3. 5GB of available disk space

           4. DVD drive for installation

           5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;

               fees may apply.

           6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and

               terms apply.

     

    Upgrading to Lion

     

    If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mountain Lion, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.

     

    You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax.  It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.

     

         Lion System Requirements

     

           1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,

               or Xeon processor

           2. 2GB of memory

           3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)

           4. 7GB of available space

           5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

     

  • by theoverseer101,

    theoverseer101 theoverseer101 Feb 15, 2013 4:53 PM in response to Kappy
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    Feb 15, 2013 4:53 PM in response to Kappy

    ...So is that a yes or no to my question? I'm not interested in going to Mountain Lion 10.7. I just want to confirm or deny that MY machine is capable of upgrading to 10.6 Snow Leopard.

  • by Niel,Solvedanswer

    Niel Niel Feb 15, 2013 4:54 PM in response to theoverseer101
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    Feb 15, 2013 4:54 PM in response to theoverseer101

    Yes, it can. You may want to install more RAM first.

     

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  • by stedman1,Helpful

    stedman1 stedman1 Feb 15, 2013 4:56 PM in response to theoverseer101
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    Feb 15, 2013 4:56 PM in response to theoverseer101

    Your Mac can be upgrade to Snow Leopard (10.6), but it would definitely be beneficial to add mor RAM.

  • by theoverseer101,

    theoverseer101 theoverseer101 Feb 15, 2013 5:59 PM in response to stedman1
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    Feb 15, 2013 5:59 PM in response to stedman1

    THANK YOU!!

     

    And okay, but how would I add more RAM? Doesn't that require hardware additions? Sorry I'm an idiot.

  • by Lanny,Helpful

    Lanny Lanny Feb 15, 2013 8:20 PM in response to theoverseer101
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    Feb 15, 2013 8:20 PM in response to theoverseer101

    http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+iMac+Intel+17-Inch+RAM/886/1

     

    and

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423#3

  • by theoverseer101,

    theoverseer101 theoverseer101 Feb 17, 2013 2:53 PM in response to Lanny
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    Feb 17, 2013 2:53 PM in response to Lanny

    Thanks Lanny,

     

    which RAM upgrade would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny Feb 17, 2013 8:12 PM in response to theoverseer101
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    Feb 17, 2013 8:12 PM in response to theoverseer101

    Upgrade to the max 2 Gigs of RAM.

     

    Use the Apple Menu's, "About This Mac," to check your current RAM configuration.

     

    You have 2 slots. My guess is that if you currently have 1 Gig of RAM it is by having two 512K DIMMs.