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Q: iMac G5

I have bought myself a used. iMac 2GHz PowerPC G5 with the version Mac OS X 10.5.8 currently on it. I bought this unit to use as a backup for my DJ. I am trying to install my DJ programs on it and nothing seems to work, it keeps telling me to install newer OS. So I bought on Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3. When I set the disc in to install it shows me "You can't install Mac OS X Snow Leopard on this computer. To install Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you need an Intel-based Mac." What do I do? And how do I get a Intel-based Mac? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank You

Chad Borris

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.3)

Posted on May 22, 2013 10:42 AM

by mende1,Solvedanswer
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Welcome to Apple Support Communities

 

You have a PowerPC-based Mac. These computers stopped being sold some years ago and Apple doesn't support them. Furthermore, Snow Leopard isn't compatible with these computers.

 

The only thing you can do to install the applications you need is to buy a new iMac because the one you are using doesn't support your applications. Unfortunately, you bought a too old computer to run later OS X

Posted on May 22, 2013 10:44 AM

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Q: iMac G5

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  • by mende1,Solvedanswer

    mende1 mende1 May 22, 2013 10:44 AM in response to borris19
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    May 22, 2013 10:44 AM in response to borris19

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities

     

    You have a PowerPC-based Mac. These computers stopped being sold some years ago and Apple doesn't support them. Furthermore, Snow Leopard isn't compatible with these computers.

     

    The only thing you can do to install the applications you need is to buy a new iMac because the one you are using doesn't support your applications. Unfortunately, you bought a too old computer to run later OS X

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 22, 2013 10:44 AM in response to borris19
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    May 22, 2013 10:44 AM in response to borris19

    You sell the G5 and buy a new, secondhand, or refurbished Mac with an Intel processor.

     

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  • by Klaus1,Helpful

    Klaus1 Klaus1 May 22, 2013 10:45 AM in response to borris19
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    May 22, 2013 10:45 AM in response to borris19

    Not sure what a DJ is, but yes, a PPC G5 Mac cannot run any version of OS X than Leopard 10.5.8. Later versions can only run on an Intel Mac, i.e. a model made since 2007.

     

    These are also available used from eBay, but you should also look for refurbished models on the Apple on-line store.

  • by borris19,

    borris19 borris19 May 22, 2013 11:36 AM in response to borris19
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    May 22, 2013 11:36 AM in response to borris19

    Can I upgrade my iMac with an intel-base Mac or is it better to buy a new one? If that's possible.

     

    Thank You

    Chad Borris

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 22, 2013 11:40 AM in response to borris19
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    May 22, 2013 11:40 AM in response to borris19

    You can't upgrade a G5 Mac's hardware to have an Intel CPU. You need to buy an Intel Mac.

     

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