Snow Leopard on 2.16 Intel Core Duo with 10.4.11??

Aj2488 · Nov 17, 2009, 05:20 PM

Hi all,
I'm thinking about splitting the cost of a family pack with a couple friends and want to know what you all think about running Snow Leopard on a 2.16 Intel Core Duo Macbook Pro with 2 GB of ram and 100 GB HD. Will it be run smoothly and correctly? Has anyone done this? Any info will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for your time,
Alex

fishmoose · Nov 17, 2009, 05:24 PM

You can't on that machine, you
need a core 2 dou. That's to say a 64-bit machine.

macrem · Nov 17, 2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishmoose

You can't on that machine, you
need a core 2 dou. That's to say a 64-bit machine.

Huh? Apple's general requirements are "Mac computer with an Intel processor"

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html

GGJstudios · Nov 17, 2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishmoose

You can't on that machine, you
need a core 2 dou. That's to say a 64-bit machine.

Think again. Or better yet, read:

Quote:

General requirements

Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation

fishmoose · Nov 17, 2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macrem

Huh? Apple's general requirements are "Mac computer with an Intel processor"

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html

Oh shoot, I stand corrected. Sorry OP.

Aj2488 · 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishmoose

Oh shoot, I stand corrected. Sorry OP.

It's all good! Even though my machine fits these requirements I'm still nervous, anyone try this already or should I just quit being a sissy and pull the trigger?

GGJstudios · Nov 17, 2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj2488

It's all good! Even though my machine fits these requirements I'm still nervous, anyone try this already or should I just quit being a sissy and pull the trigger?

The latter. The worst that can happen is it runs a bit slower on your system.

Aj2488 · Nov 17, 2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

The latter. The worst that can happen is it runs a bit slower on your system.

Alright that's what I thought... thanks a lot!! Looks like I have a fun project for tomorrow now!

Warsteiner · Nov 17, 2009, 08:46 PM

I'm currently running a 2.16 GHz Core Duo Macbook Pro. I bought it just a few weeks ago - the seller had pre-installed SL on it - and so I can't compare it to its performance with 10.4 installed. I can, however, tell you that it feels perfectly snappy and responsive with 10.6. I reckon it'd be a very worthwhile upgrade for you: there are a number of great little touches in it that you'll really appreciate.

Aj2488 · Nov 17, 2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warsteiner

I'm currently running a 2.16 GHz Core Duo Macbook Pro. I bought it just a few weeks ago - the seller had pre-installed SL on it - and so I can't compare it to its performance with 10.4 installed. I can, however, tell you that it feels perfectly snappy and responsive with 10.6. I reckon it'd be a very worthwhile upgrade for you: there are a number of great little touches in it that you'll really appreciate.

That is exactly what I was hoping to hear Warsteiner! Thank you very much for taking the time to say that. Sounds like tomorrow will be a good day

borcanm · Nov 18, 2009, 08:29 AM

Go for it. I have a MBP 2.16Ghz Core Duo and Snow Leopard works without a flaw and i have had no performance or any other issues with it. In fact it has faster response times than Tiger and a whole lot more features, plus bootcamp. So go for it.

kap09 · Nov 18, 2009, 01:52 PM

SL runs just fine on my 1.83 Core Duo iMac. You'll be fine

Aj2488 · Nov 21, 2009, 03:13 PM

Runs great. Thanks everyone!

NFLBlitze1 · Nov 21, 2009, 03:26 PM

i have this set up, and to me snow leopard runs snappier then leopard.

Gloor · Nov 21, 2009, 03:31 PM

I don't think you are allowed to split the cost with friends.
The family pack is for computers in one household.
Unless you of course live in one house

)))

Nov 17, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
Aj2488 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs	Snow Leopard on 2.16 Intel Core Duo with 10.4.11?? Hi all, I'm thinking about splitting the cost of a family pack with a couple friends and want to know what you all think about running Snow Leopard on a 2.16 Intel Core Duo Macbook Pro with 2 GB of ram and 100 GB HD. Will it be run smoothly and correctly? Has anyone done this? Any info will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time, Alex

Nov 17, 2009, 05:24 PM	#2
fishmoose macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden	You can't on that machine, you need a core 2 dou. That's to say a 64-bit machine. __________________ MacBook 2.2 GHz 2 gig ram 120 GB HD; iPhone 3G 16 GB; iPod Video 30 GB

Nov 18, 2009, 01:52 PM	#12
kap09 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	SL runs just fine on my 1.83 Core Duo iMac. You'll be fine __________________ MBP 13.3'' 2.53GHz/4GB/500GB

Nov 21, 2009, 03:31 PM	#15
Gloor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2007	I don't think you are allowed to split the cost with friends. The family pack is for computers in one household. Unless you of course live in one house ))) __________________ MP 2008 + 8800GT + 30"ACD 17" uMBP matte

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Nov 17, 2009, 08:46 PM	#9
Warsteiner macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ireland	I'm currently running a 2.16 GHz Core Duo Macbook Pro. I bought it just a few weeks ago - the seller had pre-installed SL on it - and so I can't compare it to its performance with 10.4 installed. I can, however, tell you that it feels perfectly snappy and responsive with 10.6. I reckon it'd be a very worthwhile upgrade for you: there are a number of great little touches in it that you'll really appreciate.

Nov 18, 2009, 08:29 AM	#11
borcanm macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008	Go for it. I have a MBP 2.16Ghz Core Duo and Snow Leopard works without a flaw and i have had no performance or any other issues with it. In fact it has faster response times than Tiger and a whole lot more features, plus bootcamp. So go for it.

Nov 21, 2009, 03:13 PM	#13
Aj2488 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs	Runs great. Thanks everyone!

Nov 21, 2009, 03:26 PM	#14
NFLBlitze1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2008	i have this set up, and to me snow leopard runs snappier then leopard.