G4 TO G5 upgrade?

[monkeychild]

Hey pplz.
I just have a little question for u guys.
My family and I bought a Mac a while ago. It was originally a PowerMacintosh G3 but they upgraded it to a G4.
Do you think it's possible to ugrade that to a G5?

 

[Dont Hurt Me]

Hey pplz.
I just have a little question for u guys.
My family and I bought a Mac a while ago. It was originally a PowerMacintosh G3 but they upgraded it to a G4.
Do you think it's possible to ugrade that to a G5?

No its impossible so the answer is a 100% No.

 

[monkeychild]

ok.... any reason why?

 

[denial]

ok.... any reason why?

Because whilst a G3 to G4 upgrade card was released for that model there has not been a G4 to G5 card released. So it's simply impossible.

And would there even be a market for it? People would much prefer to buy a base iMac G5.

 

[Sun Baked]

ok.... any reason why?

Yes, it would be like trying to install a Lingenfelter Turbo kit designed for the newest Corvette on a stock Ford Model T.

Two entirely different engine technologies, even though they are both gasoline engines.

Even if you get the Turbo kit to work on the Model T, you are still stuck with a vehicle not designed for the performance of the new equipment.

 

[monkeychild]

ok but do u need a G5 to run os X

 

[denial]

ok but do u need a G5 to run os X

No. G3 or G4 is fine (G4 preferred of the two of course).

You mean Tiger OS?

 

[Sun Baked]

ok but do u need a G5 to run os X

You need a computer with built in USB to run Tiger and a DVD drive is a huge bonus for installation.

Basically, buy a Mac Mini.

 

[monkeychild]

ya tiger

 

[Sun Baked]

ya tiger

Ooops Panther was USB...

Tiger requires a machine with Firewire.

If that's a beige box, no go.

 

[monkeychild]

i have a usb port if thats what u mean

 

[Sun Baked]

i have a usb port if thats what u mean

If you want to run Tiger, you need built in Firewire.

Basically these machines...

http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/requirements.html

and you will also need a DVD capable drive, or you will have to try to get a hold of the CD version.

So this machine

will work, but you might not be able to use the DVD boxed retail version -- if you don't have a DVD drive.

 

[monkeychild]

alright looks like the best choice would be just to save up for a new machine
we've had this one for a couple of years now anyways
thanks for your help

 

[denial]

A nice Mac Mini would suit you well.