Got an iMac G3, wondering if.........

[nintendude]

I just got an iMac G3. its the slot-loading 400mhz version. i was wondeirng if:

1. should i upgrade to leopard
2. what is the max ram and where should i buy
3. can i upgrade the hard drive and if yes what kind is it
4. any accessories i should get

i am also open to any suggestions

thanks!

UPDATE: forgot to mention, is the processor upgradeable?

 

[iDAG]

With those specs there is no way you are upgrading to Leopard. I would go with Tiger.

 

[ipodtouchy333]

My aunt had an imac g3 but I dont remeber what its specs were. I think the max RAM may be 1gb or maybe 2. I think just 1 though.

 

[motulist]

Most of the info you need can be found here:
http://lowendmac.com/imacs/400-mhz-imac-g3-early-2001.html

or here:
http://lowendmac.com/imacs/400-mhz-imac-dv-g3-2000.html

 

[mschmitt]

General (Leopard) requirements:

Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/techspecs/

Tech. specs:

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/stats/imac_se_dv_400.html

Looks like 512MB max. RAM.

 

[RoboCop001]

I have a G3 iMac that's 350MHz with Panther on it. Since 400 isn't that much faster, I recommend putting Panther on it (10.3) and as much RAM as you can (I think it's 1GB Max) because even Panther runs a little slow.

 

[rrijkers]

Tiger is ok

 

[Tallest Skil]

1) You can't. 867Mhz G4 or better
2) 1GB
3) It's hard as heck, but it should be ATA
4) A better computer. Unless you only surf/type/light use, it'll be slow like tanj.

And I don't think the G3s were upgradable. At least, not nearly as much as the G4s.

 

[brop52]

Yeah you can upgrade the HDD if you have patience. RAM should be PC100/133. Check out Crucial or (more cheaply) OWC.