cujo33 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 For Christmas I got a free computer. Its an IMAC. I have DSL and the internet moves pretty smoothly, its not blazing fast or anything but its ok.The problem I have is that I'm trying out online poker, so I downloaded FT. Pretty much when I get onto a table my screen freezes up and I can't click on anything, and it times me out then sits me out. So the games are not playable. Do I need to maybe clear some memory space so that the game can actually run? Should I get faster internet? Or is there just something wrong with the computer itself that I need to get it looked at?This is my first Mac so I'm pretty clueless, so if there is anyone who knows anything about Macs I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Love4hockey 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 But they don't get viruses! Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 how old is the machine? what is the OS? Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 how old is the machine? what is the OS?Its 8 years old, and when on the main page it says is a mac OS X Leopard Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Its 8 years old, and when on the main page it says is a mac OS X LeopardThat means it's garbage. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 That means it's garbage.ya, it's probably a compatibility issue. Is it just FTP? Have you tried Stars? Link to post Share on other sites
DCJ001 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Its 8 years old, and when on the main page it says is a mac OS X LeopardJust because it's eight years old, it's not "garbage." The specs on today's computers are just much better. You've probably got about at least an 875 Mhz processor, if you're running Leopard, and probably only 512MB to 1GB of RAM. If you can max out your RAM, you should see a big performance boost. Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodAFD 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 FULLTILTRecommend Requirements for MAC * Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher * G5 or Intel Based macintosh * 512 MB or more of RAM * broadband connection * at least 30mb of free disk spaceMinimum Requirements for MAC * Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher * 800mhz G4 processor speed or faster * 512 MB or more of RAM * dialup connection (56.6) * at least 30mb of free disk space Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 49 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 The locking up sounds to me like you are very low on RAM. If so, should be easy to upgrade. Please tell us your exact chip type, OS version, processor speed, and RAM and we can do a better job helping you. (Just go to the Apple menu and select About This Mac). Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Just because it's eight years old, it's not "garbage." The specs on today's computers are just much better. You've probably got about at least an 875 Mhz processor, if you're running Leopard, and probably only 512MB to 1GB of RAM. If you can max out your RAM, you should see a big performance boost. The Apple iMac G3/600 (Summer 2001) features a 600 MHz PowerPC 750cx (G3) processor with a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM, a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA hard drive, a slot loading 8X/4X/24X CD-RW driveGuessing on exact model, but that's about where it was in 2001. Link to post Share on other sites
Piddle Duck 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Guessing on exact model, but that's about where it was in 2001.If it is running leopard then it is better than this I believe. I should go check though before making blanket statements, hold on.Edit: Yeah, you need 857MHz to run OS X Leopard. So he is either mistaken on what system he is running or possibly how old his mac is. I agree with the statement above that it is most likely RAM. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I can try and give some more details when I get home. I'm at work right now.And yes so far I've only tried FT and not Stars. Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 My wife had one of those imacs back in college days. Unfortunately they just aren't powerful enough for most applications (especially for today's standards) and it definitely shouldn't be running OS X. All of your RAM is being sucked up just to run Leopard and that's why most of your apps are probably running sluggish. It would be kind of like running vista on a 1GHz 256mb PC.If you're planning to keep that computer, you might want to consider downgrading to OS9, which is what those older imacs use to run. Software might be a little sparse for it, but it should run a lot better. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I clicked on the apple button , then clicked on "about this mac" and this is what i got:Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G3Memory: 768 MB SDRAMBus Speed: 100 MHzCPU Speed: 400 MHzSo on what Governator said how would I get rid of Leopard and get OS9 so my applications run better? Or should I just increase the RAM so my apps run better? Link to post Share on other sites
uncooper 1 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I clicked on the apple button , then clicked on "about this mac" and this is what i got:Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G3Memory: 768 MB SDRAMBus Speed: 100 MHzCPU Speed: 400 MHzSo on what Governator said how would I get rid of Leopard and get OS9 so my applications run better? Or should I just increase the RAM so my apps run better?You first need to understand that this computer is really really outdated, and probably isn't going to do anything you want it to. It's certainly not going to run any poker room clients.That said, if you want to try it, you would need to purchase an OS 9 install cd, or illegally and immorally steal it somewhere on the internet, and burn it. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yea well the weird thing is that it plays the play money tables just fine lol.I also have no clue how to delete applications. On my other computer I use to have which wasn't a mac I would just go to add/remove programs and make space that way. Link to post Share on other sites
uncooper 1 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Go to the Apple menu and click "About this Mac" again. It will say OS X Version 10.x.x. Which version is it? Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 49 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I clicked on the apple button , then clicked on "about this mac" and this is what i got:Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G3Memory: 768 MB SDRAMBus Speed: 100 MHzCPU Speed: 400 MHzSo on what Governator said how would I get rid of Leopard and get OS9 so my applications run better? Or should I just increase the RAM so my apps run better?I second what uncooper said. FTP and Pokerstars will not run on OS9.http://lowendmac.com/imacs/400-mhz-imac-g3-early-2001.htmlThe 400 MHz iMac 2001 is the slowest member of the iMac 2001 family and has the least features. It is the only model to use the original G3 (PowerPC 750) processor and the only model that doesn't include a CD-RW drive.This machine is way underpowered for any modern application. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 I second what uncooper said. FTP and Pokerstars will not run on OS9.http://lowendmac.com/imacs/400-mhz-imac-g3-early-2001.htmlThe 400 MHz iMac 2001 is the slowest member of the iMac 2001 family and has the least features. It is the only model to use the original G3 (PowerPC 750) processor and the only model that doesn't include a CD-RW drive.This machine is way underpowered for any modern application.Well if its way underpowered to run FT then I need to know what i can do so that it will run FT, IF I can do anything at all. And uncooper the version is 10.4.11 Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Considering the minimum specs for FT requires OS 10.3+ you won't be able to run it if you downgrade to version 9 anyway. I think you might be out of luck. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You first need to understand that this computer is really really outdated.Told ya so. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 There's no 'uninstall' feature for mac programs. If you want to get rid of something, just find it on your hard drive and move it to the trash.Empty TrashProfit?All gone. Link to post Share on other sites
DCJ001 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Well if its way underpowered to run FT then I need to know what i can do so that it will run FT, IF I can do anything at all. And uncooper the version is 10.4.1110.4.11 is Tiger, not Leopard. 10.4.11 is the highest operating system that your iMac can run.Your computer cannot run Leopard, 10.5.6, because of its 400Mhz processor. I would not recommend downgrading to OS 9 because Tiger is a more advanced operating system. Your computer is probably fine for general purpose use. But, for online poker and other tasks that need faster processors, more RAM, etc. todays 2.0 Ghz+ (2000Mhz+) core 2 duo machines are the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 10.4.11 is Tiger, not Leopard. 10.4.11 is the highest operating system that your iMac can run.Your computer cannot run Leopard, 10.5.6, because of its 400Mhz processor. I would not recommend downgrading to OS 9 because Tiger is a more advanced operating system. Your computer is probably fine for general purpose use. But, for online poker and other tasks that need faster processors, more RAM, etc. todays 2.0 Ghz+ (2000Mhz+) core 2 duo machines are the way to go.Thanks for the replies. Link to post Share on other sites
cujo33 0 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Another question:I can't find my hand histories anywhere. Anyone know how to get to the folder that would have them?? Link to post Share on other sites
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