Apple G5

Mithosphere · October 8th, 2006

So im wondering if an apple G5 could be configured to run windows xp? Like could i install windows xp on to a G5 and be able to use microsoft programs on the apple technology, ya know like play major games and other stuff that is on pcs . . . is windows even going tor ecognize the hardware?:elefant:

yurimxpxman · October 8th, 2006

With the switch to Intel chips, Apple's completely abandoned their old processors. They've even re-written their operating system for the change. Why would Microsoft later adapt to the old hardware?

Mithosphere · October 8th, 2006

mayeb youre not understanding. . . if i buy a G5 off of ebay, and install windows on to instead of keep the OSX operating system, will windows recognize the assorted hardware?

**drew and not u** · October 8th, 2006

Nope. Windows won't ahve the first clue how to run on Apple hardware from before the switch to intel chips. Sorry bud.

Lead Head · October 8th, 2006

The G1-G5 were Power PC based processors, not even x86, wich is what intels used. HOWEVER microsoft did release a PPC version of NT3.5.1, but that OS is so old and has 0.000001% support from the masses

**gvblake22** · October 8th, 2006

What about Boot Camp?
Supposedly all you need is an intel based Mac...

polobunny · October 8th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lead Head

The G1-G5 were Power PC based processors, not even x86, wich is what intels used. HOWEVER microsoft did release a PPC version of NT3.5.1, but that OS is so old and has 0.000001% support from the masses

You need to read that Blake.
PPC CPU, not Intel. =P

**gvblake22** · October 8th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by polobunny

You need to read that Blake.
PPC CPU, not Intel. =P

Ok, well I don't know squat about Macs. So I didn't know if the one he found on e-bay happened to have an intel processor or not (the original poster did not specify). But I guess if Lead Head says so, it MUST be true! :flame:

**Hitman** · October 8th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvblake22

But I guess if Lead Head says so, it MUST be true! :flame:

LMFAO, he does happen to be right this time. I know it's rare.

Mithosphere · October 9th, 2006

ok so this G5 has---
Two dual-core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 processors
1.25GHz frontside bus per processor
1MB L2 cache per core

2GB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200)

250GB hard drive
16x SuperDrive (double-layer) DVD RW

NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB GDDR SDRAM

is this , err would this run bootcamp>? Cause this is sorta what i could need for future music usage.

EDIT:::::
Crap . . . i feel like such an idiot, its not the Mac Pro version, its the one previous to it, so it doesnt contain an intel processor :(
PoweMacG5
Mac Pro

I feel so terrible right now, i thought i had found a deal on some awesome hardware, gah . . . im crushed

October 8th, 2006	#1
Mithosphere Yeah, so are your pants! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cherry Capital of the World Posts: 564	Apple G5 So im wondering if an apple G5 could be configured to run windows xp? Like could i install windows xp on to a G5 and be able to use microsoft programs on the apple technology, ya know like play major games and other stuff that is on pcs . . . is windows even going tor ecognize the hardware?:elefant: Pentium D 915\|EVGA 7050 mATX\|OCZ XTC 2GB\|XFX 7900GS XT\|Hyper Type-R 580W\|Qmicra 2 Case

October 8th, 2006	#3
Mithosphere Yeah, so are your pants! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cherry Capital of the World Posts: 564	mayeb youre not understanding. . . if i buy a G5 off of ebay, and install windows on to instead of keep the OSX operating system, will windows recognize the assorted hardware? Pentium D 915\|EVGA 7050 mATX\|OCZ XTC 2GB\|XFX 7900GS XT\|Hyper Type-R 580W\|Qmicra 2 Case

October 8th, 2006	#4
drew and not u The Pizza Killer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where do you friggin live?? Posts: 1,720	Nope. Windows won't ahve the first clue how to run on Apple hardware from before the switch to intel chips. Sorry bud. P5K-E / E8400 @ 4.0 / Scythe Ninja Copper / 2GB Hyper-X DDR2-800 / 7800GT / Antec 1200 / Corsair HX-520 P5W DH Deluxe / E7200 @ 3.8 / 2GB Ballistix DDR2-800 / 7600GT (passive) / P180B / Seasonic SS-550HT / Zalman Reserator V2 Optiplex 755 / E2180 / 4GB DDR2 / 160GB HD / ATI HD 2400 Dual-ISP Network aim: drewandnotu \| Skype: drew-and-not-u

October 8th, 2006	#5
Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	The G1-G5 were Power PC based processors, not even x86, wich is what intels used. HOWEVER microsoft did release a PPC version of NT3.5.1, but that OS is so old and has 0.000001% support from the masses Opteron 64 165--1.5GB DDR--ECS KA1 MVP(thanks HL!)--x1800GTO 256MB--Seagate 320GB SATA--Antec 550 Watt--Antec P180

October 9th, 2006	#10
Mithosphere Yeah, so are your pants! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cherry Capital of the World Posts: 564	ok so this G5 has--- Two dual-core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 processors 1.25GHz frontside bus per processor 1MB L2 cache per core 2GB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-4200) 250GB hard drive 16x SuperDrive (double-layer) DVD RW NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB GDDR SDRAM is this , err would this run bootcamp>? Cause this is sorta what i could need for future music usage. EDIT::::: Crap . . . i feel like such an idiot, its not the Mac Pro version, its the one previous to it, so it doesnt contain an intel processor :( PoweMacG5 Mac Pro I feel so terrible right now, i thought i had found a deal on some awesome hardware, gah . . . im crushed Pentium D 915\|EVGA 7050 mATX\|OCZ XTC 2GB\|XFX 7900GS XT\|Hyper Type-R 580W\|Qmicra 2 Case Last edited by Mithosphere; October 9th, 2006 at 06:35.

October 8th, 2006	#2
yurimxpxman Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: /home/yurimxpxman Posts: 1,695	With the switch to Intel chips, Apple's completely abandoned their old processors. They've even re-written their operating system for the change. Why would Microsoft later adapt to the old hardware?

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