Apple Power Mac G5: a trio long-anticipated

Apple introduced Power Mac G5 desktop series, the junior model of which features 2 x 64-bit 1.8GHz PowerPC G5 processors, while the top model has 2 x 2.5GHz CPUs and 1.25GHz FSB (to CPU). The latter thus costs $3,000, while the former is offered for about $2,000.

Systems on 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz processors are already available, and 2.5GHz system will go on sale in July. It´s interesting that the latter features a liquid-cooling system.

The basic configuration includes NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra or ATI Radeon 9600 XT (ATI Radeon 9800 XT is an option). Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, 3 x USB2.0, optical digital audio output and input, AirPort Extreme, optional Bluetoth.

Entry-level:

• 2 x 1.8GHz PowerPC G5
• 256MB DDR 400 SDRAM (max. 4GB)
• 80GB HDD (Serial ATA, 7200rpm)
• AGP 8X Pro
• NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra, 64MB DDR SDRAM
• 3 x PCI (64-bit/33MHz)
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

Middle-range:

• 2 x 2.0GHz PowerPC G5
• 512MB DDR 400 SDRAM (max. 8GB)
• 160GB HDD (Serial ATA, 7200rpm)
• AGP 8X Pro
• NVIDIA GeForceFX 5200 Ultra, 64MB DDR SDRAM
• 3 x PCI-X (1 x 64-bit/133MHz, 2 x 100MHz)
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

High-end:

• 2 x 2.5GHz PowerPC G5
• 512MB DDR 400 SDRAM (max. 8GB)
• 160GB HDD (Serial ATA, 7200rpm)
• AGP 8X Pro
• ATI RADEON 9600 XT, 128MB DDR SDRAM
• 3 x PCI-X (1 x 64-bit/133MHz, 2 x 100MHz)
• 8x SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

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