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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