Apple Upgrades PowerMac G5 Line

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in Future Apple Hardware edited January 2014
New Power Mac Features Dual 2.7 GHz Processors & Mac OS X 'Tiger'



CUPERTINO, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today unveiled the fastest, most powerful Power Mac(R) G5 desktop line ever, featuring dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors running up to 2.7 GHz and including Mac OS(R) X version 10.4 "Tiger," the world's most advanced operating system. The new Power Mac G5 line delivers higher performance graphics options with more memory and built-in support for Apple's breakthrough 30-inch Cinema HD Display on the 2.7 GHz model. The new line also includes larger hard drives, a faster 16X SuperDrive(TM) with double-layer support and 512MB of memory across the line.



"The Power Mac G5 continues to deliver the ultimate performance for our most advanced customers running bandwidth- and compute-intensive applications," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With dual 2.7 GHz 64-bit G5 processors, dual 1.35 GHz front side buses, ATI Radeon 9650 graphics, 16X SuperDrive with double-layer support and Mac OS X Tiger, the new Power Mac G5 is the most powerful and advanced Mac we have ever made."



Powered by dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors, the Power Mac G5 provides a 128-bit memory architecture, delivers expansion of up to 8GB of fast 400 MHz DDR SDRAM and supports graphics cards with up to 256MB of video memory. The top model features two 2.7 GHz processors, each with an independent 1.35 GHz front-side bus for an amazing bandwidth of up to 21.6 GBps.



All new Power Mac G5 models come standard with dual-display support with either the ATI Radeon 9600 graphics card with 128MB of video memory or the ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB of video memory. The new Power Mac G5 line gives users new graphics options to drive Apple's gorgeous 30-inch Cinema HD Display. The dual processor 2.7 GHz Power Mac G5 features built-in support to drive Apple's breakthrough 30-inch Cinema HD Display right out of the box. Available as a build-to-order option on every model, the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL high-performance graphics card can drive up to two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays.



Every Power Mac G5 ships with a new, faster 16X SuperDrive with double-layer support capable of burning up to 8.5GB on a single DVD, 512MB memory and larger hard drives for up to 800GB of internal storage, all within the Power Mac G5's signature aluminum enclosure featuring innovative computer-controlled cooling for quiet operation. All Power Mac G5 desktops deliver industry-leading connectivity, high-performance I/O and expansion including Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire(R) 800, FireWire 400, three PCI-X or PCI expansion slots, USB 2.0, optical digital audio input and output, and analog audio input and output.



All dual processor Power Mac G5 systems ship with Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger," providing advanced 64-bit computational power on a desktop system. Tiger has more than 200 new features and innovations including Spotlight(TM), a revolutionary desktop search technology that lets users instantly find anything stored on their Mac(R), including documents, emails, contacts and images; and Dashboard, a new way to instantly access important information like weather forecasts and stock quotes, using a dazzling new class of applications called widgets.



Apple's line of widescreen flat panel displays, featuring a sleek aluminum design, offers the perfect match for the Power Mac G5. The line includes the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, a professional-quality, active-matrix LCD with 2560-by-1600 pixel resolution-the largest high-resolution display ever created-for $2,999. The 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display and 20-inch Cinema Display provide creative professionals and prosumers with the highest quality flat panel displays in the industry, and are now priced at $1,499 and $799, respectively. The displays offer dual FireWire and dual USB 2.0 ports and use the industry standard DVI interface for a pure digital connection with Apple's latest Power Mac G5 desktops.



Pricing & Availability



The new dual processor Power Mac G5 models will be available this week through the Apple Store(R) (www.apple.com), at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The new dual Power Mac G5 models complement the existing 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5, providing customers with an affordable entry-level system priced at just $1,499 (US).



The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:



-- Dual 2.0 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;

-- 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (4GB maximum);

-- 160GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;

-- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;

-- ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM;

-- 3 PCI slots (64-bit 33MHz); and

-- 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).



The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:



-- Dual 2.3 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;

-- 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum);

-- 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;

-- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;

-- ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM;

-- 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz); and

-- 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).



The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes:



-- Dual 2.7 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5;

-- 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum);

-- 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive;

-- AGP 8X Pro graphics slot;

-- ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB DDR SDRAM and support for one 30-inch Apple

Cinema HD Display;

-- 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz); and

-- 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).



Build-to-order options include up to 8GB of RAM, 250GB, 400GB and two 400GB Serial ATA hard drives, Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive, graphics cards (ATI Radeon 9600, ATI Radeon 9650, and NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL), AirPort(R) Extreme Card, Bluetooth module, internal v.92 56K modem, Apple Fibre Channel PCI-X Card, Apple PCI-X Gigabit Ethernet card and Mac OS X Server version 10.4 "Tiger."

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 11
    g_warreng_warren Posts: 713member
    The UK store came back up briefly - I am looking at the front page now with the new PowerMacs up, and a minute ago I loaded the PowerMac page, but now none of the links work as the store is still down. Fingers crossed for other model updates too...



    I see there is still 1.8GHz single processor as well, so the start price remains the same.
  • Reply 2 of 11
    quambquamb Posts: 143member
    after all this waiting and we get a little more bang for our buck. oh well.



    but- where is the ATI x800?? why only 9650? im confused
  • Reply 3 of 11
    The 9650 is a nice card from what I hear.. I have a PC with 9800 256mb.. I assume its kinda like that. Its certainly a better card and probably top of the line for AGP cards at least.
  • Reply 4 of 11
    bzbz Posts: 40member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by webavatar

    The 9650 is a nice card from what I hear.. I have a PC with 9800 256mb.. I assume its kinda like that. Its certainly a better card and probably top of the line for AGP cards at least.



    I can't find any information on that card though.



    BZ
  • Reply 5 of 11
    imiloaimiloa Posts: 187member
    on the upside, note how quietly apple released this powermac update. didn't even displace tiger from the main frame on the home page.



    as someone noted in another thread, this is just a parts update. ie: low-energy speed bump for apple.



    so it leaves open the possibility for an MP update at WWDC.
  • Reply 6 of 11
    quambquamb Posts: 143member
    not to be a whining mac nerd or nothen- no pci-express or dual core whatever doesnt bother me to much...



    but am kinda annoyed about the lack of x800- and the fact that they are still damn expensive with gpu's that are 2 generations old. why does apple continue to lay down old and outdated graphic card options in their "pro" lineup?
  • Reply 7 of 11
    quambquamb Posts: 143member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by imiloa

    on the upside, note how quietly apple released this powermac update. didn't even displace tiger from the main frame on the home page.



    as someone noted in another thread, this is just a parts update. ie: low-energy speed bump for apple.



    so it leaves open the possibility for an MP update at WWDC.




    that'd be killer if they announce super hot powermacs at WWDC... only about a month away. that'd pisss many right off! all us suckers who bought this 'update' will be kicking and crying.
  • Reply 8 of 11
    gullivergulliver Posts: 122member
    I just ordered the new Dual 2.7GHz. Any idea what processor that is? Especially, is this still water-cooled or air-cooled?
  • Reply 9 of 11
    screedscreed Posts: 1,077member
    Liquid ...for the 2.7Ghz only apparently.



    Screed
  • Reply 10 of 11
    Upgrades are here so they are now Current Hardware..



    Post here to jump for joy or bitch about the pissy 200mhz bump



  • Reply 11 of 11
    jasenj1jasenj1 Posts: 923member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Gulliver

    I just ordered the new Dual 2.7GHz. Any idea what processor that is? Especially, is this still water-cooled or air-cooled?



    I wish I had the money to order without checking the spec pages. According to Apple's pages, the liquid cooling is still in there.



    I wonder if you'll be kicking yourself come WWDC or MacWorld Paris, or MacWorld San Fran. Those that follow such things know what is right around the corner industrywide - PCI Express GPUs, dual core CPUs, Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drives. In six months those won't be uber-high end, but standard high end. Apple's front side bus is still killer, but otherwise these machines are behind the curve for the "Pro" level.



    - Jasen.
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