Second-Generation Power Mac G5

Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.0GHz (2004)

At a Glance

This dual-2.0 GHz Power Mac G5 is the middle model of the second round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in June 2004. It is largely the same model as the original dual-2.0GHz Power Mac G5, but with a different stock video card.

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Price when rated:	$2,499

Pros

Good performance
FireWire 800
Huge memory and hard-drive capacity
8x SuperDrive
Gigabit Ethernet
PCI-X

Cons

Extra performance and features compared with entry model’s may not justify $500 price premium
Extremely large size

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Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2.5GHz (2004)

At a Glance

Featuring a liquid cooling system, the dual-2.5 GHz Power Mac G5 is the top of the line of the second round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in June 2004.

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Price when rated:	$2,999

Pros

FireWire 800
Huge memory and hard-drive capacity
Appreciably faster than any other Mac
8x SuperDrive
Gigabit Ethernet
PCI-X

Cons

Relatively pricey
Extremely large size

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Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 1.8GHz (2004)

At a Glance

This dual-1.8 GHz Power Mac G5 is the bottom model of the second round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in June 2004. It is largely the same model as the original mid-range dual-1.8GHz Power Mac G5.

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