Pros
- Good performance
- PCI-X slots
- Double-layer SuperDrive
- Huge memory capacity
- Big hard drive
Cons
- Extra performance and features compared with entry-level model may not justify $500 price premium
At A Glance
This dual-2.3 GHz Power Mac G5 is the middle dual-processor model of the third round of Power Mac G5 models, which were introduced in late April 2005. Unlike previous models, a 56K modem is only an option on this system.
Manufacturer’s Description
Professionals need superior tools to produce designs, music, high-definition video or the next scientific breakthrough. Start your next project on the ultimate creative platform. This Power Mac G5 model offers lightning-fast performance and comes with Tiger Mac OS X. Search your entire Power Mac in a single click with Spotlight, access up-to-the-second information with Dashboard and run all of your software faster. With its 64-bit features, Tiger also provides access to as much physical memory as you can install.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | M9748LLA |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | PowerPC G5 |
| Processor speed | 2300.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 0.512 KB |
| Bus speed | 1150.0 MHz |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory type | DDR-SDRAM |
| Memory max | 8192.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Included monitor | No |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Card |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | ATI Radeon 9600 |
| Video Bus | AGP 8X |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 250.0 GB |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of PCI-Express x1 slots | 1.0 |
| Number of PCI slots | 2.0 |
| AGP slots | 1.0 |
| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 8.11 inches |
| Depth | 18.7 inches |
| Height | 20.12 inches |
| Weight | 36.09 pounds |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Mac OS X |
| Other Features | |
| Devices |
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| included_printer | No |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| Available Interfaces |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | Tower |
| Chassis Color | Silver |
| 5.25 Inch External Bays | 1 |
| 3.5 Inch Internal Bays | 2 |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Macworld Labs | |
|---|---|
| Speedmark 4.0 Score | 226 |
| Tested Configuration | Mac OS X 10.4, 512MB RAM |
| Cinema 4D XL 9.1 | 1:13 |
| Unreal Tournament 2004 | 40fps |
| Compressor | 3:52 |
| iTunes 4.7 | 0:58 |
| iMovie HD | 0:35 |
| Photoshop CS2 | 0:59 |
