Quad PowerMacs and the PowerPC 970MP?
Earlier this week, a MacRumors Page 2 article reported that the most recent Apple CHUD Developer tools had made minor UI changes allowing for the possibility of upcoming Quad processor Macs.
The changes were somewhat speculative as the changes are as seen here (old on top, new on bottom).
More evidence pointing specifically to Quad processor support, however, can be seen in the MONster.app seen posted here showing checkboxes for 4 CPUs.
Of even more interest, however, is internal references to a processor called the PPC 970MP.
The 970MP is an unannounced processor which was first referenced in a rumor report from July 2004. The 970MP was described as a dual-core processor with two interconnected microprocessors each with its own 1MB L2 Cache. A few additional details can be found in this 2004 eWeek report.
The changes were somewhat speculative as the changes are as seen here (old on top, new on bottom).
More evidence pointing specifically to Quad processor support, however, can be seen in the MONster.app seen posted here showing checkboxes for 4 CPUs.
Of even more interest, however, is internal references to a processor called the PPC 970MP.
The 970MP is an unannounced processor which was first referenced in a rumor report from July 2004. The 970MP was described as a dual-core processor with two interconnected microprocessors each with its own 1MB L2 Cache. A few additional details can be found in this 2004 eWeek report.
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90 months ago
And here I just wanted an ibook.:P
An iBook G5? Whan ARE they coming out??? :)
90 months ago
Well, the next PowerMac upgrade has to be something spectacular (to make up for the 3 GHz promise...). And this would be awsome...
But I'm with Chaywa, I just want a nice, upgraded iBook... :p
But I'm with Chaywa, I just want a nice, upgraded iBook... :p
90 months ago
Well that PM purchase is definately on hold.
Still saving for one, so i will be waiting whatever happens. This could be something...although probably only on the top-of-the-line G5 when it is finally released, i guess.
90 months ago
Well, certainly if they can get a dual-core 3Ghz (hell, even dual-core 2.5 :eek: ) dual processor system out the door, it will go some way to making up for the whole 3GHz promise thing :rolleyes:
I suppose we wait an see, quite exciting though, that would be one system to be reckoned with!
I suppose we wait an see, quite exciting though, that would be one system to be reckoned with!
90 months ago
Well, the next PowerMac upgrade has to be something spectacular (to make up for the 3 GHz promise...). And this would be awsome...
But I'm with Chaywa, I just want a nice, upgraded iBook... :p
Did Moore's law finally crap out? I mean, I guess it doesn't matter whether a single processor maxes out a x as long as 4x gets you four time the processing capacity, so maybe the emphasis shouldn't be on the single processor at all.
90 months ago
Just Imagine the heat that a quad processor unit is going to create. It will be insanely fast though.
Kornyboy
Kornyboy
90 months ago
Maybe they're hoping to pull out that "The world's fastest, most powerful personal computer" bit again.
I'd love to see Apple have a monster machine like that. Couldn't afford it, but I'd love them to sell a PC smashing desktop.
I'd love to see Apple have a monster machine like that. Couldn't afford it, but I'd love them to sell a PC smashing desktop.
90 months ago
right, if they come out with a quad G5 then im definately gettin one, been waiting since september for a speedbump in the top end G5 to no avail.. almost went for the imac 20 but then thought nope! wait just a little bit longer
and longer....
and longer...
oh ang on it looks like they might have gotten off their asses for once :D
never!
still i got my 20"display neatly connected to the powerbook while i wait.. :D
and longer....
and longer...
oh ang on it looks like they might have gotten off their asses for once :D
never!
still i got my 20"display neatly connected to the powerbook while i wait.. :D
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