Apple Releases Dual Core PowerMac G5s
As has been long rumored, Apple released Dual Core PowerMac G5s today at their Media Event.
The new PowerMac G5s features the following models:
Single Dual-Core G5 2.0GHz $1,999
Single Dual-Core G5 2.3GHz $2,499
Dual Dual-Core G5 2.5GHz $3,299
The high end model features Two Dual Core G5 processors giving it 4 effective processing units. It is called the "Power Mac G5 Quad".
- PCI Express
- up to 16GB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Mighty Mouse
- GeForce 6600 (128MB or 256MB)
The Quad PowerMac will be shipping in November.
The new PowerMac G5s features the following models:
Single Dual-Core G5 2.0GHz $1,999
Single Dual-Core G5 2.3GHz $2,499
Dual Dual-Core G5 2.5GHz $3,299
The high end model features Two Dual Core G5 processors giving it 4 effective processing units. It is called the "Power Mac G5 Quad".
- PCI Express
- up to 16GB of 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Mighty Mouse
- GeForce 6600 (128MB or 256MB)
The Quad PowerMac will be shipping in November.
Top Rated Comments
(View all)83 months ago
that quad is dope, but expensive. I think I will be purchasing a PowerBook... even though the update was kind of weak.
83 months ago
PowerPC's final months are looking pretty nice! :)
Don't forget that the OS itself has ways to make use of multiple CPUs even with apps that don't have built-in support. Like devoting one CPU entirely to the app, while the OS and all other processes run on the other cores.
I like that the wireless antenna is now a permanent strip down the back--no more little attachments.
Now, what to do with all your spare cash? Imagine one of THESE Mac setups with 4 cores, 4 graphics cards and 8 Cinema Displays! (Is the second setup possible? 4 of each?)
Don't forget that the OS itself has ways to make use of multiple CPUs even with apps that don't have built-in support. Like devoting one CPU entirely to the app, while the OS and all other processes run on the other cores.
I like that the wireless antenna is now a permanent strip down the back--no more little attachments.
Now, what to do with all your spare cash? Imagine one of THESE Mac setups with 4 cores, 4 graphics cards and 8 Cinema Displays! (Is the second setup possible? 4 of each?)
83 months ago
and for US$ 21.999 you can bring home your top of the line, (16G Ram 1TB hard drive) quad!
83 months ago
I am about to order a Quad-core G5...I just need to press the "check out" icon...
83 months ago
I am about to order a Quad-core G5...I just need to press the "check out" icon...
Really? A quad-core, and not a dual dual? Who's selling that?
83 months ago
The top-end machines seems nice, although not enough pre-installed memory. But what is not workstation like, are the hard-drives
83 months ago
I am about to order a Quad-core G5...I just need to press the "check out" icon...
and don't forget to hit the "place order" button after that... :D
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