Here we have an Apple Powermac G5 1.8gHz single processor Macintosh computer, kitted out with:
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Dual 200 gig SATA HDD (installed to a Mirrored RAID for complete stability)
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4 gigs DDR 400 ram
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Nvidia AGP graphics card
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Takes PCI cards to 3 x extra slots.
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Mac OS X 10.5.8 installed
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DVD r/w drive installed
More Details:
The Apple Power Macintosh G5/1.8 (PCI-X), along with the Power Macintosh G5/1.6 and Power Macintosh G5 2.0 DP, is a member of the first Mac series to use the 64-bit PowerPC 970 (G5) processor, and consequently are arguably the first "desktop" computers to use 64-bit chips. In addition to higher clock speeds, the PowerPC 970 (G5) has a "new execution core that features massively parallel computation for an unprecedented 215 in-flight instructions", and the Power Macintosh G5 uses a new system architecture as well. Together this combination results in major speed gains compared to earlier Apple systems.
The Power Macintosh G5/1.8 (PCI-X) features a 1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit, and 512k level 2 on-chip cache, and shipped configured with 512 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, a 160.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a 4X DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive", and a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra (AGP 8X Pro) video card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. In addition to including FireWire "400" and "800", ADC, DVI, support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1, the Power Macintosh G5 also introduces USB 2.0 (on the Mac) and optical digital audio in/out. Additionally, this model and the higher-end Power Macintosh G5 2.0 DP introduced PCI-X slots.
On first glance, the case looks similar to the case introduced with the "Blue & White" Power Macintosh G3 series crossed with a postmodern cheese grater, but it is actually a completely different design. The "anodized aluminum alloy" Power Macintosh G5 case is divided into four different thermal zones with nine computer-controlled fans for optimum cooling, and features a removable side panel for easy access to internal components. Custom configurations also were available.
Original Specs:
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Introduction Date: |
June 23, 2003 |
Discontinued Date: |
November 18, 2003 |
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Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2003. |
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Processor Speed: |
1.8 GHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970 (G5) |
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Details: |
The PowerPC 970 "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. Apple also reports that it includes a "parallel data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order operations." It likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing, two independent double-precision floating-point units, [and] advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic."
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Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench: |
1047 |
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Details: |
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary significantly, but an average nevertheless can be useful to get a general idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the PowerMac7,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
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Processor Upgrade: |
G5 Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
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Details: |
The Power Macintosh G5 models have the processor mounted on a custom 300-pin daughtercard, but it is not feasible to upgrade the processor.
Also see: Is the CPU on the Power Mac G5 upgradable? How is it mounted? |
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System Bus Speed: |
900 MHz (2:1) |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.8 GHz (Built-in) |
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Details: |
Apple notes that the system has a "64-bit DDR frontside bus supporting up to 8-GBps data throughput". |
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ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
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Details: |
Boot ROM and around 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM (NewWorld). |
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L1 Cache: |
32k/64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k |
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Details: |
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
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RAM Type: |
PC3200 DDR |
Min. RAM Speed: |
400 MHz |
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Details: |
Supports 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM. |
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Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
8.0 GB |
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Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
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Details: |
Apple notes that the memory system features "128-bit data paths for up to 6.4-GBps memory throughput".
Also see: How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G5 support? Which models have four RAM slots and which models have eight RAM slots? |
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Video Card: |
GeForce FX 5200 Ultra |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
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Details: |
The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM occupies an 8X AGP Pro slot.
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Standard VRAM: |
64 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
64 MB |
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Details: |
Other graphics cards could be pre-installed at the time of purchase or installed later. |
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Display Support: |
Dual Displays |
Resolution Support: |
1920x1200 |
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Details: |
Apple advertised that this system can support "digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels" and "analog resolutions up to 1600 by 1200 pixels" with the pre-installed NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra. It has ADC and DVI connectors, and a DVI-to-VGA adapter was included. |
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2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920x1200 |
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Details: |
Supporting a second ADC-equipped Apple display at the time of its release required a DVI-to-ADC adapter. Using the system with two DVI displays likewise requires an adapter or a different video card. |
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Standard Hard Drive: |
160 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) |
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Details: |
Officially supports two hard drives. One installed by default. Not compatible with Ultra ATA drives without an adapter.
Also see: How many hard drives of what type are supported in the Power Mac G5? How do you replace the drive or add another one? Are there third-party products to use more drives than are "officially" supported? |
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Standard Optical: |
4X "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
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Details: |
Apple reports that this 4X DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, [and] reads CDs at up to 32x speed." It uses an Ultra ATA/100 bus.
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Standard Modem: |
56k v.92 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
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Details: |
Internal modem and Gigabit Ethernet standard. |
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Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
1.1 (Optional) |
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Details: |
Expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) card and Bluetooth 1.1 module. Both optional at the time of purchase. |
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USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400), 1 (800) |
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Details: |
The Power Mac G5 has three USB 2.0 ports on the system (one on the front panel and two on the back), two Firewire "400" ports (one on the front and one on the back), and one Firewire "800" port on the back. Apple also advertised "two USB 1.1 ports on included keyboard". |
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Expansion Slots: |
3 PCI-X, AP/BL |
Expansion Bays: |
2 3.5" |
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Details: |
This model has "three open full-length PCI-X slots: one 133MHz, 64-bit slot and two 100MHz, 64-bit slots", an 8X AGP Pro slot that "supports up to 2-GBps data throughput" and is occupied by the graphics card, as well as expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1.
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Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Pro Mouse |
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Details: |
Also included a USB keyboard extension cable. |
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Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac G5 |
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Apple Order No: |
M9031LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Power Mac G5 |
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Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. Also see: What are the primary differences between the original Power Mac G5 models? |
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Apple Model No: |
A1047 (EMC 1969) |
Model ID: |
PowerMac7,2 |
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Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1047 Model Number, the 1969 EMC Number, and the PowerMac7,2 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
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Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
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Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.2.7 (G5) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.5.8 |
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Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8. |
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MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
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Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
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Dimensions: |
20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
39.2 lbs. (17.8 kg) |
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Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (51.1 cm, 20.6 cm, 47.5 cm). |
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Original Price: |
US$2399 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$400-US$550 |
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Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). |
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