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Apple 2.5GHz Quad-Core Power Mac G5 Computer - G5 Quad 2.5GHz, 512MB RAM, 500GB System Drive, GeForce 6600 Graphics, 16x SuperDrive, Mac OS X Tiger, AirPort & Bluetooth

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Apple 2.5GHz Quad-Core Power Mac G5 Computer

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Start your next project on the ultimate creative platform: Apple's Quad-Core 2.5GHz Power Mac G5 Computer with GeForce 6600 Graphics Card (256MB) and 500GB System Drive. The dual-core PowerPC G5 processor has one silicon chip with two independent processor cores. Now take two of those dual-core chips running at 1.25GHz/processor and you have the Power-Mac G5 Quad, for groundbreaking quad-core processing.

Quad-core processing means more 64-bit resources: more L2 cache, more Velocity Engine units, and more double-precision floating-point units. Videographers can edit more footage, filmmakers can produce more real-time effects, designers and photographers can process more higher-resolution images, and researchers can crunch through data sets for faster results. The Power Mac G5 Quad sports convenient ports and an easy-to-open side panel with a total of seven FireWire 800/400 and USB 2.0 ports distributed on the front and back of the box--everything a pro dreams of.

Key Features

• Quad-Core PowerPC G5 Processor: The new quad Power Mac G5 combines four processor cores on two silicon chips, for groundbreaking data processing. Compare a quad-core Power Mac G5 to the fastest dual-processor computer ever built, and you'll experience up to 69 percent faster performance running popular professional applications. Or make that up to three times faster, if you're comparing with a Power Mac G4.

• PCI Express Architecture: The new quad Power Mac G5 introduces a modern PCI Express architecture to the Mac platform, opening up a world of high-performance system technologies and peripherals. PCI Express paves the way for emerging solutions for media and networking, making it a future-savvy choice for your lab or studio. Built into the quad Power Mac G5 architecture is an all-new system controller. This fast application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) integrates a new lower-latency memory subsystem with support for ultrafast DDR2 main memory-plus 16-lane PCI Express graphics and the dual-channel, bidirectional front-side bus that made its debut in the original Power Mac G5.

• High-Performance I/O: The new quad Power Mac G5 architecture uses the HyperTransport protocol to integrate I/O subsystems and connect them to the system controller. Serial ATA, FireWire, USB, audio, and wireless technologies are integrated through two bidirectional 800MHz HyperTransport interconnects for a maximum throughput of 1.6GBps, providing ample throughput for a host of peripheral devices.

• 16x SuperDrive with Double-Layer Support: The SuperDrive built into every quad Power Mac G5 reads and writes to a wide variety of DVD and CD media, including double-layer (DVD+R DL) discs capable of holding up to 8.5GB of data. While traditional single-layer DVD-R discs hold up to 4.7GB of data, double-layer discs have two layers of data, one of them semitransparent. The SuperDrive in the quad Power Mac G5 can read and write on either layer, almost doubling the storage space. This means you can author discs with over 3.5 hours of video encoded in standard MPEG-2 format on one DVD+R DL disc, compared with 2 hours of video on a standard DVD-R disc.

• Analog and Digital Audio: The new quad Power Mac G5 features a comprehensive set of audio capabilities not commonly found in personal computers. State-of-the-art optical digital audio input and output ports use the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) protocol over Toslink cables for connecting to devices such as decks, receivers, digital instruments, and even home theater systems. The optical digital audio ports on the quad Power Mac G5 support stereo and 5.1 surround sound speaker systems. Because optical digital audio transmits data as impulses of light rather than electrical signals, it delivers pristine digital sound. Completing the audio features of the Power Mac G5 are high-quality analog stereo audio line-level input and output ports for connecting self-powered microphones and analog audio decks and devices. An internal speaker is included, and a minijack on the front panel makes it easy to plug in headphones for individual listening.

• Real-World Advantages: The new quad Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X deliver performance and platform advantages that make it the system of choice for professionals in the creative and scientific fields. With a quad-core PowerPC G5 processor, a new PCI Express architecture, and workstation graphics features, this groundbreaking system opens up a wealth of possibilities for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists and researchers.

• Film and Video: No matter what the format-DV, SD, HDV, HD, or even film-the quad Power Mac G5 gives film and video professionals the freedom and power to create studio-quality projects. Quad-core Power Mac G5 systems speed up editing and enhance multi-stream and multi-cam production using Final Cut Studio -- supporting more simultaneous streams and real-time effects, as well as accelerating video processing and rendering.

• Loaded with Software: The quad Power Mac G5 comes with incredible software to have you set for every prosumer application need. Software included is as follows: Mac OS X, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive and QuickBooks New User Edition. It also comes with QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD and GarageBand), iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Art Directors Toolkit X, FileMaker Pro Trial, GraphicConverter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, Zinio Reader and Xcode Development Tools.

• Built-In Support: Your new Apple product comes with some great tools to help you get started using it. Whenever you have a question about how to use your computer, use the on-screen Mac Help Center to find the step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting information you need.

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Performance

Processor: 2x Dual-Core 2.5GHz PowerPC G5

Cache: L2: 1MB cache per core

System Bus: 1.25GHz Front-side

Memory: Slots: 8 DIMMs
Type: PC2-4200 (533MHz) DDR2 SD-RAM
Installed: 512MB, 2 DIMMs
Capacity: 16GB
Configuration: Support for the following DIMMs (in pairs):
256MB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 512-Mbit)
512MB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 512-Mbit)
1GB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 512-Mbit or 1-Gbit)
2GB DIMMs (64-bit-wide, 1-Gbit)

Graphics Display: Interface: 16-lane PCI Express graphics slot
Installed: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB of GDDR SDRAM

Supported Resolutions
Digital: 2560 x 1600
Analog: 2048 x 1536

Dual Display Support: Dual-display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes

Storage and Expansion

Hard Drive: Fixed Bays: Two 3.5-inch
Hot-Swappable Bays: None
Installed: 1 x 500GB 7200rpm with 16MB Buffer
Supported: up to 1000GB data capacity
Type: Serial ATA, supports up to 150MBps data throughput per hard drive

Optical Drive: 16x SuperDrive with double-layer support

Reads
CDs: up to 32x
DVDs: up to 16x

Writes
CD-R: up to 24x
CD-RW: up to 24x
DVD-R: up to 16x
DVD-RW: up to 16x
DVD+R: up to 6x
DVD+RW: up to 16x
DVD+R DL: up to 6x

Bay Expansion: 3.5" Internal
Bays: 2
Occupied: 1
Available: 1

3.5" External
Bays: None
Occupied: None
Available: None

5.25" Optical Drive
Bays: 1
Occupied: 1
Available: None

PCI Expansion: Three open full-length 64-bit PCI Express slots:

One open full-length eight-lane (8x) PCI Express slot
Two open full-length four-lane (4x) PCI Express slots

Input/Output

Ports: FireWire 800: 1x 9-pin I/O port
FireWire 400: 2x 6-pin I/O ports
USB 2.0: 4x ports
USB 1.1: 2x ports

Display: DVI: One single-link; One dual-link
VGA: 1 x 15-pin D-Sub (via included DVI to VGA adapter)

Storage: Serial ATA
Internal: One

Audio: Built-in Speaker
Analog
Headphone Mini-jack: Yes, in the front with speaker
Optical Digital Audio: 1x Toslink I/O
Stereo Analog: 1x Line Level I/O mini-jacks

Video: DV: Via 1x FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 I/O

Communications

Wired: Network: 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Modem: Optional External Apple USB Modem (via RJ-11 connector)

Wireless: AirPort
Interface: AirPort Extreme 54Mbps
(based on IEEE 802.11g specs; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
Installed: External AirPort Extreme antenna only
Options: AirPort Extreme Card

Bluetooth
Interface: Bluetooth 3Mbps
Installed: None
Optional: Bluetooth module and antenna

General

Operating System: Mac OS X Tiger

Internet Access: Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Electrical Requirements: Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line Voltage: 100-125V AC or 200-240V AC
Frequency: 50-60Hz, single phase
Power Consumption: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Environmental Requirements: Operating
Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C)
Relative Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
Maximum Altitude: 10,000 feet

Storage
Temperature: -40-149°F (-40-65°C)
Relative humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
Maximum altitude: Not Specified by Manufacturer

Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.1 x 20.1 x 18.7" (20.6 x 51.1 x 47.5 cm)

Weight: 44.5-48.8 lbs (20.2-22.1 kg)

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