Apple Macintosh Quadra 650 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh Quadra 650 features a 33 MHz 68040 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 230 MB or 500 MB hard drive, and an optional 2X CD-ROM drive in the same high-profile desktop case introduced by the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx.
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| Introduction Date: |
October 21, 1993 |
Discontinued Date: |
September 12, 1994 |
| 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 1993. |
| Processor Speed: |
33 MHz* |
Processor Type: |
68040 |
| Details: |
*The Macintosh Quadra 650 has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path. Sometimes this model is designated as having a 66 MHz processor, since the clock input runs at 66 MHz. However, the processor itself is not "clock doubled," so technically it only is a 33 MHz processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
33 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
8k |
L2 Cache: |
N/A |
| RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
| Standard RAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
132, 136 MB* |
| Details: |
*Some models have 4 MB of RAM soldered to the motherboard and can be upgraded to 132 MB. Others have 8 MB of RAM soldered and can be upgraded to 136 MB. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
4 MB, 8 MB* |
RAM Slots: |
4* |
| Details: |
*Some models have 4 MB of RAM and others have 8 MB of RAM, both soldered onboard. Installed RAM can be interleaved to improve performance. |
| Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
VRAM SIMM* |
| Details: |
*This model has slots for two 80 ns VRAM SIMMs. |
| Standard VRAM: |
512k, 1 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
1 MB* |
| Details: |
*512k of VRAM is installed as two 256k VRAM SIMMs and 1 MB of VRAM is installed as 512k SIMMs. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
512x384-1152x870* |
| Details: |
*By default, the Macintosh Quadra 650 only supports a single display, but a second one can be supported with the addition of a NuBus video card. With 512k of VRAM, the system is capable of supporting 512x384 at 16-bit color, 640x480, 800x600 and 832x624 at 8-bit color, and 1024x768 and 1152x870 at 4-bit color. With 1 MB of VRAM installed, it can support 640x480, 800x600 and 832x624 at 16-bit color and 1024x768 and 1152x870 at 8-bit color. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
230 MB, 500 MB* |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 230 MB or 500 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
2X CD-ROM* |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
| Details: |
*The entry-level M2107LL/A configuration shipped without an internal CD-ROM drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI-15 |
| Expansion Slots: |
1 040 PDS, 3 NuBus |
Expansion Bays: |
None* |
| Details: |
*If the CD-ROM drive is not installed, an external 5.25" bay is available. |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh IIvx |
| Apple Order No: |
M2107LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Macintosh Quadra 650 |
| Details: |
*M2107LL/A refers to the Quadra 650 with 512k of VRAM and a 230 MB hard drive. Configured with 1 MB of VRAM, a 230 MB hard drive and a CD-ROM drive is order number M2016LL/A. Finally, with 1 MB of VRAM, a 500 MB hard drive and a CD-ROM drive is order number M2104LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
M2118 |
Gestalt ID: |
36 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Original Mac OS: |
7.1 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-8.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
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| Dimensions: |
6.0 x 13.0 x 16.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
25.0 lbs (11.3 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (15.2 cm, 33 cm, 41.9 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$3250, US$2780 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing). |
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