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The Apple Power Macintosh 8600/300, based on the Kansas architecture, features a 300 MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard drive, an internal Zip drive, graphics acceleration, and built-in 24-bit composite and S-video for near-broadcast-quality video input and output in a well-designed, easy-to-upgrade tower case. If you like, you can play with a QuickTime VR movie of the Easy-Open Case in action (896k).
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| Introduction Date: | August 5, 1997 | Discontinued Date: | February 17, 1998 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 604e | Processor Speed: | 300 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | Daughtercard | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 604e |
| System Bus Speed: | 50 MHz | Inline Bus Speed: | 100 MHz |
| ROM Size: | 4 MB | Data Path: | 64-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 64k | Level 2 Cache: | 1 MB (Inline) |
| RAM Type: | 70 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | 1 MB VRAM DIMM |
| Standard RAM: | 32 MB | Maximum RAM: | 1024 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 8 1. |
| Standard VRAM: | 2 MB 2. | Maximum VRAM: | 4 MB 2. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 4.0 GB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | SCSI |
| Standard CD-ROM: | 24X | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (manual) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | AAUI, 10Base-T |
| Case Type: | Tower | Form Factor: | Power Mac 9600 |
| Exp. Slots: | 3 PCI | Exp. Bays (Free): | 1 (5.25") 3. |
| Battery Type: | 3.6V Lithium | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Built-in Display: | N/A | Supported MacOS: | 7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 |
| Dimensions: | 17.3 x 9.7 x 17.3 4. | Avg. Weight: | 35 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $3200 US 5. | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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RAM can be interleaved to improve
performance. 2. Four 1 MB VRAM slots allow the VRAM to be expanded to 4 MB. 3. Remaining 5.25" bay is external (two without Zip drive). 4. In inches, height x width x depth. 5. Due to a shortage, there was a Zip-less configuration for $100 less. 6. Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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