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Mac Systems: Apple: Power Macintosh: Power Mac 8600/300 Specs | Ports

Apple Power Mac 8600

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: 1. 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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