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Mac Clones: DayStar: Genesis MP 300 Specs | Ports

DayStar Tower

The DayStar Genesis MP 300, based on the Tsunami architecture, features two 150 MHz PowerPC 604 processors, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.0 GB hard drive in an expandable tower case. DayStar shipped this model without a graphics card, allowing the reseller to configure the computer with their choice of graphics cards. The Genesis MP 300 can accept two additional CPU cards, making it equal to its more expensive brother, the Genesis MP 600.


Introduction Date: May 1, 1996 Discontinued Date: August 1, 1996
Processor Type: PowerPC 604 (2) Processor Speed: 150 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 604
System Bus Speed: 50 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 50 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: 512k
RAM Type: 60 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Video card
Standard RAM: 16 MB Maximum RAM: 1536 MB
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 12 1.
Standard VRAM: 4 MB, 8 MB 2. Maximum VRAM: 8 MB
Standard Hard Drive: 1.0 GB Int. Hard Drive Type: Fast-SCSI II
Standard CD-ROM: 4X Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: AAUI, 10Base-T
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: DayStar Tower
Exp. Slots: 6 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 1 (5.25"), 6 (3.5") 3.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.3-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 4.
Dimensions: 21.0 x 8.5 x 22.0 5. Avg. Weight: 50 lbs.
Original Price: $7000 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. Memory can be interleaved for faster performance.
2. Varies depending on installed video card.
3. All 3.5" drive bays are internal, 5.25" drive is external.
4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
5. In inches, height x width x depth.
6. Photo Credit: DayStar Digital.



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