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Mac Clones: DayStar: Genesis MP 450+ Specs | Ports

DayStar Tower

The DayStar Genesis MP 450+, based on the Tsunami architecture, features two 225 MHz PowerPC 604e processors, 32 MB of RAM, and a 4.0 GB hard drive in an expandable tower case. DayStar sometimes shipped this model without a graphics card, which was then added by resellers. The Genesis MP 450+ can accept two additional CPU cards, making it equal to its more expensive brother, the Genesis MP 900+.


Introduction Date: August 11, 1997 Discontinued Date: August 25, 1997
Processor Type: PowerPC 604e (2) Processor Speed: 225 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 604e
System Bus Speed: 45 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 45 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 64k Level 2 Cache: 512k
RAM Type: 60 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Video card
Standard RAM: 32 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: 4.0 GB Int. Hard Drive Type: Fast-SCSI II
Standard CD-ROM: 16X 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: $5000 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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