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Mac Clones: PowerComputing: PowerTower 180 Specs | Ports
 | The PowerComputing PowerTower 180, based on the Catalyst architecture, features a 180 MHz PowerPC 604 processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 2.0 GB hard drive in an industry standard desktop or tower case. Custom configurations of this model were also available. |
| Introduction Date: | April 29, 1996 | Discontinued Date: | August 1, 1996 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 604 | Processor Speed: | 180 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | Daughtercard | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 604 |
| System Bus Speed: | 60 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | 60 MHz |
| ROM Size: | 4 MB | Data Path: | 64-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 32k | Level 2 Cache: | 512k |
| RAM Type: | 70 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | 1 MB VRAM DIMM |
| Standard RAM: | 16 MB * | Maximum RAM: | 512 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 4 1. |
| Standard VRAM: | 2 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 4 MB 2. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 2.0 GB * | Int. Hard Drive Type: | SCSI |
| Standard CD-ROM: | 4X * | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (manual) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | AAUI, 10Base-T |
| Case Type: | Tower | Form Factor: | PC (Tower) |
| Exp. Slots: | 3 PCI | Exp. Bays (Free): | 2 (5.25") 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: | 15.0 x 7.0 x 16.0 5. | Avg. Weight: | 22 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $4200 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: | *. Custom configurations were available, standard configurations listed. 1. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. 2. 1 MB of VRAM is soldered on board, three 1 MB VRAM DIMM slots allow the VRAM to be expanded to 4 MB. 3. Both 5.25" bays are external. 4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 5. In inches, height x width x depth. 6. Photo Credit: PowerComputing Corp. | ||
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