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Mac Clones: PowerComputing: PowerTower Pro G3 275 Specs | Ports

PowerCC PowerTower Pro

The PowerComputing PowerTower Pro G3 275, based on the Tsunami architecture, features a 275 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 64 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB or 4.0 GB hard drive, and an 8 MB IX-Micro 128-bit video card in an industry-standard tower case. The PowerTower Pro G3 275 was officially announced, but because of the Apple-PowerComputing buyout, it never shipped.


Introduction Date: August 4, 1997 1. Discontinued Date: September 2, 1997
Processor Type: PowerPC 750 (G3) Processor Speed: 275 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 750 (G3)
System Bus Speed: 50 MHz Backside Bus Speed: 275 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 64k Level 2 Cache: 1 MB (backside)
RAM Type: 70 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Video card
Standard RAM: 64 MB * Maximum RAM: 1024 MB
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 8 2.
Standard VRAM: 8 MB * Maximum VRAM: 8 MB
Standard Hard Drive: 2.0 GB, 4.0 GB * Int. Hard Drive Type: Wide-UltraSCSI
Standard CD-ROM: 24X * Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: AAUI, 10Base-T
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: PC (Tower ATX)
Exp. Slots: 6 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 3 (5.25"), 4 (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: 16.9 x 7.7 x 17.3 5. Avg. Weight: 27 lbs.
Original Price: $4800 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: *. Custom configurations were available, standard configurations listed.
1. Announced on August 4, 1997, but it never shipped.
2. RAM can be interleaved to improve performance.
3. All 5.25" bays are external, two 3.5" bays are internal, two 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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