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Mac Clones: PowerComputing: PowerWave 604/132 Specs | Ports

PowerCC PowerWave

The PowerComputing PowerWave 604/132, based on the Tsunami architecture, features a 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.0 GB hard drive, and a 4 MB ATI Xclaim GA video card in an industry-standard tower case. The PowerWave series is PCI based, but due to PowerComputing's unique Stargate technology, the computer can accommodate either 3 PCI cards or 2 PCI and 2 NuBus cards.


Introduction Date: October 30, 1995 Discontinued Date: April 1, 1996
Processor Type: PowerPC 604 Processor Speed: 132 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 604
System Bus Speed: 44 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 44 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: 256k *
RAM Type: 70 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Video card
Standard RAM: 16 MB * Maximum RAM: 1024 MB
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 8 1.
Standard VRAM: 4 MB * Maximum VRAM: 8 MB
Standard Hard Drive: 1.0 GB * Int. Hard Drive Type: 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: PC (Tower)
Exp. Slots: 3 PCI 2. Exp. Bays (Free): 2 (5.25") 3.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.2-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 4.
Dimensions: 15.0 x 7.0 x 16.0 5. Avg. Weight: 22 lbs.
Original Price: $3700 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: *. Custom configurations were available, standard configurations listed.
1. RAM can be interleaved to improve performance.
2. PCI-based, but supports either 3 PCI or 2 PCI and 2 NuBus cards.
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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