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The PowerLogix Blue Chip G3 900 "Pismo" features a 900 MHz PowerPC 750fx (G3) processor with 512k of backside cache on a 900 MHz backside bus (1:1). The Blue Chip G3 is installed in the PowerBook G3 daughtercard slot, replacing the original daughtercard. The Blue Chip G3 "Pismo" models are similar to earlier models in the Blue Chip series, but add a software adjustable clock speed feature, which allows the user to change the speed from the stock speed down to 300 MHz in order to conserve battery life. |
| Introduction Date: | April 24, 2003 | Discontinued Date: | N/A |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 750fx (G3) | Processor Speed: | 900 MHz |
| Card Type: | PB G3 Daughtercard | Speed Control: | Fixed |
| Relative Speed Boost: | N/A 1. | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 750fx (G3) |
| Backside Bus Speed: | 900 MHz (1:1) | Data Path: | 64-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 64k | Level 2 Cache: | 512k (backside) |
| RAM Type: | N/A | VRAM Type: | N/A |
| Standard RAM: | N/A | Maximum RAM: | N/A |
| Onboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | N/A |
| Standard VRAM: | N/A | Maximum VRAM: | N/A |
| Supported Systems: | PowerBook G3 "FW" 2. | Supported MacOS: | 9.2, X 10.1+ 3. |
| Dimensions: | N/A | Avg. Weight: | N/A |
| Original Price: | $349 US | Est. Current Price: | $349 US |
| Notes: |
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Minimum speed boost as provided by manufacturer. 2. Supports PowerBook G3/400 "FW" and PowerBook G3/500 "FW". 3. Apple provides no official support for third-party upgrade cards. 4. Photo Credit: PowerLogix. |
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