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Apple Power Mac G5
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Release date August 18, 2003
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Features
Storage RemovableNone
None
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Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
3 years warranty - On-site
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Video Memory128 DDR SDRAM
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Floppy DriveNone
None
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Optical Storage (2nd)None
None
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Storage ControllerSerial ATA ( Serial ATA-150 )
Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 ) ; IDE
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Windows Vista CertificationInfo unavailableWindows Vista Capable
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TypePersonal computer
Personal computer
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Hard Drive (2nd)- None
- None
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PrinterNone
None
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Optical StorageCD-RW / DVD-R
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with LightScribe Technology
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Hard Drive (3rd)Info unavailableNone
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RAM512 MB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC3200
2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - Non-ECC - 800 MHz - PC2-6400
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Cache Memory1 MB L2 cache
1 MB L2 cache
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Dimensions (WxDxH)8.1 in x 18.7 in x 20.1 in
7 in x 16.9 in x 14.8 in
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OS ProvidedApple MacOS X 10.3
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
Windows 7
Processor2 PowerPC G5 2 GHz
1 x AMD Athlon 64 X2 4450B / 2.3 GHz ( Dual-Core )
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Hard Drive1 x 160 - Standard - Serial ATA-150
1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300
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Weight39.2 lbs
20.3 lbs
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Product DescriptionApple Power Mac G5 - PowerPC G5 2 GHz
HP Compaq Business Desktop Dc5850 - Athlon 64 X2 4450B 2.3 GHz
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Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
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Graphics ControllerAGP 8x - ATI Radeon 9600 PRO
PCI Express x16 - ATI Radeon 3100
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Microsoft Office ReadyInfo unavailableIncludes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
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OS PreinstalledInfo unavailableWindows XP
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Product Form FactorTower
Micro tower
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CommunicationsFax / modem - Integrated - 56 Kbps
None
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Audio OutputSound card
Sound card - Stereo
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Cache Per Processor512 KB
1 MB
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Environmental StandardsYes
Yes , EPEAT Gold
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MonitorNone.
None.
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LocalizationEnglish / United States
English / United States
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