Apple Power Macintosh G5 2.7 DP (PCI-X) Specs (M9749LL/A)
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The Power Macintosh G5/2.7 DP (PCI-X) features dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processors each with an optimized AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k level 2 on-chip cache. It shipped configured with 512 MB of 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM, a 250.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a 16X DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive", and an ATI Radeon 9650 (AGP 8X Pro) video card with 256 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Connectivity includes USB 2.0, FireWire "400" and "800", one single-link DVI and one dual-link DVI port (no ADC port), optical digital audio in/out, and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1. This model includes support for PCI-X.
Like the earlier models, the Power Macintosh G5/2.7 DP (PCI-X) uses the same "anodized aluminum alloy" case, and likewise, features a removable side panel for easy access to internal components and is divided into four different thermal zones with nine computer-controlled fans for optimum cooling. However, this model adds a liquid cooling system that replaces the traditional heat sink. Custom configurations also were available.
Also see: What are the primary differences between the "Early 2005" Power Mac G5 models?
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| Introduction Date: |
April 27, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 19, 2005 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970fx (G5) x2 |
Processor Speed: |
2.7 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC 970fx "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. Apple also reports that it includes a "parallel data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order operations." It likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing, two independent double-precision floating-point units, [and] advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic."
Also see: How fast are dual processor Power Mac G5 models compared to earlier ones? |
| Processor Upgrade: |
G5 Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The Power Macintosh G5 models have the processor(s) mounted on a custom 300-pin daughtercard, but it is not feasible to upgrade the processor.
Also see: Is the CPU on the Power Mac G5 upgradable? How is it mounted? |
| System Bus Speed: |
1.35 GHz (2:1) |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.7 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
Apple notes that the system has a "64-bit DDR frontside bus supporting up to 21.6-GBps data throughput". |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
Boot ROM and around 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM (NewWorld). |
| L1 Cache: |
32k/64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k |
| Details: |
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3200 DDR |
Min. RAM Speed: |
400 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM. |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
8.0 GB |
| Details: |
Installed as two 256 MB modules. Memory must be installed in pairs.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Power Macintosh G5 memory, as well as hard drives, accessories, and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
| Details: |
Apple notes that the memory system features "128-bit data paths for up to 6.4-GBps memory throughput".
Also see: How much RAM of what type does the Power Mac G5 support? Which models have four RAM slots and which models have eight RAM slots? |
| Video Card: |
Radeon 9650 |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
The ATI Radeon 9650 with 256 MB of DDR SDRAM occupies an 8X AGP Pro slot.
Also see: What graphics cards are provided by the Power Mac G5? Which have ADC ports and which have DVI ports? |
| Standard VRAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
256 MB |
| Details: |
An NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL, also with 256 MB of DDR SDRAM (but with two dual-link DVI ports instead of one single-link and one dual-link DVI port) was available at the time of purchase via build-to-order. Other graphics cards could be pre-installed at the time of purchase or installed later. |
| Display Support: |
Dual Displays |
Resolution Support: |
2560x1600 |
| Details: |
Apple advertised that this system can "power the 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution of the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display" as well as digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200 pixels" and "analog resolutions up to 1600 by 1200 pixels" with the pre-installed ATI Radeon 9650. It has one single-link and one dual-link DVI port. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1920x1200 |
| Details: |
The default graphics card can support a second display with a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 using the single-link DVI port (assuming the dual-link DVI port is being used for the primary display). The build-to-order NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL graphics card is capable of powering two 2560x1600 displays, like the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display models.
To use an ADC-equipped Apple display, a ADC to DVI adapter is required, sold separately. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
250 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) |
| Details: |
Officially supports two hard drives. One installed by default. Not compatible with Ultra ATA drives without an adapter.
Also see: Are there third-party products to use more drives than are "officially" supported in the Power Mac G5? |
| Standard Optical: |
4X DL "SuperDrive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this"16X" DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at 16x speed, writes DVD+R DL discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at up to 24x speed and reads CDs at up to 32x speed." It uses an Ultra ATA/100 bus.
Also see: What are the capabilities of the "SuperDrive" provided by the Power Mac G5? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.92 (Optional) |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100/1000Base-T |
| Details: |
Internal modem optional, Gigabit Ethernet standard. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
1.1 (Optional) |
| Details: |
Expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) card and Bluetooth 1.1 module. Both optional at the time of purchase. |
| USB Ports: |
3 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
2 (400), 1 (800) |
| Details: |
The Power Mac G5 has three USB 2.0 ports on the system (one on the front panel and two on the back), two Firewire "400" ports (one on the front and one on the back), and one Firewire "800" port on the back. Apple also advertised "two USB 1.1 ports on included keyboard".
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
3 PCI-X, AP/BL |
Expansion Bays: |
2 3.5" |
| Details: |
This model has "three open full-length PCI-X slots: one 133 MHz, 64-bit slot and two 100 MHz, 64-bit slots", an 8X AGP Pro slot that "supports up to 2-GBps data throughput" and is occupied by the graphics card, as well as expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 1.1.
Also see: Which Power Mac G5 models have PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express slots? How many PCI slots of what speed does each Power Mac G5 have? |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Apple Pro Keyboard |
Incl. Input: |
Apple Pro Mouse |
| Details: |
Also included a USB keyboard extension cable. |
| Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac G5 |
| Apple Model No: |
M9749LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Early 2005 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. Also see: What are the primary differences between the "Early 2005" Power Mac G5 models? |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerMac7,3 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X 10.4 (8A428) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
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| Dimensions: |
20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
44.4 lbs. (20.2 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (51.1 cm, 20.6 cm, 47.5 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$2999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$1500-US$1800 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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