Apple Macintosh WGS 9650/233 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh WGS 9650/233, based on the Tsunami architecture, features a 233 MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 64 MB of RAM, one or two 4.0 GB hard drives, a 12X CD-ROM drive, an optional DDS-2 DAT drive (standard on M5647LL/A configuration) and a 4 MB IMS Twin Turbo 120 M4A video card in a well-designed, "flip open" tower case design that is significantly easier to upgrade than earlier Power Mac or WGS tower cases. It shipped with pre-installed server software, as well.
The business version of the Macintosh WGS 9650/233 is the Power Macintosh 9600/233.
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| Introduction Date: |
April 21, 1997 |
Discontinued Date: |
December 1, 1997 |
| 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.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1997. |
| Processor Speed: |
233 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 604e |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
46.6 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2 Cache: |
512k |
| RAM Type: |
168-pin DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
70 ns |
| Details: |
Supports twelve 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs. |
| Standard RAM: |
64 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1536 MB* |
| Details: |
*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 768 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 1536 MB (1.5 GB) of RAM with twelve 128 MB memory modules.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
12 |
| Details: |
RAM can be interleaved (installed in matching pairs) to improve performance. |
| Video Card: |
Twin Turbo 120 M4A* |
VRAM Type: |
EDO SGRAM |
| Details: |
*This model has an IMS Twin Turbo 120 M4A video card with 4 MB of EDO SGRAM. |
| Standard VRAM: |
4 MB* |
Maximum VRAM: |
4 MB* |
| Details: |
*By default this model shipped with a 4 MB video card. The VRAM on the video card cannot be upgraded, but the video card can be replaced. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
1600x1200* |
| Details: |
*This video card supports a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 at 24-bit. It also supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x870 and 1280x1024 at 24-bit. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
| Details: |
*This model can support a second display with the addition of a second video card. By default, it only supports a single display. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
4 GB, 4 GB x2 |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with one or two 4.0 GB, 7200 RPM SCSI Ultra/Wide hard drives. |
| Standard Optical: |
12X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB* (Manual) |
| Details: |
*A 100 MB Iomega Zip drive also was available via custom configuration as was a DDS-2 DAT drive (standard in M5647LL/A configuration). |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI, 10Base-T |
| Details: |
This model has both AAUI and 10Base-T Ethernet onboard. |
| Expansion Slots: |
6 PCI |
Expansion Bays: |
2 5.25"* |
| Details: |
*By default, without the Zip drive or DDS-2 DAT drive installed, this model has two open 5.25" drive bays that are front-facing. |
| Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Power Mac 9600 |
| Apple Order No: |
M5646LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Mac WGS 9650 |
| Details: |
*M5646LL/A refers to the configuration with an "Application Server Solution" software package (and dual 4 GB hard drives). M5644LL/A has the same hardware, but adds AppleShare IP 5.0 and additional bundled software. M5647LL/A swaps one of the hard drives for a DDS-2 DAT drive. Finally, M5645LL/A was assigned to a configuration with an "Internet Server Solution" software package (and a single 4 GB hard drive). |
| Apple Model No: |
M5433 |
Gestalt ID: |
67 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M5433 Model Number and 67 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Original Mac OS: |
7.5.5 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.5.5-9.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
| Dimensions: |
17.3 x 9.7 x 17.3 |
Avg. Weight: |
35.0 lbs (15.9 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (43.9 cm, 24.6 cm, 43.9 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$5800, $6200, $6900 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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