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Mac Clones: DayStar: Genesis MP 528 Specs | Ports
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The DayStar Genesis MP 528 features four 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processors, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.0 GB hard drive in an expandable tower case. DayStar shipped this model without a graphics card, allowing the reseller to configure the computer with their choice of graphics cards. There are three variations of this model, one based on the TNT, one based on the Nitro, and another based on the Tsunami architecture. |
| Introduction Date: | October 30, 1995 | Discontinued Date: | September 1, 1996 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 604 (4) | 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: | 512k |
| RAM Type: | 60 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | Video card |
| Standard RAM: | 16 MB | Maximum RAM: | 1024, 1536 MB 1. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 8, 12 2, 3. |
| Standard VRAM: | 4 MB, 8 MB 4. | Maximum VRAM: | 8 MB |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 1.0 GB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | Fast-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: | DayStar Tower |
| Exp. Slots: | 6 PCI | Exp. Bays (Free): | 1 (5.25"), 6 (3.5") 5. |
| 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 6. |
| Dimensions: | 21.0 x 8.5 x 22.0 7. | Avg. Weight: | 50 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $10,000 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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1024 MB for TNT and Nitro-based systems, 1536 MB for
Tsunami. 2. 8 slots in TNT and Nitro-based systems, 12 in Tsunami. 3. Memory can be interleaved for faster performance. 4. Varies depending on installed video card. 5. All 3.5" drive bays are internal, 5.25" drive is external. 6. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 7. In inches, height x width x depth. 8. Photo Credit: DayStar Digital. |
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