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Mac Clones: Mactell: Twister TW 243 Specs | Ports
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The Mactell Twister TW 243, based on the Alchemy architecture, features a 240 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 3.2 GB hard drive, and a 2 MB ATI video card in an industry-standard tower case. This model is based on the Umax C600 series, and is essentially identical with the execption of the case design. |
| Introduction Date: | August 4, 1997 | Discontinued Date: | December 31, 1997 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 603e | Processor Speed: | 240 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | 603e Socket Card | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 603e |
| System Bus Speed: | 40 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | 40 MHz |
| ROM Size: | 4 MB | Data Path: | 64-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 32k | Level 2 Cache: | 256k * |
| RAM Type: | 70 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | Dedicated DRAM 1. |
| Standard RAM: | 16 MB * | Maximum RAM: | 144 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: | 16 MB | RAM Slots: | 2 2. |
| Standard VRAM: | 2 MB 3. | Maximum VRAM: | 2 MB 3. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 3.2 GB * | Int. Hard Drive Type: | IDE |
| Standard CD-ROM: | 12X * | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (manual) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A * |
| Case Type: | Tower | Form Factor: | PC (Tower ATX) |
| Exp. Slots: | 3 PCI, Comm-2 | Exp. Bays (Free): | 2 (5.25"), 2 (3.5") 4. |
| Battery Type: | 4.5V Alkaline | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Built-in Display: | N/A | Supported MacOS: | 7.5.3-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 5. |
| Dimensions: | 16.0 x 6.75 x 15.5 6. | Avg. Weight: | 16 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $1550 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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Custom configurations were available, standard configuration
listed. 1. 1 MB of the motherboard RAM is dedicated to video function. 2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. 3. 2 MB video card supports second monitor. 4. Both 5.25" bays and one 3.5" bay are external. 5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 6. In inches, height x width x depth. 7. Photo Credit: Mactell Corporation. |
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