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Mac Clones: Pioneer: MPC-GX1 Specs | Ports

Pioneer MPC

The Pioneer MPC-GX1 (Multimedia Personal Computer), based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 66 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 500 MB hard drive, and a superb sound system which includes multi-directional speakers and a subwoofer in a "wavy" desktop case. The Pioneer MPC-GX1 was sold only in Japan.


Introduction Date: May 1, 1995 Discontinued Date: June 1, 1996
Processor Type: PowerPC 601 Processor Speed: 66 MHz
Processor Upgrade: N/A FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 601
System Bus Speed: 33 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 33 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: 256k
RAM Type: 80 ns 72-pin SIMM VRAM Type: Dedicated DRAM 1.
Standard RAM: 16 MB Maximum RAM: 72 MB
Motherboard RAM: 8 MB RAM Slots: 2 (group of 2) 2.
Standard VRAM: 1 MB 1. Maximum VRAM: 1 MB 1.
Standard Hard Drive: 500 MB Int. Hard Drive Type: SCSI
Standard CD-ROM: 4.4X Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: AAUI-15
Case Type: Desktop Form Factor: Pioneer MPC
Exp. Slots: 7" NuBus or PDS Exp. Bays (Free): 1 (3.5") 3.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.0 4.
Dimensions: N/A Avg. Weight: 15 lbs.
Original Price: N/A Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. 1 MB of the motherboard RAM is dedicated to video function.
2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
3. Remaining 3.5" bay is external.
4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
5. Photo Credit: Pioneer, Japan.



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