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Mac Clones: PowerComputing: PowerBase 180 Specs | Ports
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The PowerComputing PowerBase 180, based on the Alchemy architecture, features a 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.2 GB hard drive in an industry standard desktop or tower case. Custom configurations of this model were also available. |
| Introduction Date: | August 7, 1996 | Discontinued Date: | May 1, 1997 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 603e | Processor Speed: | 180 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: | None, 256k * |
| RAM Type: | 70 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | EDO VRAM DIMM |
| Standard RAM: | 16 MB * | Maximum RAM: | 160 MB 1. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 3 (1, group of 2) 2. |
| Standard VRAM: | 2 MB * | Maximum VRAM: | 4 MB |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 1.2 GB * | Int. Hard Drive Type: | IDE |
| Standard CD-ROM: | 4X, 8X * | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (manual) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | 10Base-T 3. |
| Case Type: | Desktop, Tower | Form Factor: | PC (Desktop, Tower) |
| Exp. Slots: | 3 PCI | Exp. Bays (Free): | 1 (5.25"), 2 (5.25") 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: | 4.4 x 16.8 x 16.0 6. | Avg. Weight: | 21 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $1500, $1600 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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Custom configurations were available, standard
configurations listed. 1. Memory controller addresses one 32 MB and two 64 MB DIMMs. 2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. 3. Optional 10Base-T ethernet card. 4. One 5.25" bay in desktop case, two in tower. All are external. 5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 6. In inches, height x width x depth (desktop case). 7. Photo Credit: PowerComputing Corp. |
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