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Mac-Compatible Upgrade Cards: Sonnet Technologies: Crescendo G3 240-250/512k (1M) Specs

Sonnet Crescendo G3

The Sonnet Crescendo G3 240-250/1M features a 240 to 250 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor (depending on system) with either 512k or 1 MB of backside cache. Sonnet's unique "AutoConfigure" technology detects what type of computer is being used and sets the speed to the maximum safe setting. The card plugs into the PDS slot and pass-through cables are available for video cards if necessary.


Introduction Date: N/A Discontinued Date: January 1, 2002
Processor Type: PowerPC 750 (G3) Processor Speed: 240-250 MHz 1.
Card Type: PDS Speed Control: Fixed "AutoConfigure" 2.
Relative Speed Boost: 900% 3. FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 750 (G3)
Backside Bus Speed: 120-125 MHz Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 64k Level 2 Cache: 512k,1 MB (backside)
RAM Type: N/A VRAM Type: N/A
Standard RAM: N/A Maximum RAM: N/A
Onboard RAM: None RAM Slots: N/A
Standard VRAM: N/A Maximum VRAM: N/A
Supported Systems: PM 6100, 7100, et al. 4. Supported MacOS: 8.0-9.0 5.
Dimensions: N/A Avg. Weight: N/A
Original Price: $700 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. Varies depending on the installed system.
2. Automatically configures to max safe speed as a ratio of system bus.
3. Maximum speed boost as provided by manufacturer.
4. Includes Power Mac 6100, 7100, 8100, WGS 6150, 8150, 9150, et al.
5. Apple provides no official support for third-party upgrade cards.
6. Photo Credit: Sonnet Technologies.




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