Mac
Systems: Apple:
Power
Macintosh: Power Mac 8600/250
Specs | Ports
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The Apple Power Macintosh
8600/250, based on the Kansas architecture, features a 250
MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard
drive, an internal Zip drive, graphics acceleration, and
built-in 24-bit composite and S-video for
near-broadcast-quality video input and output in a
well-designed, easy-to-upgrade tower case. If you like, you
can play with a QuickTime VR movie of the Easy-Open
Case in action
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Introduction
Date:
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August 5, 1997
1.
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Discontinued
Date:
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December 13,
1997
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 604e
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Processor
Speed:
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250 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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Daughtercard
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 604e
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System Bus
Speed:
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50 MHz
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Inline Bus
Speed:
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100 MHz
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ROM Size:
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4 MB
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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1 MB (Inline)
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RAM Type:
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70 ns 168-pin
DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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1 MB VRAM DIMM
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Standard RAM:
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32 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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1024 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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8
2.
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Standard VRAM:
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2 MB
3.
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Maximum VRAM:
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4 MB
3.
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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4.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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SCSI
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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24X
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Standard Disk:
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1.44 MB
(manual)
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Standard Modem:
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N/A
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Standard
Ethernet:
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AAUI, 10Base-T
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Case Type:
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Tower
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Form Factor:
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Power Mac 9600
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Exp. Slots:
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3 PCI
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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1 (5.25")
4.
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Battery Type:
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3.6V Lithium
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Battery Life:
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N/A
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Built-in
Display:
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N/A
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Supported
MacOS:
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7.6.1, 8.0-9.0
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Dimensions:
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17.3 x 9.7 x 17.3
5.
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Avg. Weight:
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35 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$3200 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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N/A |
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Notes:
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1.
First introduced in North America on September 2,
1997.
2. RAM can be
interleaved to improve
performance.
3. Four 1 MB VRAM
slots allow the VRAM to be expanded to 4 MB.
4.
Remaining 5.25" bay is external.
5.
In inches, height x width x depth.
6.
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