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[NonMacs: Specs] PowerComputing Powerbase 180

Category: Hardware , PowerPC
Composed by: OxYGeN
On: 2023-03-28 17:33:14

Introduction Date: April 29, 1996 Discontinued Date: August 1, 1996
Processor Type: PowerPC 604 Processor Speed: 180 MHz
Processor Upgrade: Daughtercard FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 604
System Bus Speed: 60 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 60 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: 512k
RAM Type: 70 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: 1 MB VRAM DIMM
Standard RAM: 16 MB * Maximum RAM: 512 MB
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 4 1.
Standard VRAM: 2 MB Maximum VRAM: 4 MB 2.
Standard Hard Drive: 2.0 GB * Int. Hard Drive Type: SCSI
Standard CD-ROM: 4X * Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual) A.
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: AAUI, 10Base-T
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: PC (Tower)
Exp. Slots: 3 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 2 (5.25") 3.
Battery Type: 3.6V Lithium Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.3-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 4.
Dimensions:

15.0 x 7.0 x 16.0 5.

38.1 x 17.8 x 40.64 6.

 Avg. Weight:

22 lbs.

10 kgs.
Original Price: $4200 US    
Notes:

*. Custom configurations were available, standard configurations listed.
1. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
2. 1 MB of VRAM is soldered on board, three 1 MB VRAM DIMM slots allow the VRAM to be expanded to 4 MB.
3. Both 5.25" bays are external.
4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
5. In inches, height x width x depth.
6. In centimeters, height x width x depth

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