Power Mac G5(2005 (Early))
The 64-bit professional dream machine.
Background
Announced in April 2005, The PowerMac G5 (Early 2005) represented a speed-bump of the existing PowerMac G5 (June 2004) line. It was sold in three configurations: Dual 2.0 GHz/512 MB/160 GB/$1,999 U.S.; Dual 2.3 GHz/512 MB/250 GB/$2,499 U.S.; Dual 2.7 GHz/512 MB/250 GB/$2,999 U.S.
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Key Specs
ChipPowerPC 970fx (G5)
MemoryNo built-in / Max 4 GB (dual 2.0) / 8 GB (dual 2.3+)
Storage160 / 250 / 400 GB 7200-rpm
Weight20.2 kg
Full Specifications
Basic Info
Release Date2005.04
Introduced2005.4
Discontinued2005.10 (dual 2.0 / 2.3 GHz)
Original Price$1,999 (dual 2.0) / $2,499 (dual 2.3) / $2,999 (dual 2.7)
OS SupportMac OS X 10.4 (8A428) ~ Mac OS X 10.5.8
Support StatusDiscontinued
Chip & Storage
ChipPowerPC 970fx (G5)（Dual 2.0 GHz, dual 2.3 GHz or dual 2.7 GHz, 64-bit architecture, 1 core per processor, 90 nm process）
MemoryNo built-in / Max 4 GB (dual 2.0) / 8 GB (dual 2.3+)
Storage160 / 250 / 400 GB 7200-rpm
Hard Drive Interface2x 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) controller
FirmwareOpen Firmware
Graphics Memory256 MB (6800 / X850 XT) / 128 MB (9600) / 256 MB (9650)
Connectivity & Expansion
Wi-FiOptional
BluetoothOptional
Expansion Slots3x 33 MHz 64-bit PCI (Dual 2.0) / 2x 100 MHz 64-bit PCI-X + 1x 133 MHz 64-bit PCI-X (Dual 2.3+) / 1x 8x AGP Pro (All)
Backup Battery3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Power Consumption450 W or 600 W
Body & Dimensions
Width20.6 mm
Height51.1 mm
Thickness47.5 mm
Weight20.2 kg
Color
Available Colors
Model Identifier
Model IDPowerMac7,2 (Dual 2.0 GHz) / PowerMac7,3 (dual 2.3 / 2.7 GHz) / A1047