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Apple Power Mac G5 (dual 2.7GHz) review

Processor
Clock speed: 2.7 GHz
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 1350 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 4096 MB
Number of memory slots: 4
RAM capacity: 4.096 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC3200
Interfaces & networking
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 3
Expansion slots (free): 3 (2)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive size: 250 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Serial ATA
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW
Video
Graphics processor: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL
Display
Display technology: TFT
Display diagonal size: 20 in
Audio
Sound card: integrated
Speakers: optional
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: tower
Tool-free access: yes
Internal bays: 1
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Software included: Dashboard, Mail, Safari, iChat AV, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD and GarageBand), iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Art Directors Toolkit X, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, Zinio Reader, Xcode Developer Tools
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year limited
Miscellaneous
Other: Bluetooth module, AirPort Extreme wireless networking card
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Overview

Apple Power Mac G5 (dual 2.7GHz)

Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

Apple has upgraded the Power Mac G5 with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and faster parts, but our complaints about limited expandability still apply.

Typical price

£ 2977

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