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	Power Mac G5: First Look
		Inside, the Power Mac G5 is nestled like a jewel, with all the various cables, and cords (and keyboard and mouse) neatly tucked away in foam compartments on an upper tray, and the Power Mac G5 cradled below.
		A 1999 vintage Power Mac G4 tilts the scales at 28.7 pounds and stands 17” high and 18.4 inches deep; a Power Mac G5 is eleven pounds heavier and stands 20.1 inches high and 18.7 inches deep.
		Mac OS X 10.2 doesn’t know how to take full advantage of the 64-bit chip, and most of the time is spent simply reading in files from the hard drive or writing them back out to the hard drive.
	www.wap.org /journal/powermacg5/default.html (2867 words)

	Power Mac G5 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Power Mac G5 was introduced with three models, all sharing the same physical case, but differing in features and performance.
		Each processor in the Power Mac G5 has two unidirectional 32-bit pathways: one leading to the processor and the other from the processor.
		In addition, due to the 64-bit processor (and 42-bit MMU) the Power Mac G5 has a RAM capacity greater than the four gigabyte addressable memory limit of traditional 32-bit processors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Power_Mac_G5 (1121 words)

	Apple - Power Mac G5 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mac OS X makes the most of multicore systems, since it was designed from day one for multiple processors.
		“The new Power Mac G5 Quad dramatically raises the level of what’s possible with desktop video editing and motion graphics, and AJA is thrilled to be a part of the transition with our new Kona LHe.
		The power of the Power Mac G5 Quad, supported by the incredible bandwidth of an all-new PCI Express architecture, will be a compelling solution for video professionals of all levels, and we anticipate a rapid migration to these new machines.”
	www.easymac.fr /fr/powermac (1025 words)

	Macworld \| Power Mac G5: The Next Generation
		Several different chip models found their way into the Power Mac G4 line over the last four years, but none was enough of a leap forward to merit a new moniker or case design.
		The Power Mac G4 had three layers of cache RAM, speedy RAM designed to keep the processor fed with raw data so it could operate at peak efficiency.
		Each Power Mac G5 can hold two serial ATA drives, each of which connects to the main system controller with a maximum data rate of 150MB per second -- not too shabby for hard drives, especially since the single superfast ATA bus on the Power Mac G4 had a maximum speed of 100MB per second.
	www.macworld.com /article/26829/2003/09/powermacg5nextgeneration.html (2411 words)

	Apple (South Africa) - Power Mac G5
		Mac OS X really shines when it divides up tasks between two CPUs, and now the Power Mac G5 offers dual processor models across the board at 1.8GHz, 2GHz and 2.5GHz, for a 25% speed boost at the top of the line.
		The new Mac OS X Setup Assistant helps you effortlessly move user accounts, system preferences, documents and applications from an old Mac to a new Power Mac G5 — and the transfer is FireWire fast.
		The Power Mac G5’s enclosure houses four discrete thermal zones to compartmentalise the primary heat-producing components.
	www.whyapple.co.za /powermac (1093 words)

	Power Mac G5 Benchmarks
		(The G5, for example, had to run a unique version of the operating system.) Nonetheless, the real-world benchmarks were consistent and reasonable, and some of the synthetic benchmarks were, as well, although a few results were not easily explained without a major investigation.
		In a better comparison, the G5 would pick on a CPU its own size, as it were.
		On the G5, MATLAB is using G4-optimized code, and the Opteron is running the generic x86 version.
	www.macintouch.com /g5bench.html (755 words)

	PowerMac G5 Random Shutdowns
		Reset power manager suggestions were also mentioned (shut down, disconnect AC power cord for a few minutes) but not sure that would really help depending on the root cause of this.
		The Mac was picked up, repaired and returned to me with a new power supply, and so far (2 months) there has been no recurrence of the problem.
		If your Power Mac G5 fails to start up after the power button has been pressed and your computer's serial number is within the noted ranges, your computer may be eligible for repair, free of charge.
	www.xlr8yourmac.com /systems/Dual_Core_G5_Shutdowns.html (9535 words)

	Power Macintosh G5 (2003)
		Both the Power Mac G5 and the PowerPC 970 CPU were designed from the ground up to support symmetric multiprocessing (processing using two or more CPUs).
		Apple claims the Power Mac G5 is "twice as quiet" as the Power Mac G4.
		Power Mac G5 Reliability, Robert Mohns, Macintouch, 2006.07.06.
	www.lowendmac.com /ppc/g5.html (1200 words)

	MacAddict » Reviews » December 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although Mac OS X and all current Mac software is not yet able to take advantage of all the 64-bit power of this processor, that muscle is ready and waiting for the day when a 64-bit OS and apps are released.
		Since all Power Mac G5s have a frontside bus—the channel that passes data between the processor and the rest of the system—that runs at half the speed of each processor, the 2GHz Power Mac has dual frontside busses, each running at a scorching 1GHz.
		The good news is that although recent high-end Power Mac G4s were limited to a maximum of 2GB of RAM, both the Dual 2GHz and single-processor 1.8GHz G5s can handle up to 8GB of RAM thanks to the higher memory-addressing capabilities of their 64-bit processors.
	www.macaddict.com /issues/2003/12/reviews/g5 (1001 words)

	Think Secret - Apple posts Power Mac G5 specs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A new image was posted in place of this G4 specs list on the Power Mac page, reflecting specifications for the new models, which are expected to be announced featuring the PowerPC 970 at next week's Worldwide Developers Conference.
		The G5 specs image was the only page element that was changed; All other information on the site concerned the current Power Mac G4.
		Past coverage of the new Power Macs and the PowerPC 970: eWEEK: 64-bit Macs may outpace Panther, and Channel News: the week before WWDC.
	www.thinksecret.com /news/powermacg5.html (495 words)

	Ziff Davis Web Buyer's Guide: Apple Power Mac G5 Quad
		powered consumer Macs rumored to be right around the corner (they may be announced at the MacWorld Expo in early January), it is interesting that Apple would release the G5 Quad as the probable last hurrah for the PowerPC processor—but at least they're going out on top.
		Even with the most powerful graphics card in the arsenal, Doom 3 still runs at a jerky 23 fps at 1,600-by-1,200 on the G5 Quad, but again, we think that's because of certain inefficiencies introduced when Doom 3 was ported over to the Mac platform.
		PowerPC 4 processor, which the PowerPC G5 processor was based on, was originally developed as a dual- and quad-core processor back in 2001, so it was inevitable that the G5 dual-core would make an appearance; it's just puzzling why its introduction came so late in the process.
	macintosh.webbuyersguide.com /reviews/3108-wbgmacintosh_reviews.html (1121 words)

	Power Mac G5
		That means a G5 powered Macintosh will run all of my existing software at full speed and all new software that comes out in the future at full speed.
		The Power Mac G5 case is the finest crafted computer case I've ever seen.
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	homepage.mac.com /cycline3/g5/index.html (1598 words)

	MacGamer - Get In The Game
		Part of me opted for the immediate gratification of a 1.8 GHz G5, but co-staffer Mike Phillips had nothing but good things to say about his dual 2.0 and another week or so of saving up didn't seem that bad, especially when another processor could be had in the deal.
		Even with Mac OS 10.2.7 installed upon delivery(an operating system not specifically written to take advantage of the G5's new 64-bit architecture), the machine flew through routine programs.
		Mac OS 10.3, when installed, only sped things up.
	macgamer.com /features/?id=1698 (1065 words)

	Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop reviews - CNET Reviews
		Although Mac and PC camps will probably never resolve their claims of having the "fastest personal computer," the Power Mac G5 is nonetheless an epochal leap for Apple, as it addresses G4 shortcomings such as lack of CPU speed, choked bus architecture, and tired case design.
		As car design has moved from the jelly-bean Taurus to the sharp creases of the new Cadillacs, the Power Mac G5 changes from the molded plastic of the Power Mac G3 and G4 to the industrial and machined idioms of recent PowerBooks, with a squared-off, brushed-aluminum case.
		The Power Mac G5 offers a performance increase across all tests except for our iMovie test, which is not as dependent on the CPU as the others.
	reviews.cnet.com /desktops/apple-power-mac-g5/4505-3118_7-30586664.html (1977 words)

	Power Mac G5 for Providers
		The Power Mac G5's aluminum enclosure seems sturdy and is 9% larger than the previous G4 form factor.
		Provider note: The Power Mac G5 is significantly quieter than the final Power PC G4s but this is somewhat of a straw man - the last G4s were noted for their loud fans.
		The Power Mac G5 is a welcome improvement and successor to the Power Mac G4.
	www.upenn.edu /computing/provider/docs/hardware/powermacg5provider.html (1053 words)

	Mac G5- Mac G5 information - accesories - tips
		Using a liquid cooling system, the G5 is able to keep its powerful dual processors running cool and fast.
		Running the dual processors at 64-bits allows the G5 Power Mac to reach speeds of 4GHz - something the pentium processor has not come close to doing thus far (The fastest Pentium 4s with Hyperthreading currently run at 3.4Ghz).
		The G5 has a maximum 1.25GHz frontside bus (each processor has one), allowing data to be processed extremely fast without even affecting the central processors.
	macg5-info.blogspot.com (320 words)

	Think Secret - Power Mac G5 revision expected soon, signs point to dual-core (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Compounding problems with the current Power Mac G5 line was a nearly month-long shipping delay earlier this quarter with the dual-2.7GHz systems, which sources report experienced technical glitches.
		The upgraded Power Mac G5 line could be introduced as early as next week around Apple Expo, despite Apple's withdrawal from the keynote presentation.
		Sources are also reporting that the pending Power Mac revision will be the last Mac upgrade of the calendar year.
	www.thinksecret.com /news/0509g5.html (657 words)

	Power Macintosh G5/1.8 Single
		This Power Mac uses the same one-third CPU speed bus found on the iMac G5, which also shares GeForce 5200 Ultra video.
		The Power Mac has three PCI slots and room for additional internal hard drives, but lacking in the iMac.
		In terms of performance, the iMac G5/1.8 and Power Mac G5/1.8 Single should be nearly identical, so it comes down to expandability and display flexibility vs. the convenience of having everything in a slim case.
	www.lowendmac.com /ppc/g5-18s.html (995 words)

	Dual 2.5GHz Power Mac G5: Page 1
		At the same time IBM, manufacturer of the PowerPC 970 which powered the G5, was making the transition from a 130nm CPU fabrication process to 90nm.
		As a result, the debut of the Rev. B Power Mac G5s was delayed...
		The Revision B Power Mac G5 is laid out similarly to the first revision.
	arstechnica.com /reviews/hardware/G5.ars (641 words)

	Amazon.com: Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9749LL/A (Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5, 512 MB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, 16x Dual ...
		With 64-bit power and high-bandwidth architecture, this groundbreaking system alleviates the limitations and bottlenecks of the traditional PC -- opening up a wealth of possibilities for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists, researchers and game developers and players.
		The Power Mac G5 comes with audio capabilities that are not usually found on personal computers.
		Using 21 different sensors, Mac OS X constantly monitors component temperatures in each zone, dynamically adjusting individual fan speeds to the appropriate levels for the quietest possible operation.
	www.amazon.com /Apple-Desktop-M9749LL-PowerPC-SuperDrive/dp/B0007OW502 (1863 words)

	Power Macintosh G5 (2003)
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		Both the Power Mac G5 and the PowerPC 970 CPU were designed from the ground up to support symmetric multiprocessing (processing using two or more CPUs).
		Power Mac G5 Uniprocessor Firmware Update 5.1.5f2, which is only for 1.6 GHz G5 Power Macs.
	lowendmac.com /ppc/power-macintosh-g5-2003.html (2299 words)

	E-NOTES, JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2004: Power Mac G5
		With up to 512 megabytes of high-speed 400MHz DDR SDRAM standard, the Power Mac G5 is capable of running massive calculations, 3-D modeling, video editing, and other data-intensive operations entirely in RAM, without accessing hard drive resources.
		The Power Mac G5 Technology Overview further asserted that "Mac G5 users will realize performance gains in media streaming, video editing, real-time effects, audio synthesis, image processing, 3D rendering, numerical analysis, and physical modeling." And once the PowerMac G5 became available in August, even many skeptics agreed.
		The AMD Athlon 64 was released around the same time as the G5, though it did not receive as much publicity in the popular press as the G5 did.
	uis.georgetown.edu /publications/enotes/janfeb04/power.mac.g5.html (700 words)

	MacNN \| Apple upgrades Power Mac G5 desktop line
		All new Power Mac G5 models come standard with dual-display support with either the ATI Radeon 9600 graphics card with 128MB of video memory or the ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB of video memory.
		The high-end dual-processor 2.7 GHz Power Mac G5 features built-in support to drive Apple's 30-inch Cinema HD Display, while the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL high-performance graphics card, which can drive up to two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays, is available as a BTO option on all models.
		The new Power Macs ship with a new, faster 16X SuperDrive with double-layer support capable of burning up to 8.5GB on a single DVD, 512MB memory and larger hard drives for up to 800GB of internal storage.
	www.macnn.com /articles/05/04/27/new.power.mac.g5s (1201 words)

	AppleInsider \| Apple to Announce the Power Mac G5 at WWDC
		The new Power Macs will be powered by IBM's 64 bit PPC 970 processor, otherwise known to Apple Marketing as the the "G5." Initial offerings of the Power Mac G5 are said to boast 1.4 to 1.8GHz, single core PPC 970 processors, with the possibility of a dual 1.8GHz chips shortly thereafter.
		To accommodate the new motherboard architecture, Apple has developed a modified Power Mac G5 enclosure, which is said to be more square and compact than the current Power Mac G4's deep, rectangular form-factor.
		Consumers who purchase these Power Mac G5s will receive a coupon for a free copy of Mac OS 10.3 (Panther), which will ship in September and will be optimized for the new 64 bit processor.
	www.appleinsider.com /article.php?id=114 (1020 words)

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