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Power Mac G5

Power Mac G5

The Power Mac G5 is a tower desktop that Apple introduced on 23 June 2003 and sold until June 2004. It came in 5 configurations, with a 1.6 GHz, 1.8 GHz or 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5) processor, 256 MB or 512 MB of memory and 80 GB HDD or 160 GB HDD of storage.

Model number
A1047
Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
EMC number
1969
Released
Mid 2003
Order numbers
M9020LL/A, M9031LL/A, M9032LL/A, M9393LL/A

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5 configurations

Choose a configuration to see its processor, memory, graphics and storage.

Configuration Order number Graphics Original price
Configuration 1
1.6 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 256 MB, 80 GB HDD M9020LL/A NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra US$1,999
1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD M9031LL/A NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra US$2,399
2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD M9032LL/A US$2,999
1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD M9393LL/A NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra US$2,499

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
Introduced
23 June 2003

1.6 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 256 MB, 80 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9020LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
EMC number
1969
Introduced
23 June 2003
Discontinued
9 June 2004
Original price
US$1,999
Weight
39.2 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 970 (G5)
Speed
1.6 GHz
Processors
1
Socket
G5 Daughtercard
L1 cache
32 KB/64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
4 GB
Built in
None
Slots
4
Minimum speed
333 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1920×1200

Storage

Standard storage
80 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (26.10 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.2.7 (G5)
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9031LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
EMC number
1969
Introduced
23 June 2003
Discontinued
18 November 2003
Original price
US$2,399
Weight
39.2 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 970 (G5)
Speed
1.8 GHz
Processors
1
Socket
G5 Daughtercard
L1 cache
32 KB/64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
512 MB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
None
Slots
8
Minimum speed
400 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1920×1200

Storage

Standard storage
160 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (26.10 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.2.7 (G5)
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

2.0 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9032LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
EMC number
1969
Introduced
23 June 2003
Discontinued
9 June 2004
Original price
US$2,999
Weight
39.2 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 970 (G5)
Speed
2.0 GHz
Processors
2
Socket
G5 Daughtercard
L1 cache
32 KB/64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
512 MB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
None
Slots
8
Minimum speed
400 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1920×1200

Storage

Standard storage
160 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (26.10 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.2.7 (G5)
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

1.8 GHz PowerPC 970 (G5), 512 MB, 160 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9393LL/A
Model identifier
PowerMac7,2
EMC number
1969
Introduced
18 November 2003
Discontinued
9 June 2004
Original price
US$2,499
Weight
39.2 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 970 (G5)
Speed
1.8 GHz
Processors
2
Socket
G5 Daughtercard
L1 cache
32 KB/64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
512 MB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
None
Slots
8
Minimum speed
400 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1920×1200

Storage

Standard storage
160 GB HDD
Drive speed
7200 RPM
Drive size
3.5" (26.10 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1 (optional)

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.2.7 (G5)
Keyboard
Apple Pro Keyboard
Mouse or trackpad
Apple Pro Mouse

Shared by every configuration

Display

Resolution
1920×1200

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s), 800 (800 Mbit/s) (×2)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.92 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
None
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Backup battery
3.6 V lithium coin-cell

Physical

Form factor
Tower

Platform

Firmware
Open Firmware

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS 9
Classic Mode Only
Windows
Emulation Only

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