Product: PowerMaster
Accelerator
Available for: PowerPC 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 9500 & 9600
And most of the following Mac clones: PowerComputing, PowerWave,
PowerTower
& UMAX SuperMac 5900
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PowerMaster
Benefits:
Powerful 604 or 604e
processor running up to 150-165MHz, 210MHz or 225MHz respectively
Fully integrated FPU (math
coprocessor)
Integrated 16KB cache (PPC
604) or 32KB cache (PPC 604e)
State-of-the-art
daughterboard design
150MHz 604 PowerMaster
features unique speed adjustable thumbwheel
Does
not void Apple warranty
Advanced PowerPC Engineering: Get the
speed, performance and productivity you deserve. MicroMac's
PowerMaster offers the ultimate upgrade in acceleration for your
PowerPC 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500 or 9600 Macintosh. The
PowerMaster also works with most of the following Mac clones:
PowerComputing PowerWave, PowerTower and UMAX SuperMac 5900. The
PowerMaster features a fast PowerPC 604 or 604e processor with a
unique adjustable speed thumbwheel running up to an incredible 150MHz
to 165MHz with the 604. The 604e version features a PowerPC processor
runnning at either 210MHz or 233MHz. The PowerMaster provides
processing power suited for high-end digital and video work, 3D
modeling/CAD rendering, as well as the most demanding publishing
jobs. If you access and work extensively with the Internet, you'll be
more than content with the stealth performance of the PowerMaster.
The hottest Web technologies of multimedia, voice recognition/chat
and videoconferencing require strict demands on processing speed. The
PowerMaster offers you such performance plus power to spare to keep
you on the cutting edge of the Internet.
Innovative Design: The
PowerMaster features an industrial quality, innovative daughterboard
design. The accelerator incorporates advanced engineering to deliver
all the features and functionality of a more expensive computer
system at a fraction of the cost. Installing the PowerMaster is easy,
no soldering or costly logic board upgrades are involved and the
PowerMaster does not void the Apple Warranty. Simply remove the
current PowerPC 601 or 604 daughterboard installed on your PowerPC
logic board and insert the PowerMaster in its place.
The PowerPC Software Advantage:
Software running in native PowerPC mode is the only way to
go. It delivers fast, outstanding performance as well as the latest
advanced features that only a PowerPC processor can deliver. The
PowerMaster keeps you on the forefront of PowerPC technology by
providing the fastest processing speed available to date without
compromising your budget. The upcoming Mac OS 8 and Rhapsody
Operating Systems are planned to deliver exciting new multimedia,
Internet, and multi-tasking features to your software environment.
This new operating system is designed to take full advantage of the
PowerPC chip and push it to the limits. With the MicroMac PowerMaster
accelerator installed in your PowerPC Macintosh, you'll be able to
take full advantage of the new system software features and
technologies as they become available.
How Fast is the 604?: The latest
generation of the PowerPC chip is the fastest to date, offering more
speed and versatility than ever before. The PowerMaster's 604
processor running up to 150MHz is approximately nine times faster
than the standard 25MHz 68040 based Quadra 605. For even more speed,
the PowerMaster also features the 604e processor, an enhanced
variation of the 604 chip. Compared with the entry-level 601 based
PowerPC 6100 running at 60MHz, the PowerMaster with the 604e at
210MHz is up to eight times faster. As you will surmise, the 604/604e
based PowerMaster offers the best price and performance for all your
acceleration needs.
Upgrade your PowerPC 7500 to a 604!:
The 150MHz 604 PowerMaster is the most cost effective solution to
upgrading your PowerPC 7500 Power Macintosh from a less powerful 601
processor to the more current 604 processor. With the 150MHz 604
PowerMaster you'll notice a performance boost of up to 250% over the
current PowerPC 601 processor's performance. That means faster system
operations, quicker responses in all your favorite games and more
speed for Internet applications.
System and Tools Requirements:
PowerPC Macintosh 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500 or 9600
or ost of the following Mac clones: PowerComputing, PowerWave,
PowerTower or UMAX SuperMac 5900 with System 7.5 or later, optional
anti-static grounding strap (available at most computer hardware
stores) and flat-blade screwdriver.
Installation: Unplug
the current daughterboard installed on the logic board of your
Macintosh and install the PowerMaster in its place.
MicroMac Delivers:
PowerMaster accelerator board, Utilities disks and Installation
Manual.
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MicroMac # |
Performs Up To |
Processor |
Price |
PowerPC 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 9500
& 9600 | ||||
PowerMaster |
PM604-150 |
up to 250% |
PPC 604 |
was: $189 |
PowerMaster |
PM604e-210 |
up to 315% |
PPC 604e |
was $1299 with 200MHz 604e |
PowerMaster |
PM604e-233 |
up to 400% |
PPC 604e |
was $1499 with 225MHz 604e |
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Accelerator Software: |
Utilities Software: |
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