Apple Power Mac G4 PCI Graphics

Apple Power Mac G4 PCI Graphics was introduced in 31 August 1999. It introduced the PowerPC G4 and its AltiVec vector unit in a graphite version of the Blue and White G3 tower. It combined PowerPC 7400 G4 at 350 MHz with 64MB; expandable to 1GB.

The first G4 began Apple's emphasis on media-processing performance, although this initial version retained PCI graphics.

Notable Features

• It introduced the PowerPC G4 and its AltiVec vector unit in a graphite version of the Blue and White G3 tower.
• Its PowerPC 7400 G4 at 350 MHz and 64MB; expandable to 1GB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The first G4 began Apple's emphasis on media-processing performance, although this initial version retained PCI graphics.

Historical Significance

• The first G4 began Apple's emphasis on media-processing performance, although this initial version retained PCI graphics.
• The model records a distinct hardware, enclosure or market stage rather than a storage-only configuration.

Collector’s Notes

• Processor speed, display type, regional branding and original model label should be checked when identifying a surviving system.
• Original power supplies, keyboards, media and expansion accessories add useful historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple Power Mac G4 PCI Graphics
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Tuesday, August 31, 1999
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 7400 G4 at 350 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X 10.4.11
I/O	USB, FireWire, audio, Ethernet, modem and four PCI slots
Keyboard	External USB keyboard and mouse
Storage	IDE hard disk, DVD-ROM and optional Zip drive
Sound	16-bit stereo input and output
Graphics	ATI Rage 128 accelerated colour graphics
Display	External monitor through PCI graphics
ROM	New World ROM firmware
RAM	64MB; expandable to 1GB
CPU Speed	350 MHz