The Apple Power Mac G4 was a revolutionary desktop computer designed for professionals in creative industries like video editing, graphic design, and music production. Known for its sleek, futuristic design and powerful processing capabilities, the Power Mac G4 earned the nickname “supercomputer” due to its ability to perform over 1 billion floating-point operations per second (GFLOPS). This machine became a favourite among artists and professionals, powering a generation of creative work.
Hardware Specifications (1999 Model)
Processor: PowerPC G4, running at 350 MHz, 400 MHz, or 450 MHz (depending on configuration)
Graphics: ATI Rage 128 with 16 MB of SDRAM (upgradeable to better options)
Memory: 64 MB to 1 GB of PC100 SDRAM
Storage: 10 GB, 20 GB, or 40 GB Ultra ATA hard drive
Optical Drive: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RAM options
Audio: Stereo 16-bit audio, built-in speaker, microphone input
Connectivity: 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet, two USB 1.1 ports, two FireWire 400 ports, VGA output, and audio in/out
Operating System: Mac OS 8.6 (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger)
Original Release Date: August 1999
Discontinued: June 2004
Cost (New in 1999): £1299
Cost (In 2024 Price): £2300
Modifications I have performed:
Fitted RAM and Hard Drive as system did not have any fitted
Cost to me for computer £20.00
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £0.00