Power Macintosh 6500

Essentials

Family: PowerMac

Codename: Gazelle

Gestalt ID: 513

Minimum OS: 7.5.5

Maximum OS: 9.1

Introduced: February 1997

Terminated: Early 1998

Processor

CPU: PowerPC 603ev

CPU Speed: 225/250/275/300 MHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 50 MHz

Data Bus Width: 64-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction

Level 2 Cache: 256 kB DIMM

ROM: 4 MB

RAM Type: 168 pin DIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns

Onboard RAM: 0 MB

RAM slots: 2

Maximum RAM: 128 MB

Expansion Slots: 2 PCI, comm, video i/o, TV

Video

GPU: ATI RAGE

VRAM: 2 MB SGRAM

Max Resolution: all resolutions supported

Video Out: DB-15

Storage

Hard Drive: 2.0-6.0 GB

ATA Bus: IDE

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Optical Drive: 12x,24x CD-ROM

Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: DB-25

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono, built-in subwoofer

Networking

Modem: 33.6 kBs (optional)

Ethernet: 10Base-T (optional)

Miscellaneous

Power: 220 Watts

Dimensions: 16" H x 7.8" W x 16.9" D

Weight: 44.5 lbs.

Notes

The Minimum System Software for the 275 and 300 MHz configurations was 7.6.1, and they included a 512 kB level 2 cache.

Introduced in Febrary 1997, the PowerMac 6500 replaced the earlier 6400. It was powered by either a 225 or 250 MHz 603e, and included an optional internal zip drive. all other specs are the same as the 5500. the 225 MHz configuration didn't include the video input and output circuitry, and sold for $1,799. The 250 MHz model sold for $2,099. A 300 MHz Model was announced in the Spring (along with a 275 MHz model), and was the first computer, Mac or PC to break the 300 MHz barrier.

Picture Credits:
John Greenleigh/Flipside Studios