![]() The base version of the Mac Pro which started at $2499, featured a dual-2.6GHz Xeon dual-core Mac Pro with 1GB RAM, Geforce 7300 GT (256 MB VRAM) graphics, and a SuperDrive. While from the outside the Mac Pro might look like the Power Mac G5, it had redesigned interiors with access to hard drives, RAM slots, and PCI cards. It was essentially the Power Mac G5 but with Intel Woodcrest processors that were based on Core technology. In 2006, Apple unveiled the first Mac Pro, the company’s high-end desktop computer for pro users. The 30-inch Apple Cinema HD display had a sticker price of $3299. The 30-inch Apple Cinema HD display was only compatible with the Power Mac G5 as it required a new Nvidia GeForce graphics card in order to work. Available in 20-inch, 23-inch and 30-inch screen sizes, the latter had a “professional-quality, wide-format active-matrix LCD” with a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The new premium displays had a one-piece aluminum design and featured dual USB 2.0 ports and dual FireWire ports, and Digital Visual Interface (DVI). While WWDC 2004 was mostly focused on Mac OS X Tiger, Apple did introduce the classic aluminum cinema displays, including the massive 30-inch model. The PowerMac G5 received updates until 2005. The case was made out of aluminum with the handles at the top and bottom, a major departure from Apple’s previous pro-level desktop designs. The design of the G5 was key to the performance of the machine, as the device had nine active fans. To solve the problem of overheating, Jony Ive designed a new case design for the G5, featuring a number of holes in the front and back. But since the device carried a powerful processor inside, the challenge for the team was how to cool down the PC. It also came with powerful graphics and support for up to 8GB RAM. ![]() Designed for professional users and graphic designers, the G5 used the PowerMacG5 processor, the first 64-bit processor to be used in a personal computer. In fact, the PowerMac G5 remains Apple’s best-designed Mac to date. Not only did it feature a “cheese grater” grille on the outside but the Power Mac G5 was the most powerful Mac of its time. Introduced at WWDC 2003, the Power Mac G5 has a glorious history. With WWDC 2022 set to kick off on June 6, we thought to look back and revisit some of the hardware announcements made by Apple at its biggest software event of the year. Also read | iPhone 14: 5 things to know about Apple’s new 2022 phone lineup ![]()
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