Power Macintosh 6500
Codename: "Gazelle"
Introduced: February 1997
Discontinued: n/a
Processor: PowerPC 603ev
Processor Speed: 225, 250, 275, 300 MHz
Cache: 32 k L1, 256 k DIMM (512 k on 275/300 MHz)
Data Path: 64 bit
System Bus: 50 MHz
Hard Drive Size: 2 - 6 GB
Media: 12x or 24x CD-ROM, optional Zip 100, 1.44 MB Floppy
Weight and Dimensions: 44.5 lbs, 16" H x 7.8" W x 16.9" D
Original Mac OS: Mac OS 7.5.5
Maximum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
Machine ID: 513
Motherboard RAM: None
Maximum RAM: 128 MB
Number of Sockets: 2 - 168 Pin EDO DIMMs
Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns
Graphics Card: ATI Rage IIc
Video Memory: 2 MB SGRAM
Built-in Display: None
Display Connection: DB-15 or HD-15
Slots: 2 - PCI, Comm II, TV, video in
Hard Drive Bus: ATA
Expansion Bays: n/a
Modem: Optional 33.6k
Airport: None
Bluetooth: None
PRAM: 4.5V alkaline
Power: 220 W
ADB: 1
Serial: 2
SCSI: DB-25
USB: None
FireWire: None
Ethernet: 10BASE-T
Sound In: 16 bit stereo mini-jack
Sound Out: 16 bit stereo headphone jack
History: 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 U.S. The 250 MHz model sold for $2,099 U.S. 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.

