Power Mac 6500

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Overview

The 6500 replaced the 6400 and used the same tower configuration. It is available in 250 MHz and 275 MHz configurations.

Details

introduced ???, discontinued
requires System 7.5.3 or later
CPU: 225, 250, 275, or 300 MHz PPC 603e
bus: 50 MHz
CPU performance: 2.3 (250 MHz, relative to 7500/80)
RAM: 32 MB, expandable to 128 MB using two 60ns EDO DIMMs
VRAM: 2 MB SGRAM, supports millions of colors up to 832x624, thousands up to 1152x870
video: ATI 3D Rage II chip set
L2 cache: 256 KB on 250 MHz, 512 KB on 275 MHz
hard drive: 4GB IDE
CD-ROM: 12x
Built-in Zip drive
ADB ports: 1
DIN-8 GeoPorts: 2 (one may be covered)
DB-25 SCSI connector on back of computer
video input slot (accepts TV/FM card)
video out port
PCI-based comm slot
two 7" PCI slots

Accelerators & Upgrades

third-party video card will improve performance
Vimage Vpower PF G3 240 MHz upgrade card
Farallon 10/100 Comm Slot II ethernet card

Online Resources

Upgrade your Power Mac with a PCI video card, Accelerate Your Mac
Review: G3 in a 6500, My Mac
What About a Vimage G3 for My 6400 or 6500?, MacDaniel
Apple Facts Online for 6500

Cautions

Macs with IDE hard drive do not provide SCSI termination power, depending on external SCSI devices to provide it. For more details, see SCSI Termination Power.

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