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Power Macintosh 4400

M3959 · 1996–1998 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu
PowerPC 603e 160 or 200 MHz
Ram
max: 160 MB (3 168 pin DIMM slots, 3.3V unbuffered EDO, slot 1 single bank DIMMs only) · base: 16 MB
Ports
DB-15 video · ADB · DB-25 SCSI (external) · 2x GeoPort serial · RJ-45 Ethernet (10Base-T) · Microphone in · Stereo sound out · Security lock
Display
No built in display; external monitor via DB-15
Storage
base: 1.2 GB IDE HDD · options: 2.0 GB IDE HDD
Os Support
latest: Mac OS 8.6, does not support System 7.5.5 · shipped: System 7.5.3
Release Price
$1,700 to $2,400 depending on configuration

Variants

Revisions
4400/160160MHz, Europe launch config, November 1996
4400/200200MHz, US launch config, February 1997
4400/200 (PC Compatible)bundled Cyrix based PC compatibility card occupying the full length PCI slot

Upgrade paths

RAM
160 MB across 3 168 pin DIMM slots · Slot 1 accepts single bank DIMMs only, which limits practical configurations.
EASY
GPU
2 PCI slots (one 12 inch full length, one 7 inch) · Built with industry standard IDE and an ATX like power supply, a departure from earlier NuBus/SCSI Power Macs.
MODERATE