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Power Macintosh 7100

M2391 · 1994–1996 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: PowerPC 601, 66 or 80 MHz
Gpu: Built in video; 1 PowerPC 601 PDS slot and 3 NuBus slots for expansion
Ram: max: 136 MB (four 72 pin SIMM slots plus onboard 8 MB, installed in matching pairs) · base: 8 MB or 16 MB
Ports: SCSI (DB-25) · ADB · Ethernet (AAUI-15) · 2x GeoPort serial (printer/modem) · Microphone in, stereo sound out · Security lock · Video (HDI-45 and DB-15)
Display: No built in display; supports external monitors via HDI-45 or DB-15 video ports
Storage: base: 250 or 500 MB SCSI HDD · options: 500 MB SCSI HDD · 700 MB SCSI HDD · 2X CD-ROM (optional)
Os Support: latest: Mac OS 9.1 · shipped: System 7.1.2
Release Price: $2,900 to $3,500 depending on configuration

Variants

Revisions

7100/66launch config, 66MHz PowerPC 601, 1994

7100/8080MHz PowerPC 601 config, replaced the 66 in January 1995

7100/66 AVadds AV card with S-video and RCA video in/out

7100/80 AV80MHz config with AV card

Upgrade paths

CPU

PowerPC G3 upgrade cards (Sonnet, Newer Technology) via the processor direct slot, up to roughly 250 MHz class · Same 601 PDS upgrade path as the 6100, popular with the Mac clone/upgrade community at the time.

~$200-$400 at the time

MODERATE

RAM

136 MB total via 4 SIMM slots plus onboard memory · SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs; 72 pin modules are scarce today.

EASY

GPU

3 NuBus slots for graphics cards · More expansion room than the 6100's single NuBus slot, the 7100's midtower case fit full length cards.

MODERATE