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Since this machine is discontinued, your system may vary from below.

• 166, 180MHz 604; 180 or 200mhz PowerPC 604e processor
  • Bus speed of 55.3mhz (166) to 60mhz (180e); the 200's bus speed is 57.14mhz
  • CPU is on a daughtercard and is upgradable
  • Third party upgrades are available!
• 16mb RAM (minimum)
  • Memory cannot be interleaved
  • 4 DIMM slots, 168pin
• 2gb 7200rpm AV hard disk (minimum)
• 8x CD-ROM Drive
• 1mb Level-2 cache
• Built-in DRAM video with 2mb VRAM (upgradable to 4mb)
• Built-in Ethernet
• 3 PCI slots
• 4 Drive bays (wow)
• Extended Keyboard and Mouse
• $1200+ in bundled software including Connectix Speed Doubler
• Cool minitower case

I got one of these beasts back in October 1996 -- see Jeff's Journal for a full report!

Sasha Pave gives us this review of a PowerTower 166:

• First let me say that this is by far the fastest system I've ever used. I still can't get over how fast Photoshop launches, BBEdit scrolls, and Marathon plays. Here is my config:
• Standard cup 'o' joe:
  • PowerTower 166
  • 2g HD, 8x CD
• Plus:
  • 64mb RAM
  • IMS 2mb Video (tt128P2) (purchased aftermarket)
• What a screamer! However, I do have a few notes for those upgrading RAM and adding an IMS card on their own:
• MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING 2k REFRESH DIMMS! A vendor sent me 1k refresh DIMMS which didn't work with the existing stock RAM. Kingston modules are a bit slimmer than Techworks, which allows easier sliding into the DIMM slots.
• I purchased an IMS Twin Turbo 2mb card from Custom Mac (http://www.custom-mac.com) for $189 so I can run a second monitor. These cards do not appear to be the same as the ones Power ships with, as they only have a VGA port in the back, and no Mac video port. However, it seems to work just fine. Even better with the latest driver (thanks Jeff!).
• I'm still having one problem with the card: I can't seem to get my 17in monitor to run at 640x480. I get a distorted image. On my 14in monitor it works fine, and I can get 832x624 and 1024x768 resolutions without a problem. Has anyone else had this problem?
• Coming from my previous Mac, a 7200/90, this machine kicks some serious ass. Here is a quick summary of my likes and dislikes with this new machine.
• Good:
  • Speed
  • Compatibility (flawless)
  • Choice of quality OEM components (CD-ROM, HD etc.)
  • VGA and Mac video ports internally
• Could improve:
  • CPU Case: Functional, but not quite as elegant as Apple (okay, so I'm spoiled :-)
  • Keyboard: Works fine and at least it's included, but the key action is too, well, PeeCee
• Three fans? I guess I'll never have an overheating problem.