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# Macintosh Quadra 605

AKA

Macintosh LC 475

Performa 475

Performa 476

Essentials

Family: Macintosh Quadra

Codename: Aladdin, Primus

Gestalt ID: 94

Minimum OS: 7.1

Maximum OS: 8.1

Introduced: October 1993

Terminated: October 1994

Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68LC040

CPU Speed: 25 MHz

FPU: available via 68040 upgrade

Bus Speed: 25 MHz

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 4 kB data, 4 kB instruction

ROM: 1 MB

RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM

Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns

Onboard RAM: 8 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 36 MB

Expansion Slots: 1 LC III PDS

Video

VRAM: 512 kB - 1 MB (2 sockets)

Max Resolution: 8 bit 832x768

Video Out: DB-15

Storage

Hard Drive: 80-250 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: DB-25

Audio Out: stereo 8 bit

Audio In: mono 8 bit

Speaker: mono

Miscellaneous

Power: 30 Watts

Dimensions: 2.9" H x 12.2" W x 15.3" D

Weight: 8.8 lbs.

Notes

The LC 475 and Performas 475 and 476 had a Gestalt ID of 89, and shipped in a different case (pictured right).

The most affordable Quadra ever, the 605 was released in October 1993. It had a 25 MHz 68LC040 processor, and came in a small newly designed case. It sold for $900 and was discontinued in October 1994. It was also sold as the LC 475, and as Performas 475 and 476 which were bundled with various combinations of a fax/modems, monitors, and hard drives.

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