Apple · Power Mac

Power Macintosh 8600/200

Released 1997

A 200 MHz PowerPC tower with built-in video input and output, an Iomega Zip drive and three PCI slots.

Specifications

Processor: PowerPC 604e 200 MHz (Power Macintosh 8600/200)
CPU cores: 1
Memory: 32 MB
Storage: 2 GB
CPU: 200 MHz PowerPC 604e with integrated floating-point unit, 64 KB L1 cache and 256 KB L2 cache
GPU: Built-in video with 2 MB VRAM, expandable to 4 MB; standard VRAM supports 1024 × 768 at 16-bit colour and 1280 × 1024 at 8-bit colour
Memory type: 32 MB standard, expandable to 512 MB using eight 168-pin DIMM slots
Storage type: 2 GB internal SCSI hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive, 12× CD-ROM drive and Iomega Zip drive
Expansion slots: Three PCI slots and additional internal drive bays

Ports: Ethernet
Back ports: DB-15 monitor, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two serial ports, AAUI and 10BASE-T Ethernet, stereo audio input and output, S-video and composite video input and output, RCA audio input and output
External displays: Built-in video supports one external monitor at up to 1280 × 1024 pixels; colour depth depends on fitted VRAM

Type: Tower
Operating system: macOS
Size and weight detail: Apple lists 17.3 × 9.7 × 17.3 inches and 35 lb
Power supply: Apple lists a 390 W maximum
In the box: Original System Software 7.5.5. Apple lists 17 February 1997 as introduction and expected Canadian availability in March; a distinct verified first-sale date was not established.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Storage type
PowerPC 604e 200 MHz (Power Macintosh 8600/200)	32 MB	2 GB	Hard drive

Model	Type	Processor	Memory	Storage	Screen	Weight	Released
ApplePower Macintosh 6500/225	Tower	PowerPC 603e 225 MHz (Power Macintosh 6500)	32 MB	2 GB – 3 GB	–	–	1997
ApplePower Macintosh 8600/250	Tower	PowerPC 604e 250 MHz (Power Macintosh 8600/250)	32 MB	4 GB	–	–	1997
ApplePower Macintosh 8600/300	Tower	PowerPC 604e 300 MHz (Power Macintosh 8600/300)	32 MB	4 GB	–	–	Aug 1997