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The case looks pretty similar to the Power Mac G5—what are the differences?

April 26, 2017Case differences looks Mac power Pretty similar

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The case looks pretty similar to the Power Mac G5—what are the differences?

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Indeed, the dimensions of the Mac Pro case are exactly the same as those of the Power Mac G5. But there are still a few external differences between this new Intel machine and the G5 that are worth noting. On the front of the Mac Pro’s case, you’ll notice that there are now two optical drive bays (for the first time on a Mac since the final Power Mac G4 model, released in 2003). Lower down, Apple has added two ports on the front panel: a second USB 2.0 port and a second FireWire port, this one of the FireWire 800 variety. Meanwhile, on the back, Apple has moved the power supply to the top, replaced the two airflow vents with a single vent, and reorganized the rear ports into a smaller area next to the vent.