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PowerPC is actually the name for the processing chip Apple used in the their mac/Macintosh computer series. As of several years ago they began using Intel chips.
There is a range of Power PC processors which are used in everything from Cray super computers to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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What is a PowerPC Mac?
Hi, PowerPC mac is a mac computer that has a powerPC processor. Note PowerPC = Power Performance Computing(Not Personal Computer!)
The PowerPC G5 processor was designed for the?
Apple computer
What is the fastest PowerPC processor?
The fastest PowerPC CPU used in a mass market computer was the 2.7 GHz G5 processor used in the PowerMac G5 around 2004-2005There are other variants of the PowerPC architecture at a variety of speeds.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC/Types
Who made PowerPC?
IBM used to. Apple Computer, Inc. (now Apple, Inc.) used to use the PowerPC chip in its computers, but they moved to Intel with the introduction of their line of MacBooks. Please see the related link.
What kinds of computers is the PowerPC compatible with?
PowerPC processors can only be used in computers or peripherals that were originally designed to run them. Some computers that have PowerPC or PowerPC-based processors include:* Macs made between 1994 and 2005 * The Pegasos and Pegasos II (a desktop computer designed for operating system developers) * the EFIKA (a motherboard for embedded systems) * The GameCube uses a custom PowerPC-compatible CPU * The Wii uses a custom PowerPC-compatile CPU based on the one in the GameCube * The Xbox 360 uses a triple-core PowerPC-based CPU * The PS3 uses the Cell processor, which is based upon and mostly compatible with PowerPC processors. * The AmigaOne, a computer designed to be the successor to the 68k-based Amigas.
Can you upgrade your PowerPC G4 eMac to an Intel processor?
It is not possible for a person to upgrade their PowerPc G4 eMac to an Intel processor. This is because the computer model is severely outdated and isn't compatible with the Intel processor.
When was PowerPC created?
PowerPC was created in 1991.
Will Office for Mac support PowerPC?
The requirements to run Office 2008 are: A Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (500 MHz or faster) processor Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later 512 MB of RAM or more 1 GB of available hard disk space 1024 x 768 or higher resolution-monitor Office 2011 will not support PowerPC Macs and will require: A Mac computer with an Intel processor Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later
Can you upgrade from Mac 10.4.11 to a Mac 10.6.11 in an old apple computer?
No. Snow Leopard is a Intel-Processor Only application. Any computer running 10.4 is PowerPC, which would not allow it to run 10.6.
What kind of processor does the Xbox 360 use?
The Xbox 360 uses a custom triple-core PowerPC processor, manufactured by IBM. It is codenamed "Xenon."
Which is the processor made by Motorola?
PowerPC
Is a router a PC?
No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.No. A router is a special kind of computer. "PC" means "personal computer"; this is another kind of computer.
