PowerLogix and OWC Now Shipping Fastest Ever CPU for 2nd Gen PowerMacs

SAN FRANCISCO – January 11, 2005 – PowerLogix and OWC announced the 1.0 GHz PowerForce 750GX, the fastest processor ever offered for second-generation PCI-based Apple Power Macintosh computers. The PowerForce 750 GX is immediately available for $239.99 through OWC, the exclusive distributor of PowerLogix products.

The 1.0 Gigahertz (GHz) PowerForce 750GX is the latest addition to the award-winning PowerForce G3 processor line and the fastest upgrade ever produced for legacy PCI Power Mac models. The PowerForce 750GX operates includes 1.0 Megabyte (MB) of L2 cache, also running at 1.0 GHz.
The PowerForce 750GX utilizes the 20x bus multiplier of the IBM PowerPC 750GX processor to allow older PCI-based Power Macs to reach 1.0 GHz speeds.

"The PowerForce 750GX allows older Power Macs to operate at modern CPU speeds, extending the life of these machines at minimal expense," said Larry O'Connor, president of OWC. "And not only can users of the original PCI-based Macs now work faster and more effectively than ever, since the card is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and higher, they'll also have the added benefit of using the operating system of their choice. This includes Mac OS X, which is simply phenomenal, especially when used with OWC's XPostFacto."

A descendent of the original PowerForce G3 (previously given the honor of "Editor's Choice" by Macworld Magazine), the PowerForce 750GX is compatible with the 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500 and 9600 models from Apple Computer. It is also compatible with select Power Computing and Umax clones.

Additional features of the PowerForce 750GX include a built-in fan sink to provide necessary CPU cooling, fail-safe protection circuitry (in case the card is not fully plugged into the motherboard CPU slot), CPU Director software for adjusting speeds on the fly and compatibility with add-on PCI cards.

For more information, please visit <http://www.macsales.com/750GX> or email sales@macsales.com.

About PowerLogix
First to market in every significant Macintosh CPU upgrade product during the past five years, PowerLogix designs and manufactures innovative products for maximum performance from second generation and newer Apple Power Mac computers and clones. For more information, contact PowerLogix at 8701 W. Parmer Lane #1120, Austin, Texas 78729; 512-401-9902; or visit its Web site at www.powerlogix.com.

About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (www.macsales.com) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular Macsales.com Web site, which features one of the largest online catalogs of enhancement products, including OWC’s own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC also owns and operates FasterMac.net, a national Internet Service Provider designed specifically for Macintosh users, as well as OWC.Net, an ISP that provides Internet access, design and hosting solutions in the greater Chicago area.
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