personal computer by Apple

The Mac IIvx was an okay computer, but a big “Huh?” for Mac IIci users. Where the LC and LC II had been compromised by using a 32-bit processor on a 16-bit data bus, the IIvx ran a 32 MHz CPU on a 16 MHz bus. This gave it slower performance than the IIci, which was still available (stock IIci tests 30% faster than IIvx; adding 32 KB cache to the IIci bumps this to 60%).

In fact, the old 16 MHz Mac IIx outperformed the IIvx on some benchmarks! Needless to say, most serious Mac users chose the IIci over the IIvx.

The Mac IIvx and its near-twin, the Performa 600 , were the first Macs available with a built-in CD-ROM drive and also the first Macs to use a metal case.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Cpu: 32 MHz 68030
• Fpu: 32 MHz 68882
• Ram: 4 MB on motherboard, expandable to 68 MB using lone 4-SIMM bank of 80ns 30-pin memory; can use 256 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, 4 MB, and 16 MB SIMMs
• Rom: 1 MB
• L2 Cache: 32 KB
• Hard Drive: 40, 160, or 400 MB SCSI
• Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB double-sided
• Addressing: 24-bit or 32-bit
• Gestalt Id: 48
• Code Name: Brazil, Lego
• Upgrade Path: Quadra 700 , Quadra 650 , Power Mac 7100 motherboard
• Adb Ports: 2
• Pram Battery: 3.6V half-AA
• Weight: 25 lbs.
• Video Port: DA-15
• Serial Ports: 2 DIN-8 RS-422 ports on back of computer
• Scsi Ports: DB-25 connector on back of computer
• Nubus Slots: 3
• Power Supply: 230W
• See: Online resources and links for the Mac IIvx