Archive No. 96
PowerMac G3 All-in-One
Black 400MHz G4 Molar Mac
Historical Context
The Power Macintosh G3 All-in-One was Apple’s last beige all-in-one desktop and one of the clearest bridges between the pre-iMac education Macs and the radically redesigned consumer machines that followed. Sold primarily to schools in 1998, it paired a fast G3 processor with a rugged, classroom-friendly design, making it an important transitional model just before the iMac reshaped Apple’s desktop identity. Nicknamed the 'Molar Mac' for its unusual case design. This machine suffered some case damage and was lovingly repainted in flat black to match the Macintosh TV.
Specifications
Technical Blueprint
Ref: M4787
Processor
PowerPC 7400 (G4) 400MHz
Memory
96MB PC66 SDRAM
Storage
TBD
Hardware Notes
PRAM battery removed
Gallery
Detailed Observations
Before painting
G4 upgrade overclocked to 450MHz
The Story
Audio personality card. Added 400MHz G4 from Yikes G4 tower from goodwill. Shows as running 455MHz, so may need to under clock it a bit. Also need to add cooling. Painted MacintoshTV black color.