Apple today unveiled the fastest, most powerful Power Mac(R) G5 desktop line ever, featuring dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors running up to 2.7 GHz and including Mac OS(R) X version 10.4 “Tiger”.

The new Power Mac G5 line delivers higher performance graphics options with more memory and built-in support for Apple’s 30-inch Cinema HD Display on the 2.7 GHz model. The new line also includes larger hard drives, a faster 16X SuperDrive(TM) with double-layer support and 512MB of memory across the line.

Powered by dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors, the Power Mac G5 provides a 128-bit memory architecture, delivers expansion of up to 8GB of fast 400 MHz DDR SDRAM and supports graphics cards with up to 256MB of video memory. The top model features two 2.7 GHz processors, each with an independent 1.35 GHz front-side bus for an amazing bandwidth of up to 21.6 GBps.

All new Power Mac G5 models come standard with dual-display support with either the ATI Radeon 9600 graphics card with 128MB of video memory or the ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB of video memory. The new Power Mac G5 line gives users new graphics options to drive Apple’s gorgeous 30-inch Cinema HD Display. The dual processor 2.7 GHz Power Mac G5 features built-in support to drive Apple’s breakthrough 30-inch Cinema HD Display right out of the box. Available as a build-to-order option on every model, the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL high-performance graphics card can drive up to two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Displays.

The new dual processor Power Mac G5 models will be available this week through the Apple Store, at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The new dual Power Mac G5 models complement the existing 1.8 GHz single processor Power Mac G5, providing customers with an affordable entry-level system priced at just $1,499 (US).

The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes: Dual 2.0 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (4GB maximum), 160GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive; AGP 8X Pro graphics slot, ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM, 3 PCI slots (64-bit 33MHz) and 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).

The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes: Dual 2.3 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum), 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive, AGP 8X Pro graphics slot, ATI Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM, 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz) and 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).

The Power Mac G5, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes: Dual 2.7 GHz 64-bit PowerPC G5, 512MB 400 MHz DDR SDRAM (8GB maximum), 250GB Serial ATA 7200 rpm hard drive, AGP 8X Pro graphics slot, ATI Radeon 9650 with 256MB DDR SDRAM and support for one 30-inch Apple, Cinema HD Display, 3 PCI-X slots (one 64-bit 133 MHz, two 64-bit 100 MHz) and 16X SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+/-R/CD-RW).