Product: ThunderCache Accelerator

Available for: Macintosh LC, LCII (Performa 400/405/410/430) &
Color Classic

NOTE: Currently the Color Classic ThunderCache accelerator is in the process of a design update and is not shipping. However, the ThunderPro and ThunderCachePro for the Color Classic are available.

Need Some Quick Cache?

	The MicroMac ThunderCache accelerator combines the pure speed of a 32MHz 68030 CPU with an ultra-fast 32KB cache memory for better CPU throughput of data. The optional 32MHz 68882 FPU makes working with spreadsheets and graphics a breeze.

ThunderCache Benefits:
32MHz 68030 increases CPU performance up to 220%
Optional 32MHz 68882 FPU (math coprocessor) boosts math speed up to 700%
32KB ultra-fast cache memory provides fast access for frequently used data
68030 CPU allows the use of Virtual Memory and RAM Doubler
System 7.0 , 7.1 and 7.5 compatible
Easily user-installable with step-by-step illustrated manual

Bring Your Mac up to Speed: Why settle for a slow and sluggish Macintosh when you can have affordable and powerful performance? The ThunderCache accelerator upgrades your Macintosh LC, LCII (Performa 400/405/410/430) or Color Classic with performance and speed to efficiently run today's powerful system and sophisticated application software by upgrading to a fast 68030 processor with 32KB cache.

The Benefits of Cache: The ThunderCache accelerator combines 68030 power with a 32-bit wide data path for ultra-high performance on your Macintosh. The 32KB cache stores 90% of the most frequently used data and instructions in its very fast memory. This allows you to run the latest system software, Internet applications and multimedia programs with astonishing speed.

Fast Math: If you add the optional 32MHz 68882 FPU, you boost the level of productivity in desktop publishing programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop that utilize an FPU. The performance of tasks as simple as recalculating a spreadsheet or as sophisticated as doing special filter effects and screen redraws in Photoshop increase up to 700%.


Installation: Installation is easy and takes approximately fifteen minutes. Simply open the case to your computer (on the Color Classic, simply slide the logic board out of the back of the Color Classic's case) and install the accelerator into the processor direct slot (PDS) on the logic board. Software installation consists of dragging one INIT (System Extension) from the accompanying Start-up disk to your System Folder.

MicroMac Delivers: ThunderCache accelerator board (optionally with FPU), Start-up and Utilities disks and a detailed, illustrated Installation Manual.

Product	MicroMac #	Performs at	Processor	Cache	FPU	Price
LC			16MHz 68020	none	none
ThunderCache	TCLC32	220%	32MHz 68030	32KB		was $199 now $99 special sale price
ThunderCache	TCLC32F	220%, FPU 700%	32MHz 68030	32KB	32MHz 68882	was $249 now $149 special sale price
LCII (Performa 400/405/410/430)			16MHz 68030	none	none
ThunderCache	TCLCII32	220%	32MHz 68030	32KB		was $199 now $99 special sale price
ThunderCache	TCLCII32F	220%, FPU 700%	32MHz 68030	32KB	32MHz 68882	was $249 now $149 special sale price
Color Classic			16MHz 68030	none	none
ThunderCache	TCCC32	220%	32MHz 68030	32KB		UNAVAILABLE Until further notice
ThunderCache	TCCC32F	220%, FPU 700%	32MHz 68030	32KB	32MHz 68882	UNAVAILABLE Until further notice

- Available Files to Download for the ThunderCache Accelerator -

Accelerator Software: MM Thunder v1.2.3

Utilities Software: Speedometer 4.0

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This page last modified on March 31, 1996 (mdh).