Macintosh Performa 5300
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| Macintosh Performa 5300 | |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Type | All-in-one Personal Computer |
| Released | October 17, 1995 |
| Discontinued | May 1996 |
| CPU | PowerPC 603e @ 100 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB) |
| Storage | 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy |
| Display | 15" shadow mask CRT (640×480 at 16-bit, 832×624 at 8-bit) |
| Sound | 8-bit stereo, PlainTalk microphone |
| Dimensions | 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D |
| Weight | 47 lbs (21.3 kg) |
| OS / Firmware | System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1 |
| Predecessor | Performa 5200CD |
| Successor | Performa 5400CD |
| Codename | Trailblazer, Bongo, Rebound |
The Macintosh Performa 5300 is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on October 17, 1995. It is a non-CD-ROM variant of the Performa 5300CD, sharing the same PowerPC 603e processor and 15" display but without the CD-ROM drive.
The Performa 5300 was intended as a lower-cost entry point for consumers who did not require CD-ROM functionality. It shares its logic board (codenamed "Cordyceps") with the Performa 5200CD and Performa 5300CD.[1]
Differences from Performa 5300CD
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5300 differs from the Performa 5300CD in the following ways:
- CD-ROM: Not included (vs 4X CD-ROM)
- Price: Lower entry price point
All other specifications (CPU, RAM, display, expansion) are identical to the 5300CD.
Architecture and Processor
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5300 uses the PowerPC 603e processor running at 100 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path, though the memory subsystem operates at 32-bit width due to the LC-derived architecture.
Cache Configuration
[edit | edit source]- L1 Cache: 32 KB
- L2 Cache: 256 KB
Memory and Storage
[edit | edit source]RAM Configuration
[edit | edit source]| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | 72-pin SIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 80 ns |
| Standard RAM | 8 MB |
| Maximum RAM | 64 MB |
| RAM Slots | 2 |
Storage Systems
[edit | edit source]- Hard Drive: 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
- Floppy Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
- CD-ROM: None
Display and Graphics
[edit | edit source]The Performa 5300 features a built-in 15" Shadow Mask CRT display supporting:
- 640×480 at 16-bit color
- 800×600 at 8-bit color
- 832×624 at 8-bit color
Video memory consists of 1 MB dedicated from system RAM.
General Maintenance
[edit | edit source]For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 5300CD General Maintenance page.
Capacitor Replacement Guide
[edit | edit source]Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the Macintosh Performa 5300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.
Troubleshooting
[edit | edit source]A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the Macintosh Performa 5300CD Troubleshooting page.
See Also
[edit | edit source]- Macintosh Performa 5300CD — CD-ROM variant (100 MHz)
- Macintosh Performa 5320CD — 120 MHz variant with TV/video