Editing Power Macintosh 6300

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Power Macintosh 6300
| image        = [[File:PowerMacintosh_6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Power Macintosh 6300
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = June 27, 1996
| discontinued = July 1, 1997
| price        = Asia only
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = 640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit
| dimensions   = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight       = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = Mac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
| successor    = 
| codename     = 
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Power Macintosh 6300''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on June 27, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6300_120.html |title=Power Macintosh 6300/120 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It uses the compact desktop case design of the [[Macintosh Quadra 630]] and features a PowerPC 603e processor. The Power Macintosh 6300 was sold primarily in Asia, while the consumer version—the [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD|Performa 6320CD]]—was sold worldwide with an additional TV/video system.

== Model Variants ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
|-
! Model !! Processor !! Standard RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM
|-
| 6300/100 || 100 MHz || 16 MB || 1.2 GB || 4X
|-
| 6300/120 || 120 MHz || 16 MB || 1.2 GB || 4X
|}

== Architecture and Processor ==

* '''Processor:''' PowerPC 603e
* '''Clock Speed:''' 100 MHz or 120 MHz
* '''Architecture:''' 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
* '''FPU:''' Integrated
* '''System Bus:''' 40 MHz
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB
* '''ROM:''' 4 MB

== Memory and Storage ==

* '''RAM Type:''' 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
* '''RAM Slots:''' 2
* '''Standard RAM:''' 16 MB
* '''Maximum RAM:''' 64 MB
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5"
* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X

== Display and Graphics ==

* '''Resolution:''' 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
* '''Video RAM:''' 1 MB (from system RAM)

== Input/Output and Expansion ==

* '''LC PDS Slot:''' 1
* '''Comm Slot:''' 1
* '''Video I/O Slots:''' Input and output
* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1
* '''Serial Ports:''' 2
* '''Ethernet:''' 10Base-T (optional)

== Power ==

* '''Input:''' 100V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
* '''Maximum Power:''' 55 Watts

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 6300 General Maintenance]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

See the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Troubleshooting]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

See the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Specifications ==

Full technical specifications are available on the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Specifications]] page.

== Related Models ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6310CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD]]

== See Also ==

* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]