Editing Macintosh Performa 6360

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6360
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6360
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release date = October 17, 1996
| discontinued = October 1, 1997
| price        = US$1,500
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 160 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (8 MB on-board, expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
| display      = DB-15 video output (800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 8-bit)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo input and output with SRS 3D Surround Sound
| dimensions   = 4.3" H × 16.5" W × 12.6" D (10.95 × 41.95 × 32 cm)
| weight       = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD|Performa 6320CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6400|Performa 6400]]
| codename     = Alchemy (logic board)
| model        = N/A (Gestalt ID 58)
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6360''' is a [[PowerPC]]-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on October 17, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6360_160.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6360/160 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> Despite its similar name to the earlier [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300 series]], the 6360 uses a significantly different internal architecture based on the "Alchemy" logic board with faster DIMM-based memory, PCI expansion, and a faster 160 MHz processor.

The Performa 6360 shares its Alchemy logic board with the [[Macintosh Performa 6400|Performa 6400]] mini-tower and [[Macintosh Power Macintosh 5400|Power Macintosh 5400]] all-in-one.

== Hardware Overview ==

The Performa 6360 represents a significant upgrade from the 6300 series:

* '''Processor''': PowerPC 603e at 160 MHz with integrated FPU
* '''RAM''': 8 MB soldered on-board plus two 168-pin DIMM slots (70 ns), 16 MB standard, expandable to 136 MB
* '''Storage''': 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
* '''Video''': 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video
* '''Expansion''': one internal slot for '''6.88-inch PCI''' cards (the 6360 has no processor-direct slot), a 112-pin communications slot, a 60-pin video-in slot and a 10-pin TV tuner port

=== Key Differences from Performa 6300 Series ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Feature !! Performa 6300CD !! Performa 6360
|-
| Processor || 100 MHz 603e || 160 MHz 603e
|-
| RAM Type || 72-pin SIMM || 168-pin DIMM
|-
| Onboard RAM || None || 8 MB
|-
| Maximum RAM || 64 MB || 136 MB
|-
| Expansion || LC PDS || PCI
|-
| L2 Cache || 256K standard || 256K standard
|-
| CD-ROM || 4X || 8X
|-
| Logic Board || M3076 || Alchemy (Gestalt ID 58)
|}

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 6360 uses the Alchemy logic board, which provides a 64-bit data path to main memory—a significant improvement over the earlier 5200/6200/6300 series. The 40 MHz system bus communicates with the 160 MHz PowerPC 603e processor.

Third-party processor upgrades are available that can override the soldered CPU via the L2 cache slot.

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| RAM Type || 168-pin DIMM
|-
| RAM Speed || 70 ns
|-
| Standard RAM || 16 MB
|-
| Maximum RAM || 136 MB
|-
| Motherboard RAM || 8 MB (soldered)
|-
| RAM Slots || 2
|}

=== Storage Systems ===

* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" SuperDrive (manual insert)
* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X internal CD-ROM drive

== Display and Graphics ==

Video memory is integrated, with 1 MB of system RAM dedicated to video functions:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Resolution !! Color Depth
|-
| 640×480 || 16-bit (Thousands)
|-
| 800×600 || 16-bit (Thousands)
|-
| 832×624 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|-
| 1024×768 || 8-bit (256 colors)
|}

A second display can be supported with the addition of a PCI video card.

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, and general upkeep, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6400 General Maintenance]] page. The Performa 6360 shares the Alchemy logic board with the 6400 series.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the Alchemy logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6400 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing power issues, startup problems, and other common failures is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6400 Troubleshooting]] page.

== Technical Details ==
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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===

{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification (Macintosh Performa 6360, 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603e @ 160 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 64-bit data path
|-
| '''System Bus''' || 40 MHz
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 16 MB (expandable to 136 MB)
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 32 KB
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || 256K (Apple: standard)
|-
| '''Video''' || 800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 8-bit
|-
| '''Sound''' || 16-bit stereo input and output, SRS 3D Surround Sound
|-
| '''Disks''' || 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 8X CD-ROM
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, SCSI, 2× GeoPort Serial, Audio I/O, Video out
|}

=== Power Specifications ===

* Input: '''90–270 VAC''', '''43–67 Hz''' &mdash; the 6360 has a wider input range than the rest of the
  6200/6300 family, which Apple gives as 100–240 VAC at 47–63 Hz
* Maximum power: '''150 W''' (125 W on the rest of the family)

== Apple service data ==

Apple's ''Performa 6200/6300 Series'' Service Source volume treats the 6360 as an exception to almost
every line of the family specification.<ref name="ss6200">Apple Computer, ''Performa 6200/6300 Series'', Service Source. Hosted here as [[Performa 6200/6300 Series Service Source]] ([[:File:Performa_6200.6300.pdf]]). Specifications and Additional Procedures &mdash; Battery Verification chapters.</ref>

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{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%;"
! Item !! Apple's figure for the Performa 6360
|-
| Processor || PowerPC 603e, 160 MHz
|-
| DRAM || 16 MB, expandable to 136 MB in two sockets (168-pin, 70 ns or faster DIMMs)
|-
| Level 2 cache || 256K, standard
|-
| Sound || 16-bit '''stereophonic''' input and output featuring '''SRS 3D Surround Sound'''; sample rates 11.025, 22.05 and 44.1 kHz; sound-input connector line level 2 Vpp maximum into 10 kilohms; sound-output 2 Vpp maximum into 32 ohms
|-
| Speakers || '''One''' built-in speaker, one front headphone jack, one rear line-level output &mdash; the rest of the family has two speakers and two output ports
|-
| Video || 640×480 16-bit; 800×600 16-bit at 60 Hz (supports video input at 8-bit or less); 800×600 8-bit at 72 Hz (no video input); 832×624 8-bit at 75 Hz; 1024×768 8-bit at 60 or 70 Hz (no video input)
|-
| Line voltage || '''90–270 VAC''', '''43–67 Hz'''
|-
| Power || '''150 W'''
|-
| Case || Height 4.3 in. (10.95 cm), '''width 16.5 in. (41.95 cm)''', '''depth 12.6 in. (32 cm)'''; 17 lb / 19 lb with CD-ROM
|-
| Humidity || Noncondensing 5–95% (the rest of the family is 20–95%)
|-
| PRAM battery || Apple's symptom chart calls it a '''4.5 V''' battery; verify on the 10 V DC scale and '''replace below 3.0 V'''
|}

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6400]]
* [[Macintosh Power Macintosh 5400|Power Macintosh 5400]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]