Editing Macintosh Performa 5300

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 5300
| image        = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_5200.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5300
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release date = 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           = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|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 [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|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 [[Macintosh Performa 5200CD|Performa 5200CD]] and [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://apple.fandom.com/wiki/Macintosh_Performa_5300 |title=Macintosh Performa 5300 |publisher=Apple Wiki |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref>

== Differences from Performa 5300CD ==

The Performa 5300 differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|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 ==

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 ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 72-pin SIMM
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 80 ns
|-
| '''Standard RAM''' || 8 MB
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 64 MB
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2
|}

=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-inject
* '''CD-ROM:''' None

== Display and Graphics ==

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 ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]] — CD-ROM variant (100 MHz)
* [[Macintosh Performa 5320CD]] — 120 MHz variant with TV/video

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