Editing Macintosh Performa 5430

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 5430
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 5200.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5430
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release_date = August 1, 1996
| discontinued = December 1, 1997
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 160 MHz
| memory       = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 136 MB)
| storage      = 1.6 GB IDE hard drive, 8X CD-ROM
| display      = 15" shadow mask CRT (800×600 16-bit, 1024×768 8-bit)
| sound        = 16-bit stereo output, 16-bit mono input, SRS surround
| dimensions   = 17.5" H × 15.1" W × 16.0" D (44.5 × 38.4 × 40.6 cm)
| weight       = 47 lbs (21.3 kg)
| os           = System 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5500|Performa 5500]]
| codename     = Alchemy
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5430''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on August 1, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5400_160.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5400/160 Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is an upgraded variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]] with a faster 160 MHz processor and 8X CD-ROM drive, sold exclusively in Europe.

The Performa 5430 is also known as the Performa 5400/160 and shares the same Alchemy logic board as the base 5400CD, but with the faster processor option.

== Differences from Performa 5400CD ==

The Performa 5430 differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]] in the following ways:

* '''CPU Speed:''' 160 MHz (vs 120 MHz)
* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X (vs 4X)
* '''Display Resolution:''' Supports 800×600 at 16-bit (vs 640×480)
* '''Market:''' Europe only
* '''Introduction:''' August 1996 (vs April 1996)

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 5430 uses a PowerPC 603e processor running at 160 MHz on a 40 MHz system bus. The 603e is a 32-bit processor with a 64-bit data path and integrated floating-point unit.

=== Cache Configuration ===
* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB (16 KB instruction, 16 KB data)
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB (optional)

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 168-pin DIMM
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 70 ns
|-
| '''Motherboard RAM''' || 8 MB soldered
|-
| '''Standard RAM''' || 16 MB
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 136 MB
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2
|}

=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.6 GB IDE internal drive
* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5" manual-eject
* '''CD-ROM:''' 8X

== Display and Graphics ==

The built-in 15" shadow mask CRT supports:
* 640×480 at 16-bit color
* 800×600 at 16-bit color
* 832×624 at 8-bit color
* 1024×768 at 8-bit color (external mirroring)

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD]] — Base model (120 MHz)
* [[Macintosh Performa 5440]] — 180 MHz variant (black case)

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]