Editing Macintosh Performa 6117CD

{{Infobox computer
| name         = Macintosh Performa 6117CD
| image        = [[File:Power_Macintosh_6100.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6117CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type         = Personal Computer
| release_date = November 1, 1994
| discontinued = July 1, 1995
| cpu          = PowerPC 601 @ 60 MHz
| memory       = 8 MB RAM (expandable to 72 MB)
| storage      = 700 MB SCSI HDD, 2x CD-ROM
| display      = Apple Multiple Scan 15 Display (bundled)
| sound        = Stereo 16-bit input/output, mono speaker
| dimensions   = 3.4" H × 16.3" W × 15.6" D
| weight       = 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
| os           = System 7.5 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 475|Performa 475]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6200CD|Performa 6200CD]]
| codename     = Piltdown Man
| model        = M1596
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6117CD''' is a consumer-oriented personal computer released on November 1, 1994.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6110cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6110CD |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is the high-storage variant of the Performa 6100 series with a 700 MB hard drive, offering the largest storage capacity in the series.

== Differences from Performa 6110CD ==

The Performa 6117CD differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD|Performa 6110CD]] in the following ways:

* '''Hard Drive:''' 700 MB (vs 250 MB)

All other specifications are identical. This model did not include the productivity software bundles of the 6112CD or 6115CD.

== Architecture and Processor ==

The Performa 6117CD uses the PowerPC 601 processor running at 60 MHz on a 30 MHz system bus.

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

== Memory and Storage ==

=== RAM Configuration ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| '''RAM Type''' || 72-pin FPM or EDO SIMMs
|-
| '''Minimum Speed''' || 80 ns
|-
| '''Motherboard RAM''' || 8 MB soldered
|-
| '''Maximum RAM''' || 72 MB
|-
| '''RAM Slots''' || 2 (matched pairs)
|}

=== Storage Systems ===
* '''Hard Drive:''' 700 MB internal SCSI
* '''Optical:''' 2x CD-ROM (Apple 300i)
* '''Floppy:''' 1.44 MB SuperDrive

== Display and Graphics ==

* '''Standard Resolution:''' 640×480 at 16-bit color
* '''Maximum Resolution:''' 832×624 at 8-bit color
* '''VRAM:''' 640 KB

== General Maintenance ==

For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD General Maintenance]] page.

== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==

Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

== Troubleshooting ==

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD Troubleshooting]] page.

== See Also ==

* [[Macintosh Performa 6110CD]] — 250 MB HDD
* [[Macintosh Performa 6118CD]] — 500 MB HDD, both bundles

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