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	\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5300		\| caption = Macintosh Performa 5300
	\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.		\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD]]		{{Infobox computer
			\| name = Macintosh Performa 5300
			\| image = [[File:Performa5300CD.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 ==
			<references />

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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