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	\| image =		\| image = [[File:PowerMacintosh_6300.jpg]]
	\| caption = Power Macintosh 6300		\| caption = Power Macintosh 6300
	\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.		\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
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	== Model Variants ==		== Model Variants ==

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	! Model !! Processor !! Standard RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM		! Model !! Processor !! Standard RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM

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	{{Infobox computer		{{Infobox computer
	\| name = Power Macintosh 6300		\| name = Power Macintosh 6300
	\| image = ~~[[File:Macintosh_Performa_6300.jpg]]~~		\| image =
	\| caption = Power Macintosh 6300		\| caption = Power Macintosh 6300
	\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.		\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
	\| type = Personal Computer		\| type = Personal Computer
	\| ~~release_date~~ = June 27, 1996		\| release date = June 27, 1996
	\| discontinued = July 1, 1997		\| discontinued = July 1, 1997
	\| cpu = PowerPC 603e @ ~~100/120~~ MHz		\| price = Asia only
			\| cpu = PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz
	\| memory = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)		\| memory = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
	\| storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive		\| storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
	\| display = ~~External (~~640×480 at 16-bit)		\| display = 640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
	\| os = ~~System~~ 7.5.1~~, 7.5.3~~ – ~~Mac OS~~ 9.1		\| sound = Stereo 16-bit
			\| dimensions = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
			\| weight = 19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
			\| os = Mac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1
	\| predecessor = [[Power Macintosh 6200]]		\| predecessor = [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
	\| successor = ~~[[Power Macintosh 6400]]~~		\| successor =
			\| codename =
	\| model = M3076		\| model = M3076
	}}		}}
	The '''Power Macintosh 6300''' is a ~~desktop Macintosh~~ computer ~~released~~ on June 27, 1996.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6300_120.html \|title=Power Macintosh 6300/120 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It features a PowerPC 603e processor ~~available at 100 MHz or 120 MHz~~ with ~~a 40 MHz~~ system ~~bus~~.		The '''Power Macintosh 6300''' is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on June 27, 1996.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6300_120.html \|title=Power Macintosh 6300/120 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It uses the compact desktop case design of the [[Macintosh Quadra 630]] and features a PowerPC 603e processor. The Power Macintosh 6300 was sold primarily in Asia, while the consumer version—the [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD\|Performa 6320CD]]—was sold worldwide with an additional TV/video system.

	~~This model was sold only in Asia. The consumer version, the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD\|Performa 6300CD]], was sold worldwide with the addition of a TV/video system.~~		== Model Variants ==

	== ~~Hardware Overview ==~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
			\|-
			! Model !! Processor !! Standard RAM !! Hard Drive !! CD-ROM
			\|-
			\| 6300/100 \|\| 100 MHz \|\| 16 MB \|\| 1.2 GB \|\| 4X
			\|-
			\| 6300/120 \|\| 120 MHz \|\| 16 MB \|\| 1.2 GB \|\| 4X
			\|}

	=== Processor ~~and Memory =~~==		== Architecture and Processor ==
	~~The Power Macintosh 6300 uses a PowerPC 603e processor at 100 or 120 MHz with a 32-bit processor and 64-bit data path. It has 32K of L1 cache and 256K of L2 cache.~~

	~~RAM uses 72~~-~~pin SIMMs at 80 ns minimum speed,~~ with ~~2 RAM slots supporting up to~~ 64 MB ~~total. 1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.~~		* '''Processor:''' PowerPC 603e
			* '''Clock Speed:''' 100 MHz or 120 MHz
			* '''Architecture:''' 32-bit processor with 64-bit data path
			* '''FPU:''' Integrated
			* '''System Bus:''' 40 MHz
			* '''L1 Cache:''' 32 KB
			* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB
			* '''ROM:''' 4 MB

	=== Storage ===		== Memory and Storage ==
	~~The system includes a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is standard.~~

	~~=== Display ===~~		* '''RAM Type:''' 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
	~~The system supports a single external display at 640×480 at~~ 16~~-bit or 800×600/832×624 at 8-bit~~. ~~A second display can be added with an expansion video card~~.		* '''RAM Slots:''' 2
			* '''Standard RAM:''' 16 MB
			* '''Maximum RAM:''' 64 MB
			* '''Hard Drive:''' 1.2 GB IDE
			* '''Floppy Drive:''' 1.44 MB 3.5"
			* '''CD-ROM:''' 4X

	==~~= Expansion =~~==		== Display and Graphics ==
	~~The system has one LC PDS slot, plus Comm, TV, and video input/output expansion slots.~~

	=== ~~Case Design~~ ===		* '''Resolution:''' 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
	~~The 6300 uses the Macintosh Quadra 630 case form factor.~~		* '''Video RAM:''' 1 MB (from system RAM)

			== Input/Output and Expansion ==

			* '''LC PDS Slot:''' 1
			* '''Comm Slot:''' 1
			* '''Video I/O Slots:''' Input and output
			* '''TV Tuner Slot:''' 1
			* '''Serial Ports:''' 2
			* '''Ethernet:''' 10Base-T (optional)

			== Power ==

			* '''Input:''' 100V–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
			* '''Maximum Power:''' 55 Watts

	== General Maintenance ==		== General Maintenance ==
	For detailed maintenance ~~practices~~, refer to the [[Macintosh ~~Performa 6300CD General Maintenance\|~~General Maintenance]] page ~~(shared hardware with Performa 6300CD)~~.
			For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 6300 General Maintenance]] page.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
	~~For troubleshooting information, see~~ the [[Macintosh ~~Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting\|~~Troubleshooting]] page.
			See the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Troubleshooting]] page.

	== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==		== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
	~~For capacitor replacement guidelines, see~~ the [[Macintosh ~~Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide\|~~Capacitor Replacement Guide]].
			See the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.

			== Specifications ==

			Full technical specifications are available on the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Specifications]] page.

			== Related Models ==

			* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
			* [[Macintosh Performa 6310CD]]
			* [[Macintosh Performa 6320CD]]

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
	* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]		* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
	* [[~~Power~~ Macintosh ~~6400~~]]		* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]

	== References ==		== References ==
	<references />		<references />

	~~{{Navbox-AppleVintage}}~~

	[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]		[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]		{{Infobox computer
			\| name = Power Macintosh 6300
			\| image = [[File:Macintosh_Performa_6300.jpg]]
			\| caption = Power Macintosh 6300
			\| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
			\| type = Personal Computer
			\| release_date = June 27, 1996
			\| discontinued = July 1, 1997
			\| cpu = PowerPC 603e @ 100/120 MHz
			\| memory = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
			\| storage = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive
			\| display = External (640×480 at 16-bit)
			\| os = System 7.5.1, 7.5.3 – Mac OS 9.1
			\| predecessor = [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
			\| successor = [[Power Macintosh 6400]]
			\| model = M3076
			}}
			The '''Power Macintosh 6300''' is a desktop Macintosh computer released on June 27, 1996.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/specs/powermac_6300_120.html \|title=Power Macintosh 6300/120 Specs \|publisher=EveryMac.com \|access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It features a PowerPC 603e processor available at 100 MHz or 120 MHz with a 40 MHz system bus.

			This model was sold only in Asia. The consumer version, the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD\|Performa 6300CD]], was sold worldwide with the addition of a TV/video system.

			== Hardware Overview ==

			=== Processor and Memory ===
			The Power Macintosh 6300 uses a PowerPC 603e processor at 100 or 120 MHz with a 32-bit processor and 64-bit data path. It has 32K of L1 cache and 256K of L2 cache.

			RAM uses 72-pin SIMMs at 80 ns minimum speed, with 2 RAM slots supporting up to 64 MB total. 1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function.

			=== Storage ===
			The system includes a 1.2 GB IDE hard drive and a 4X CD-ROM drive. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is standard.

			=== Display ===
			The system supports a single external display at 640×480 at 16-bit or 800×600/832×624 at 8-bit. A second display can be added with an expansion video card.

			=== Expansion ===
			The system has one LC PDS slot, plus Comm, TV, and video input/output expansion slots.

			=== Case Design ===
			The 6300 uses the Macintosh Quadra 630 case form factor.

			== General Maintenance ==
			For detailed maintenance practices, refer to the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance\|General Maintenance]] page (shared hardware with Performa 6300CD).

			== Troubleshooting ==
			For troubleshooting information, see the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting\|Troubleshooting]] page.

			== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
			For capacitor replacement guidelines, see the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide\|Capacitor Replacement Guide]].

			== See Also ==
			* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
			* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
			* [[Power Macintosh 6400]]

			== References ==
			<references />

			{{Navbox-AppleVintage}}

			[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

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