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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Power Macintosh 6300
| image        = [[File:PowerMacintosh_6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Power Macintosh 6300
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| release date = June 27, 1996
| discontinued = July 1, 1997
| price        = Asia only
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = 640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
| 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]]
| successor    =
| codename    =
| model        = M3076
}}
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.
 
== Model Variants ==
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
|-
! 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
|}
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
* '''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
 
== Memory and Storage ==
 
* '''RAM Type:''' 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
* '''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
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
* '''Resolution:''' 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
* '''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 ==
 
For detailed maintenance information, refer to the [[Power Macintosh 6300 General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
See the [[Power Macintosh 6300 Troubleshooting]] page.
 
== 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 ==
 
* [[Power Macintosh 6200]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
 
== References ==
<references />
 
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:49, 10 February 2026


Power Macintosh 6300
Power Macintosh 6300
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedJune 27, 1996
DiscontinuedJuly 1, 1997
Intro priceAsia only
CPUPowerPC 603e @ 100–120 MHz
Memory16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
Display640×480 @ 16-bit (max)
SoundStereo 16-bit
Dimensions4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
Weight19.0 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareMac OS 7.5.1 – 9.1
PredecessorPower Macintosh 6200
Model no.M3076

The Power Macintosh 6300 is a personal computer introduced by Apple Computer on June 27, 1996.[1] 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 Performa 6320CD—was sold worldwide with an additional TV/video system.

Model Variants

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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

Architecture and Processor

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  • 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

Memory and Storage

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  • RAM Type: 72-pin SIMM (80 ns minimum)
  • 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

Display and Graphics

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  • Resolution: 640×480 (16-bit), 800×600 and 832×624 (8-bit)
  • Video RAM: 1 MB (from system RAM)

Input/Output and Expansion

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  • 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

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

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance information, refer to the Power Macintosh 6300 General Maintenance page.

Troubleshooting

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See the Power Macintosh 6300 Troubleshooting page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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See the Power Macintosh 6300 Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Specifications

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

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See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Power Macintosh 6300/120 Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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