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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 5320CD
| image        = [[File:Performa5300CD.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 5320CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = All-in-one Personal Computer
| release date = November 1, 1995
| discontinued = August 1, 1996
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
| memory      = 8 MB or 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| 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 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 5400CD|Performa 5400CD]]
| model        = M4450J/A
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 5320CD''' is an all-in-one personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc., introduced on November 1, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_5320cd.html |title=Apple Macintosh Performa 5320CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is an upgraded variant of the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] with a faster 120 MHz processor and pre-installed TV/video input and output cards.
 
This model was sold only in Europe and Asia. It shares the same "Cordyceps" logic board as the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] but with the TV and video expansion slots pre-populated.
 
== Differences from Performa 5300CD ==
 
The Performa 5320CD differs from the [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] in the following ways:
 
* '''CPU Speed:''' 120 MHz (vs 100 MHz)
* '''TV/Video:''' Pre-installed TV tuner and video input/output cards
* '''L2 Cache:''' 256 KB included (vs optional on 5300CD)
* '''Market:''' Europe and Asia only
 
== Architecture and Processor ==
 
The Performa 5320CD uses the PowerPC 603e processor running at 120 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 (included)
 
== 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 or 16 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:''' 4X
 
== Display and Graphics ==
 
The Performa 5320CD 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.
 
== TV/Video System ==
 
Unlike the base [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]], the 5320CD includes pre-installed TV tuner and video input/output expansion cards, enabling:
 
* '''TV Reception:''' Integrated TV tuner card
* '''Video Input:''' S-video and composite input
* '''Video Output:''' S-video and composite output
 
These features occupied the TV and Video I/O expansion slots that were empty on the base model.
 
== 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]] — Base model (100 MHz)
* [[Macintosh Performa 5300]] — Non-CD variant
 
== References ==
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[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]