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{{Infobox computer
| name        = Macintosh Performa 6320CD
| image        = [[File:Macintosh Performa 6300.jpg]]
| caption      = Macintosh Performa 6320CD
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc.
| type        = Personal Computer
| release date = April 22, 1996
| discontinued = October 1, 1996
| price        = n/a
| cpu          = PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
| memory      = 16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
| storage      = 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
| display      = DB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit)
| sound        = Monophonic input, stereo output
| dimensions  = 4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
| weight      = 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
| os          = System 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
| predecessor  = [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]]
| successor    = [[Macintosh Performa 6360|Performa 6360]]
| model        = M3076
}}
The '''Macintosh Performa 6320CD''' is a [[PowerPC]]-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on April 22, 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/specs/mac_performa_6320cd.html |title=Macintosh Performa 6320CD Specs |publisher=EveryMac.com |access-date=2026-02-10}}</ref> It is an upgraded version of the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]], featuring a faster 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor and a bundled TV/Video input card.
 
The Performa 6320CD shares its logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42) with the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD|Performa 6300CD]] and [[Macintosh Performa 5300CD|Performa 5300CD]] all-in-one system.
 
== Hardware Overview ==
 
The Performa 6320CD differs from the base 6300CD in processor speed and included video capabilities:
 
* '''Processor''': PowerPC 603e at 120 MHz with integrated FPU
* '''RAM''': 16 MB standard via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
* '''Storage''': 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
* '''Video''': 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
* '''Expansion''': LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot
 
=== Differences from Performa 6300CD ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%"
|-
! Feature !! Performa 6300CD !! Performa 6320CD
|-
| Processor || 100 MHz 603e || 120 MHz 603e
|-
| TV/Video Card || Not included || Bundled
|-
| Monitor || 15" bundled || 15" bundled
|}
 
== General Maintenance ==
 
For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance]] page.
 
== Capacitor Replacement Guide ==
 
Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide]] page.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
 
A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting]] page.
 
== Technical Details ==
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=== System Architecture at a Glance ===
 
{| class="wikitable styled-table" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
! Sub-system !! Specification (Macintosh Performa 6320CD, 1996)
|-
| '''CPU''' || PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
|-
| '''Bus width''' || 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU)
|-
| '''ROM''' || 4 MB
|-
| '''RAM''' || 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
|-
| '''L1 Cache''' || 32 KB
|-
| '''L2 Cache''' || 256 KB
|-
| '''Video''' || 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit
|-
| '''Video Input''' || TV/Video card (bundled)
|-
| '''Sound''' || Mono input, stereo output
|-
| '''Disks''' || 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
|-
| '''Ports''' || ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out
|}
 
=== Power Specifications ===
 
* Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
* Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Macintosh Performa 6300CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6310CD]]
* [[Macintosh Performa 6360]]
* [[Macintosh Quadra 630]]
 
== References ==
 
<references />
 
[[Category:Apple Vintage Computers]]

Latest revision as of 13:26, 10 February 2026

Macintosh Performa 6320CD
Macintosh Performa 6320CD
Specifications
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
TypePersonal Computer
ReleasedApril 22, 1996
DiscontinuedOctober 1, 1996
Intro pricen/a
CPUPowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
Memory16 MB RAM (expandable to 64 MB)
Storage1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM
DisplayDB-15 video output (640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit)
SoundMonophonic input, stereo output
Dimensions4.3" H × 12.6" W × 16.5" D (10.9 × 32 × 41.9 cm)
Weight19 lbs (8.6 kg)
OS / FirmwareSystem 7.5.1 – Mac OS 9.1
PredecessorPerforma 6300CD
SuccessorPerforma 6360
Model no.M3076

The Macintosh Performa 6320CD is a PowerPC-based desktop personal computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. and released on April 22, 1996.[1] It is an upgraded version of the Performa 6300CD, featuring a faster 120 MHz PowerPC 603e processor and a bundled TV/Video input card.

The Performa 6320CD shares its logic board (Model M3076, Gestalt ID 42) with the Performa 6300CD and Performa 5300CD all-in-one system.

Hardware Overview

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The Performa 6320CD differs from the base 6300CD in processor speed and included video capabilities:

  • Processor: PowerPC 603e at 120 MHz with integrated FPU
  • RAM: 16 MB standard via two 72-pin SIMM slots (80 ns), expandable to 64 MB
  • Storage: 1.2 GB IDE hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, 1.44 MB floppy
  • Video: 1 MB system RAM dedicated to video (640×480 16-bit, 800×600/832×624 8-bit)
  • Expansion: LC PDS slot, communications slot, video I/O slot, TV tuner slot

Differences from Performa 6300CD

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Feature Performa 6300CD Performa 6320CD
Processor 100 MHz 603e 120 MHz 603e
TV/Video Card Not included Bundled
Monitor 15" bundled 15" bundled

General Maintenance

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For detailed maintenance practices including cleaning, PRAM battery management, connector corrosion prevention, and voltage adjustments, refer to the dedicated Macintosh Performa 6300CD General Maintenance page.

Capacitor Replacement Guide

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Detailed capacitor replacement guidelines for the logic board can be found on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Capacitor Replacement Guide page.

Troubleshooting

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A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addressing no power, startup issues, video problems, and other common failures is available on the Macintosh Performa 6300CD Troubleshooting page.

Technical Details

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System Architecture at a Glance

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Sub-system Specification (Macintosh Performa 6320CD, 1996)
CPU PowerPC 603e @ 120 MHz
Bus width 32-bit data (I/O) • 64-bit data (CPU)
ROM 4 MB
RAM 16 MB (expandable to 64 MB)
L1 Cache 32 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB
Video 640×480 16-bit, 800×600 8-bit
Video Input TV/Video card (bundled)
Sound Mono input, stereo output
Disks 1.2 GB IDE HDD, 1.44 MB floppy, 4X CD-ROM
Ports ADB, SCSI, 2× Serial, Audio I/O, Video out

Power Specifications

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  • Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
  • Maximum power consumption: 55 Watts

See Also

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References

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  1. ↑ Macintosh Performa 6320CD Specs, EveryMac.com—link(accessed 2026-02-10)
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