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

Revision as of 13:46, 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

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.

See Also

References

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