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Apple Macintosh Performa 6112CD Specs

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Apple Macintosh Performa 6112CDThe Apple Macintosh Performa 6112CD, based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 60 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 250 MB hard drive and a 2X CD-ROM drive in a low-profile desktop case. This model also shipped with a 15" Apple color monitor.

The Performa 6112CD is the same as the Performa 6110CD, except that the 6112CD shipped with a "gaming software" bundle and an external modem.

The business version of this model is the Power Macintosh 6100/60 and the server version is the WGS 6150/60.


  • Tech Specs
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November 1, 1994 July 1, 1995
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1994.
60 MHz PowerPC 601
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
Third-Party* Integrated
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.
30 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 256k (Optional)
Details: N/A
72-pin SIMM 80 ns
Details: N/A
8 MB 136 MB*
Details: *This model formally can be upgraded to a maximum of 72 MB of RAM, but third-parties have discovered it actually can support 136 MB with two 64 MB SIMMs and the 8 MB of onboard memory.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
8 MB 2*
Details: *SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs.
Integrated* Integrated*
Details: *640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
640k 640k
Details: When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function.
Single Display* 640x480*
Details: *By default, this model supports a single display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
250 MB SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is configured with a 250 MB internal SCSI hard drive.
2X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: By default, this model is configured with a 2X CD-ROM drive.
14.4k (External)* AAUI-15
Details: *This model shipped with an external Geoport-compatible 14.4k Global Village modem.
1 601 PDS or 7" NuBus* None
Details: *NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A).
Desktop Macintosh Centris 610
Details: N/A
M3434LL/A Performa 6100 Series
Details: N/A
M1596 75
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M1596 Model Number and 75 Gestalt ID.

For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
3.6V Lithium N/A
Details: N/A
7.1.2 7.1.2-7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6 14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (8.6 cm, 41.4 cm, 39.6 cm).
US$2600 N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing).


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1 (HDI-45) None
Details: N/A
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
None 2*
Details: *Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).
None* 1 (AAUI-15)
Details: AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.

*It shipped with an external Geoport compatible 14.4k modem.
None None
Details: N/A
1 (PlainTalk) None
Details: N/A
1 (16-Bit Stereo) 1 (Rear-Mounted)
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 210 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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