Apple Macintosh Performa 6400/200 (VEE) Specs
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The Apple Macintosh Performa 6400/200 features a 200 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 2.4 GB hard drive, an 8X CD-ROM drive, and an SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer packed in a sleek, rounded tower case.
The Performa 6400/200 (Video Editing Edition) shipped with 32 MB of RAM, video in/out cards, and all needed software to make QuickTime and VHS movies.
This model was the last Performa in the US market. Subsequent Apple desktop computers for the consumer market were added to the Power Macintosh series.
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Introduction Date: |
August 7, 1996 |
Discontinued Date: |
August 1, 1997 |
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 1996. |
Processor Speed: |
200 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 603e |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
System Bus Speed: |
40 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k (Optional) |
RAM Type: |
168-pin DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
70 ns |
Details: |
Supports two 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs. |
Standard RAM: |
16 MB, 32 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
136 MB |
Motherboard RAM: |
8 MB |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
Details: |
RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. |
Video Card: |
Integrated* |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated* |
Details: |
*1 MB of system RAM is dedicated to video function. |
Standard VRAM: |
1 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
1 MB |
Details: |
When system RAM is upgraded, 1 MB of RAM remains dedicated to video function. |
Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
800x600* |
Details: |
*By default, this model supports a single display at 640x480 or 800x600 at 16-bit or 832x624 or 1024x768 at 8-bit. |
2nd Display Support: |
Single Display* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
Variable* |
Details: |
*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
2.4 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
IDE |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 2.4 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
8X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
Details: |
By default, this model is configured with an 8X CD-ROM drive. |
Standard Modem: |
28.8k (Internal) |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
Details: |
*10Base-T Ethernet was available as an option. |
Expansion Slots: |
2 PCI, Comm, Video In, TV* |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Details: |
*This model has two PCI slots as well as Comm, TV, and video input expansion slots. The Video Editing Edition configuration shipped with the video input and one PCI slot occupied by default. |
Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh Performa 6400 |
Apple Order No: |
M5168LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Performa 6400 Series |
Details: |
*M5168LL/A refers to the standard configuration of this model. The "Video Editing Edition" was assigned order number M5609LL/A. |
Apple Model No: |
M3548 |
Gestalt ID: |
58 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M3548 Model Number and 58 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
4.5V Alkaline |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
Original Mac OS: |
7.5.3 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.5.3-9.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
16.0 x 7.8 x 16.9 |
Avg. Weight: |
44.5 lbs (20.2 kg) |
Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (40.6 cm, 19.8 cm, 42.9 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$2100, US$2800 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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