Apple Macintosh Performa 6118CD Specs
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The Apple Macintosh Performa 6118CD, based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 60 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB of RAM, a 500 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 and an external 28.8k modem.
The Performa 6118CD is exactly the same as the Performa 6110CD, except that the 6118CD shipped with a faster 28.8k modem and a larger 500 MB hard drive.
The business version of this model is the Power Macintosh 6100/60 and the server version is the WGS 6150/60.
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| Introduction Date: |
November 1, 1994 |
Discontinued Date: |
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. |
| Processor Speed: |
60 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 601 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Third-Party* |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
30 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k (Optional) |
| RAM Type: |
72-pin SIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
80 ns |
| Standard RAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
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. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
8 MB |
RAM Slots: |
2* |
| Details: |
*SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs. |
| Video Card: |
Integrated* |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated* |
| Details: |
*640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function. |
| Standard VRAM: |
640k |
Maximum VRAM: |
640k |
| Details: |
When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function. |
| Display Support: |
Single Display* |
Resolution Support: |
640x480* |
| Details: |
*By default, this model supports a single display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 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: |
500 MB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with a 500 MB internal SCSI hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
2X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
| Details: |
By default, this model is configured with a 2X CD-ROM drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
28.8k (External)* |
Standard Ethernet: |
AAUI-15 |
| Details: |
*This model shipped with an external Geoport-compatible 28.8k Global Village modem. |
| Expansion Slots: |
1 601 PDS or 7" NuBus* |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
*NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A). |
| Case Type: |
Desktop |
Form Factor: |
Macintosh Centris 610 |
| Apple Order No: |
M3647LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Performa 6100 Series |
| Apple Model No: |
M1596 |
Gestalt ID: |
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. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Original Mac OS: |
7.1.2 |
Supported Mac OS: |
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. |
| Dimensions: |
3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6 |
Avg. Weight: |
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (8.6 cm, 41.4 cm, 39.6 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$2800 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing). |
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