Macintosh Performa 6400

The Macintosh Performa 6400 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1996 to 1997 as part of the Macintosh Performa series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on August 7, 1996, and its price started at $2100.

The new Performa 6400 features a 180 MHz or 200 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB or 32 MB of RAM, 1.6 GB or 2.4 GB hard drive, 8x CD-ROM drive, and 1.44 MB floppy drive.

This Performa has been discontinued on August 1, 1997.

Today Macintosh Performa 6400 is 27 years old!

Macintosh Performa 6400
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Macintosh Performa 6400 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedAugust 7, 1996
DiscontinuedJuly 12, 1996 (180 MHz)
August 1, 1997 (200 MHz)
Model Identifier58
Model NumberM3548
Order NumberM5167LL/A (180 MHz)
M5168LL/A (200 MHz)
M5609LL/A (200 MHz Video Editing Edition)
Original Price$2,100
$2,400
$2,800
ColorsPlatinum
Weight44,5 Ibs.
20.184 KG
Dimensions16” H x 7.8” W x 16.9” D
40.64 cm H x 19.81 cm W x 42.92 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 603e
Processor Speed180 MHz
200 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus40 MHz
Cache32 KB L1
256 KB L2
CoprocessorBuilt-in FPU

Storage & Media

Storage1.6 GB
2.4 GB
Media1 – 1.44 MB Floppy
1 – 8x CD-ROM
1 – Zip 100 (Optional)

Memory

Built-in Memory16 MB
32 MB
Maximum Memory136 MB
Memory Slots2 – 168 pin DIMM
Minimum Speed70 ns
ROMUnknown
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in DisplayNone

Graphics

Graphics CardNone
Graphics Memory1 MB
Display Connection1 – DB-15

Expansion

Expansion Slots2 – 7″ PCI
1 – Comm II
1 – Video I/O
1 – TV
Hard Drive InterfaceIDE

Connections

EthernetOptional
Modem28.8k
Wi-FiNone
BluetoothNone
ADB1
Serial2
SCSI1 – DB-25
Floppy PortNone
InfraredNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
Audio Out2 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
1 – Built-in subwoofer
1 – Built-in speaker
Display1 – DB-15

Software

Original OSSystem Software 7.5.3
Maximum OSMac OS 9.1
FirmwareMacintosh ROM

Power

Backup Battery4.5 V Alkaline
Maximum Continuous Power220 W
Line VoltageUnknown

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References:
Apple Support – Macintosh Performa 6400/180: Technical Specifications
Apple Support – Macintosh Performa 6400/200: Technical Specifications