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Apple Macintosh Performa 520 Specs

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Apple Macintosh Performa 520The Apple Macintosh Performa 520 features a 25 MHz 68030 processor, 5 MB of RAM, either an 80 MB or a 160 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive in a relatively compact all-in-one case with a 14" color display. The Performa 520 was the first Performa to have an internal CD-ROM drive.

The educational version of the Performa 520 is the LC 520.




  • Tech Specs
  • Ports

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June 28, 1993 February 2, 1994
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 1993.
25 MHz 68030
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path.
Third-Party* None
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.
25 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 1 MB
Details: N/A
0.5k N/A
Details: N/A
72-pin SIMM 80 ns
Details: N/A
5 MB 36 MB
Details: This model can be upgraded to 36 MB of RAM with a single 32 MB SIMM.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
4 MB 1
Details: N/A
Dedicated* VRAM SIMM*
Details: *This model has 512k of onboard VRAM and a single slot that accepts a 256k 80 ns VRAM SIMM.
512k* 768k*
Details: *512k of VRAM is soldered onboard. A single VRAM slot accepts a 256k VRAM SIMM for a maximum total of 768k of VRAM.
14" Color 640x480
Details: 14" Sony Trinitron RGB display.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of an LC PDS video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
80 MB, 160 MB* SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is configured with either an 80 MB or 160 MB internal SCSI hard drive.
2X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Auto)
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
1 LC PDS None
Details: There are no free expansion bays.
All-in-One Macintosh LC 520
Details: N/A
N/A Mac Performa 520
Details: N/A
M1640 56
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M1640 Model Number and 56 Gestalt ID.

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3.6V Lithium N/A
Details: N/A
7.1P 7.1P-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
17.9 x 13.5 x 16.5 40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (45.5 cm, 34.3 cm, 41.9 cm).
N/A N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.


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None None
Details: N/A
2 1 (DB-25)
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2 None
Details: Serial ports are marked by printer and modem icons.
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
1 (PlainTalk) None
Details: N/A
1 (8-Bit Stereo) 1 (Front-Mounted)
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 90V-264V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 40 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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