The Apple Power Macintosh 9600/300, based on the Kansas architecture, features a 300 MHz PowerPC 604e "Mach 5" processor, 64 MB of RAM, a 4.0 GB hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive, an internal Zip drive, and an 8 MB IX-Micro Twin Turbo 128 video card in a well-designed, "flip open" tower case design that is significantly easier to upgrade than earlier Power Mac tower cases.

In addition to the easy-to-upgrade case, the Power Macintosh 9600 series is notable for having twelve RAM slots and six PCI slots for expansion options unmatched by subsequently released Power Mac models.

• Tech Specs
• Ports

Click on the category for related details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important.

Expand All Details | Contract All Details

Introduction Date:

August 5, 1997

Discontinued Date:

February 17, 1998

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 1997.

Processor Speed:

300 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 604e

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Daughtercard

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

50 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

100 MHz*

Details:

*This model has a 50 MHz system bus and a 100 MHz "inline" level 2 cache bus.

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

64k

L2 Cache:

1 MB (Inline)

Details:

1 MB "inline" level 2 cache on its own 100 MHz bus.

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

70 ns

Details:

Supports twelve 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

64 MB

Maximum RAM:

1536 MB*

Details:

*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 768 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 1536 MB (1.5 GB) of RAM with twelve 128 MB memory modules. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

12

Details:

RAM can be interleaved (installed in matching pairs) to improve performance.

Video Card:

Twin Turbo 128*

VRAM Type:

EDO SGRAM

Details:

*This model has an IX-Micro Twin Turbo 128 video card with 8 MB of EDO SGRAM.

Standard VRAM:

8 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

8 MB*

Details:

*By default this model shipped with an 8 MB video card. The VRAM on the video card cannot be upgraded, but the video card can be replaced.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

1600x1200*

Details:

*This video card supports a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 at 24-bit. It also supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x870 and 1280x1024 at 24-bit.

2nd Display Support:

Single Display*

2nd Max. Resolution:

Variable*

Details:

*This model can support a second display with the addition of a second video card. By default, it only supports a single display.

Standard Hard Drive:

4 GB

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

*By default, this model is configured with a 4.0 GB internal SCSI hard drive.

Standard Optical:

24X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB* (Manual)

Details:

*An internal 100 MB Iomega Zip drive also was pre-installed.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

AAUI, 10Base-T

Details:

This model has both AAUI and 10Base-T Ethernet onboard.

Expansion Slots:

6 PCI

Expansion Bays:

1 5.25"*

Details:

*By default, with the Zip drive installed, this model has a single open 5.25" front-facing drive bay.

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Power Mac 9600

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M5901LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Power Mac 9600

Details:

N/A

Apple Model No:

M5433

Gestalt ID:

67

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M5433 Model Number and 67 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

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.6.1

Supported Mac OS:

7.6.1-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

17.3 x 9.7 x 17.3

Avg. Weight:

35.0 lbs (15.9 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (43.9 cm, 24.6 cm, 43.9 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$4599

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

Click on a category for additional details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important. The icons correspond with the icons for each port on the computer.

Expand All Details | Contract All Details

Video (Monitor):

1* (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

*Single DB-15 video port provided by pre-installed PCI video card. There is no onboard video.

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

2*

Details:

*Both AAUI-15 and 10Base-T Ethernet standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None*

Details:

*Single microphone sound in port.

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

None*

Details:

*Single rear-mounted sound out port.

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-125V or 200V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 560 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

Permalink | Report an Error/Typo | Sign Up for Site Update Notices

<< Power Macintosh (Home)

Established in 1996, EveryMac.com has been created by experts with decades of experience with Apple hardware. EveryMac.com includes, and always has included, original research incorporating detailed, hands-on inspection of packaging, computers, and devices as well as extensive real-world use. All information is provided in good faith, but no website or person is perfect. Accordingly, EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever. EveryMac.com, and the authors thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within. For complete disclaimer and copyright information please read and understand the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy before using EveryMac.com. Copying, scraping, or use of any content without expressed permission is not allowed, although links to any page are welcomed and appreciated.