Apple Performa 6117CD Review: Specs, Price & Value for Collectors

Introduced: November 1, 1994
Terminated: July 1, 1995

Logic Board
Processor:   601
Processor Speed:   60 MHz
2nd Processor:   opt. Intel 486DX2-66
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   30 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   32K
Level 2 Cache:   optional
Expansion Slots:   one 7 inch NuBus or PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min – Max RAM:   8 MB – 72 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   8 MB

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   HDI-45
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   2
Ethernet:   AAUI-15
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Video
Standard DRAM:   HDI-45 (built-in)
Maximum DRAM:   HDI-45 (built-in)

Display Resolution:

  • 512 x 384, 16-bit
  • 640 x 480, 16-bit
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit

Note:

  • 640K of the system RAM is dedicated to the video function.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (350 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   58.0.2

Compatible MacOS:
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Power Macintosh 6100/60
Form Factor:   Centris 610
Dimensions (Inches):   17.5 H x 15.1 W x 16 D
Average Weight (lbs):   14
Gestalt ID:   75
Original Price:   $2400 US

Comments
The 6117CD was bundled with a 15″ Apple color monitor. It was exactly the same as the 6115CD, except the 6117CD was bundled with financial software in cooperation with Money Magazine.

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