Performa 430 Review: Specs, Price, Value & Facts You Should Know

Introduced: April 12, 1993
Terminated: November 1, 1993

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   16-bit
ROM Size:   512K
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   1 LC PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min – Max RAM:   4 MB – 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB

Note:

  • When all SIMM slots are filled with 4 MB SIMMs, the lower 2 MB of RAM on the logic board cannot be addressed.

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

Video
Standard VRAM:   256K (1 x 256K)
Maximum VRAM:   512K (1 x 512K)

Display Resolution:

  • 512 x 384, 8-bit (1 x 256K), 16-bit (1 x 512K)
  • 640 x 480, 4-bit (1 x 256K), 8-bit (1 x 512K)

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (120 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1P3
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1P3
7.1P5
7.1P6
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Macintosh LC II
Form Factor:   LC
Dimensions (Inches):   2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):   8.8
Gestalt ID:   37
Original Price:   $1500 US

Comments
The Performa 430 was identical to the Performa 400, but included a larger 120 MB hard drive.

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