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Grex > Auction1 > #29: Cyrix 386 to 486 clock-doubled upgrade microprocessor |  |
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popcorn
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Cyrix 386 to 486 clock-doubled upgrade microprocessor
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May 14 04:34 UTC 1996 |
Donated by Rob Argy (ajax):
I have a "Cyrix 386 to 486 Clock-Doubled Upgrade Microprocessor" to
auction. You need to currently have a 386DX-33; you take it out, and
in its place goes this Cx486Drx-33/66. According to the box, it says
Norton's SysInfo performance benchmark will go from a 28 to an 86.
It comes from my quasi-stepfather Ted, who has a Dell 386. The folks
at Dell told him this was how to upgrade. Unfortunately, the Intel 386
on his motherboard is a tiny surface-mount chip, meaning it's soldered
on to the motherboard. So if you're interested, make sure that your
386 chip is in a socket, such that it can be pulled out (open the case,
and look for a chip on the biggest board that says "Intel i386DX-33" on
it). You could also use this if you have a microprocessorless
motherboard, but that's somewhat uncommon.
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tsty
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response 1 of 58:
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May 16 09:41 UTC 1996 |
dx only? what about an sx?
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ajax
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response 2 of 58:
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May 16 18:44 UTC 1996 |
DX only, I think SX uses a smaller chip.
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dashadow
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response 3 of 58:
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May 17 23:47 UTC 1996 |
Heck, I've got a 386-16DX but, it might work. I'll start at $5.00
Somebody has to start the process.
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matth3w
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response 4 of 58:
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May 19 04:26 UTC 1996 |
I'l just buy a 386 if my bid wins - I offer $10
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gregc
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response 5 of 58:
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May 19 15:59 UTC 1996 |
$20.00
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robh
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response 6 of 58:
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May 20 16:35 UTC 1996 |
Current bid is $20 from gregc, made yesterday.
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dashadow
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response 7 of 58:
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May 20 23:51 UTC 1996 |
OK, $25.00
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gregc
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response 8 of 58:
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May 21 04:25 UTC 1996 |
$26
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bilt
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response 9 of 58:
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May 22 13:20 UTC 1996 |
Will it work as a doubler for a 486/33 makeing it a 486/66?
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ajax
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response 10 of 58:
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May 22 17:42 UTC 1996 |
I kind of doubt it, as I think they would have advertised that feature.
The pin configuration is probably different between 386s and 486s, which
is why they'd say this is a 486 upgrade for 386s, instead of just a 486.
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gregc
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response 11 of 58:
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May 22 21:15 UTC 1996 |
This device is specifically for 386's. A 486 is a bigger chip than
a 386. You couldn't plug one into the other's socket,
the pin configurations are completely different.
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robh
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response 12 of 58:
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May 24 13:40 UTC 1996 |
Current bid is $26 from gregc, made three days ago.
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matth3w
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response 13 of 58:
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May 25 22:59 UTC 1996 |
would it fit in a 386 laptop???
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arthurp
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response 14 of 58:
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May 25 23:56 UTC 1996 |
Probably not.
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ajax
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response 15 of 58:
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May 26 02:39 UTC 1996 |
I'd agree, probably not. But if it's a 386DX, and you want to make sure,
you could open up the laptop and look for the microprocessor. If it's
soldered right to a board, then no, but if it's in a socket, then maybe.
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gregc
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response 16 of 58:
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May 26 13:57 UTC 1996 |
Actually, if it's a 386DX and it's in a socket, then the answer is
"definately yes". These chips were made to duplicate a 386 in size, shape,
and pin layout. One exception: These chips have the pins coming out the
bottom of the chip and are designed to go into a normal socket. If the
laptop uses a PLCC style socketed 386, this chip won't fit. PLCC is the
style that has the contacts along the edge of the chip and the chip fits
down inside of a square socket. These are more compact and tend to be
used more on laptops.
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ajax
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response 17 of 58:
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May 26 17:23 UTC 1996 |
There are a couple other exceptions: speed of the chip/motherboard, and
the form factor of the chip other than its pinout. This one includes a
heat sink, which probably means it's a good idea to use it, but most
laptops are pretty tightly packed and wouldn't have room for it. The
chip with heat sink are probably half an inch high.
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robh
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response 18 of 58:
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May 26 20:02 UTC 1996 |
The current bid is still $26 from gregc, made six days ago.
Last chance to bid, everyone!
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dashadow
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response 19 of 58:
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May 27 04:17 UTC 1996 |
OK, $27
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gregc
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response 20 of 58:
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May 27 18:20 UTC 1996 |
$30
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dashadow
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response 21 of 58:
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May 27 23:07 UTC 1996 |
$31
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arthurp
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response 22 of 58:
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May 28 03:17 UTC 1996 |
Not to mention that laptop chips are often made to dissipate less power since
cooling can be an issue in laptops.
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robh
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response 23 of 58:
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May 30 19:08 UTC 1996 |
Current bid is $31 from dashadow, made three days ago.
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gregc
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response 24 of 58:
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May 31 03:56 UTC 1996 |
$32.00
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