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- From: matthias@nsr.hp.com (Matthias Kamm)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.intel
- Subject: Re: Simple CPU Questions
- Date: 17 Dec 1992 22:40:51 GMT
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- Kevin Brewer (kevinb@unssun.nevada.edu) wrote:
- : I'll admit it. I use a Mac. But I have a simple(?) question about the
- : intel x86 CPU's. (If this is a FAQ, please direct me to the proper
- : place as I don't read this news group.) So here goes...
- :
- : My brother-in-law just bought a 486SX machine. What is the difference
- : between the 486SX and the _normal_ 486 chip? FPU? 16 v. 32 bits? ???
- : Is there a _normal_ (full powered?) 486 chip? The 486DX?
- :
- : Thanks - Kevin
- :
- :
- :
- Kevin, read the thread on the question above this one regarding
- 386SX bus widths.
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