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Re: Math coprocessor question - Use a 387-40 in a 386-33?

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From: Brian Fritz/ ADVISOR Russell (MA...
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 19:34
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In article <sch2.725598081@crux1.cit.cornell.edu> sch2@crux2.cit.cornell.edu (Stephen Hsieh) writes:
>Is it okay to use a Cyrix 387-40 inside my 386-33?  I have a 33mhz and a 40
>mhz computer at home, and I need the coprocessor in the 33mhz system right
>now.  But I'm planning on moving the coprocessor to the 40mhz system in the
>future.
>
>Will I encounter any difficulties?  Are cyrix coprocessors a good brand?
>
>Any info would be appreciated.
>
>Steve

HI Steve,
	I have a similar question...except just the opposite...I want
to know if it's alright to use a 387-33 in a DX-40 system.

		-Brian

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