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> I have an AT&T 6300 (8086 based XT clone) that I would like to speed up.
> I presently get a performance index of 1.8 (as determined by using
> Norton Utilities' System Information program - si.com).

Before I mucked with my configuration, I got a 1.9 I think.  (I have an
AT&T 6300, too).
 
> I'm thinking about replacing the 8086 with a V30 chip.  ...
> ...  Will I get a performance index of (1.8 x 130%) 2.34?
> 
> Are there any other ways that will improve the speed of my machine?
>...

Well, let me tell you what I did.  I bought the SOTA 286i accelerator
card *and* replaced my 8086i with a V30.  My Norton SI rating is up
around 17 now.

The SOTA 286i card is half-sized, and plugs into any slot on the bus. 
Its installation requires that you cable it into the CPU plug on the
motherboard, and take the CPU from the motherboard and plug it into the
SOTA card.  What I did, was plug a V30 into the SOTA card.  The 80286
handles everything except bus I/O, which is left up to the original CPU
(the V30 in my case).  So, I believe that memory access is via the V30,
while computations are via the 286.

SOTA is also marketing the SOTA Memory 16i board, which is especially
for the SOTA 286i accelerator.  Using it would make memory access via
the 286; your original memory would be secondary memory, available for
things like print spoolers, etc. accessed via the 8086.  Unfortunately,
this was just announced and apparently its got some bugs.  But, when
they fix it up, I'm planning on buying it.

I think the SOTA 286i is around ~$269 or so; check mail order places for
the best price.  I know PC Connected in New Hampshire (1-800-243-8088)
carries it.  There's also a 386i accelerator card; don't know the price.

** I have no affiliation with SOTA, Inc except as a satisfied customer. **

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