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Re: Simple CPU Questions

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From: Matthias Kamm
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 22:40
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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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