Re: Overdrive Processor?

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From: TOBIN MATTHEW CREEK
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 03:48

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In article <1992Jul30.145209.110132@zeus.calpoly.edu>, mneideng@thidwick.acs.calpoly.edu (Mark Neidengard) writes:
>Does anyone know anything about/use an Intel Overdrive Processor?  From what
>I saw of it in the ads, it LOOKED like a 487, but that impression could have
>been erroneous.....any info would be appreciated. 
>
>Mark Neidengard
>mneideng@cosmos.acs.calpoly.edu

An Overdrive is a 487SX with a clock doubler circuit.  Also, this can be 
thought of as a DX2 with a different pinout (spelled "farse" and "swindle").
The 486SX is still a good way to go.  I am going that way myself.

P.S.  I like your quote.  I am a large fan of Ice-T.

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