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In article <1992Nov8.115914.16716@bilver.uucp>, wbeebe@bilver.uucp (Bill Beebe)
says:
>The reason for the success of the 386SX is in the fact that it is cheaper
>to build 16-bit MBs as compared to the cost and complexity of building a
>full 32-bit MB. As an example, a 33MHz 386sx MB costs around $100, while
>a 25MHz i486sx MB costs around $200(US). Another point to consider; MB
>designs require a minimum memory compliment to match the data width. With
>16-bit designs, that's two SIMM sticks, which cost $60US. With 32-bit
>designs, that's four SIMMs, which cost $120US (both cases 1MB SIMMS at
>$30US each). With a 64-bit design, that would be eight SIMMs, which would
>be $240US for 8MB or nearly $1000US for 64MB (using 4MB SIMMs at around
>$125US each). So there are some real cost differences to consider between
>32- and 64-bit designs.
>
>--
>William H. Beebe, Jr. - wbeebe@bilver.UUCP

Okay, but anyone can sell their old 486 motherboard to make up
the difference in price, right?

Example:
(486MB w/p24t socket + p24t chip) =~ (True Pentium) - (Sale of 486 MB)

hmm, well at least a year from now I guess it (should/could/?) be
like that.  Especially when memory prices drop some more.
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