archie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Archie) (05/22/91)
I just got some information from Club American Technologies about their new Club Falcon Architecture. What they claim is that this is an upgradable board that could go from a 386SX-20 to a 486-33. The way it is done (I think) is by putting the CPU, cache, and memory on one board and other things such as BIOS on another. Thus, all you have to do is to replace the CPU board to upgrade. What I am looking for is someone who has more knowledge about the positives and negatives of such a scheme. Please either e-mail or post. Archie
jgay@digi.lonestar.org (john gay) (05/29/91)
From article <49363@ut-emx.uucp>, by archie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Archie): > > Wants positives and negatives of modular architecture (upgrade by cpu > board). Experience disclaimer: none personally, friend has had a modular 386 for a couple of years. Big negative: Company goes out of business and now you can't upgrade your pc unless you get a new motherboard and maybe new case. (happened to my friend) negative: price of original is usually greater than "total" motherboard clone. negative: price of upgrade is usually about the same as (or slightly less) than just buying and swapping motherboards. positive: great idea in theory, in practice it would be good if everyone used the same design so that you could buy system from A and cpu upgrade later from B. In current practice you are locked into upgrade path/price by your original manufacturer. john gay. -- john gay. jgay@digi.lonestar.org My Vote for Best Band Name: