jamie@dorsai.com (Jamie Lendino) (03/22/91)
I have a 286-12 slimline case setup. I'd like to upgrade it to at least a 386SX-20 w/cache, preferably to a 25 or 33. I don't see how I can get at the motherboard to change it. It's lying flat at the bottom of the case. Is it possible to upgrade the motherboard in a slim-line? Also, are there any companies with good reputations for motherboards? (I'd assume Intel, but I don't know what else figures in). I'd like to get a computer that performs at least 28 MHZ for a 386SX-20 Land- mark speed, and I've seen 58 MHZ on a 386/33 with cache. How can I find a motherboard that gives me this speed? Finally, what other options are available on upgrading a 286? I've heard of accelerator cards but rarely seen them. I've heard rumors of compatibility problems, but they seem to be a good alternative at least in theory. Of course, all this means I'm still stuck with my small hard drive and 640x480 VGA... :-) -JRL Thanks in advance for any help offered. I'll welcome either mail responses or replies posted on the net.