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New 386 build - motherboard question

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First post, by tikoellner

Posted on 2016-05-31, 18:31

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Hello,

I didn't plan to get any 386 system, but today I bought some very neat AT case that came with quite interesting 386 stuff inside, so I askedy myself - why not. I will probably migrate the board to my generic 286 case that currently houses 5x86 system.

Here's the case:

It's in a very decent shape, however I'll need to paint the metal cover, as it has some nasty scratches, nothing serious though.

The motherboard inside aslo seems quite interesting - it's Asus 386/33-64K with 386DX40 CPU. It came with no battery soldered (it was never there), which is nice.

Do you think this board is a good base for some hi-end 386 system?

Reply 1 of 4, by Bancho

Posted on 2016-05-31, 18:33

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Sorry I can't offer any advice regarding you question but man that case is sooo cool and looks to be in great condition.

Reply 2 of 4, by tikoellner

Posted on 2016-05-31, 18:40

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Thank you!

I think getting a good looking AT case is quite difficult these days, so I'm happy I found it. Paid around 25 USD for this computer.

Just hope this mhz window is a genuine feature and not some 'tuning' thing.

Reply 3 of 4, by luckybob

Posted on 2016-05-31, 21:02

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check the crystal. (the silver rectangle, far right middle of the mobo) if it says 66mhz, then it is a 33mhz board. I would say it is a very nice board. even more so if you find the memory expansion board. Not that you need more memory, but just for the sake of completion.

It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.

Reply 4 of 4, by Rhuwyn

Posted on 2016-05-31, 22:52

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tikoellner wrote:
Thank you!

I think getting a good looking AT case is quite difficult these days, so I'm happy I found it. Paid around 25 USD for this computer.

Just hope this mhz window is a genuine feature and not some 'tuning' thing.

That's awesome particularly for how clean it is. I don't think I've ever seen one like it.

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