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    Red face Assemble a computer from 1982-1986 era.

    I'm doing a college project where i have to select the best personal computer between 1982-1986. From what I've read on google is that IBM XT286 was the best.(correct me if I'm wrong). I've to collect the detailed technical specifications of all the parts, manufacturing company and their prices individually and then I need to give a presentation on that. I''m well versed in the dialect of modern computers but 80's are out of my depth as I was born in early 90's. Thus kindly assist me in this project. I'll give the credit to all of you guys in my presentation

    Here is what I've collected so far.(update whatever information you have and past it in the thread).


    IBM XT 286(IBM 5162) $3995

    Processor: Intel 80286 6 MHz
    Processor Cache 64 KB
    System Memory 1 MB

    Motherboard:
    HDD: 20mb+ seagate
    GPU:
    Monitor:
    Keyboard:
    Mouse:
    RAM: 640 kilobytes 0 wait state memory upgradable up to 12.6 megabytes
    Floppy Drive: 1.2megabyte floppy disk drive (don't know the company name or price )
    CD-ROM:
    Pen Drive:
    Speaker:
    Printer:
    Scanner:
    Camera:
    UPS:
    Card Reader:
    Modem:

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    Default Re: Assemble a computer from 1982-1986 era.

    Why have you created this thread in PC Components/Config. section? Ask any mod to move it to Hardware QnA section.

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    Default Re: Assemble a computer from 1982-1986 era.

    hi,
    currently i am outstation may have some info about ur queries on home pc, few things if i recall may be i am wrong ...

    monitor were samtron or ibm..
    floppy drives - ibm or verbatin
    printer - epson
    pen drive - there was no concept of pen drive data storage was prime
    gpu - gpu?? it was all character base days
    keyboard were mechanical . and same goes with mouse

    i might have mixup few years of pc generation ...
    if i am not wrong i think so digit had published fastrack about the pc history,
    the single fastrack will complete ur project in few hours .. try to find it

    Vaibhav
    Ps. will send u more details once reach home next week

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