itsvince725
Experienced Member
I recently acquired a generic AT-class machine from the late 486 era. Fully loaded with Zip100, 5.25 floppy (1.2MB), 3.5 floppy (1.44MB), and CD, it's a great system.
The only issue is that at some point it was upgraded to a later AMD motherboard and now it's a K6 system. I want to turn it back to a 486 era system like it should be!
However I...I don't really know what would be the best option as far as CPU, and I'd need a motherboard to match. I was thinking AMD or Cyrix 5x86 for more oomph, but then I need a compatible motherboard and I haven't really found any yet.
Is the 5x86 worth it or should I just use a more easily available 486? I haven't found a DX4-compatible board yet but I'm sure they're out there.
The only issue is that at some point it was upgraded to a later AMD motherboard and now it's a K6 system. I want to turn it back to a 486 era system like it should be!
However I...I don't really know what would be the best option as far as CPU, and I'd need a motherboard to match. I was thinking AMD or Cyrix 5x86 for more oomph, but then I need a compatible motherboard and I haven't really found any yet.
Is the 5x86 worth it or should I just use a more easily available 486? I haven't found a DX4-compatible board yet but I'm sure they're out there.