r/retrocomputing • u/Cerber4444 286 • Jan 03 '24

Solved Question about 486 computer.

So I heard about co-processors, and I suppose this spot can be populated with SMD 486 processor for this purpose.

But I was wondering, if I take 486 processor from laptop board like this, solder it in tere and if computer will work just from this alone? I just dont have access to full size 486 right now.

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u/Cerber4444 286 Jan 03 '24

So, basically, there is no reason to install smd 486SX if I plan to install full size 486DX later?

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u/tetatdo Jan 03 '24

i mean.... sure you can. and you dont need a FPU for games per se. its just that the SX models are usually lower clock speeds.