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From: nigel@znet.net.au (Nigel Gorry)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: 386DX-40 or 486SX-33?
Date: Sat, 7 Dec 1996 00:20:18
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>: I was wondering if it's worth replacing my 386DX-40 motherboard with a 
>: 486SX-33?
>: Both have 8Mb RAM.
>: Any ideas??
>: Thanks
>: Nigel

>I do not think so, unless you can get the 486sx-33 motherboard for free, or
>for just $5 off someone else.  ;-))

>If you're going to buy one, get at least a 486-100.
>If you buy outdated hardware, especially for your main system, you'll find
>yourself in need of upgrading your computer almost every year; so, you're
>just wasting money.

I wasn't planning on spending money - I already have both motherboards and was 
wondering which one will be more efficient????

Thanks

Nigel