IBM's PGA Adapter

From: Chad Fernandez <fernande_at_internet1.net>
Date: Sun Apr 22 21:48:57 2001

Introduced in 84 for the low low price of $4290 :-) I found this in
Ugrading and Repairing PCs, by Mueller. I thought it used the 80186,
but I don't see anything specifying what processor now.

Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA

Dave McGuire wrote:
> If memory serves, the PGA had an 8085 processor on it. Interesting
> use of an otherwise general-purpose microprocessor.
>
> <flame bait>
> Indeed, an XT-class system with a PGA had a better processor on its
> video board than it did on its motherboard.
> </flame bait>
>
> -Dave McGuire
Received on Sun Apr 22 2001 - 21:48:57 BST