Could it be possible?
I was talking with a friend of mine, and we somehow got on the topic of what
would be a cool "custom computer" to have.
My idea was either an 8088 or an 8086 with a 16-bit AT-style bus. (keep in
mind that it's a theoretical idea, and not an actual project -- yet)
-It would probably involve using dual processors, (and probably dual math
processors) to make up for the 16-bits.
-It would probably have 1 MB RAM, with 30-pin expansion slots.
-Would it be possible to have CPU cache with an 8088 or 8086?
-I would probably try to use the basic layout from a PC/AT motherboard, and
hand wire everything (so I don't have to fool around with etching
chemicals).
- I'd use the 8 MHz 8086 or 8088.
If this would work at all, what performance would come out of it? Would it
perform like an XT, a 286, a TRS-80, or what?
My final question is another slight disagreement with my friend. He says
that it would be possible to piggyback (like IBM did with the early AT RAM
chips) a second 8-MHz 8088 onto the existing 8088 in an XT to make it 16
MHz. I told him that I didn't think it would work.
What exactly would happen if this was done? Would it run at 8 MHz? Would
it run at 16 MHz, or something in-between? Would it speed up, slow down,
melt down, or just fry everything?
ThAnX,
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-Jason Willgruber
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Received on Sat Nov 21 1998 - 22:30:22 GMT