BigBadBiologists BigBadBench | #doscember This boring AT-style case is hiding a really interesting 386/486 hybrid motherboard! @BigBadBench | Uploaded December 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
So I've had this hybrid 386 / 486 system sitting for a while not doing anything. The motherboard is an American Megatrends MKIII (aka 386-XT series 17). I thought #doscember would be a great time to pop it out, build a system with it, and do some benchmarking. (although I never have actually tried to power it up, so we might need to fix it first!)
As part of this, I'm also going to need to work on a Varta-damaged 286 system.
#doscember artwork courtesy of @RonsCompVids :
youtube.com/@RonsCompVids
Some of my 486 benchmarking data:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10n3um3QclF7b8Jz3jJnA_zFF5Bq0kLrtK6fZlYXcokQ/edit?usp=sharing
Also, I'm announcing a giveaway in celebration of hitting 768 subscribers!
Cosmetically restored and functionally good C64 (NTSC, so not great for outside of North America)
modern PSU replacement (North American power)
KuFu flash board
Giveaway Rules:
1. Comment on this video to be entered (and hit a like up there if possible).
2. No purchase necessary.
3. Open only to countries where giveaways are allowed and that I can currently ship.
4. Only one entry per person.
5. Winner will be randomly selected on January 13, 2024 from everyone that has commented on this video by that point.
6. If you are outside of the United States of America, I will pay up to $50 towards shipping, but you will need to pay the remainder (this could get expensive!). Additionally, If there are any custom fees, duties, import fees, etc. that I do not pay in advance, the winner is responsible for these fees.
Mastodon: @bigbadbiologist@bitbang.social
So I've had this hybrid 386 / 486 system sitting for a while not doing anything. The motherboard is an American Megatrends MKIII (aka 386-XT series 17). I thought #doscember would be a great time to pop it out, build a system with it, and do some benchmarking. (although I never have actually tried to power it up, so we might need to fix it first!)
As part of this, I'm also going to need to work on a Varta-damaged 286 system.
#doscember artwork courtesy of @RonsCompVids :
youtube.com/@RonsCompVids
Some of my 486 benchmarking data:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10n3um3QclF7b8Jz3jJnA_zFF5Bq0kLrtK6fZlYXcokQ/edit?usp=sharing
Also, I'm announcing a giveaway in celebration of hitting 768 subscribers!
Cosmetically restored and functionally good C64 (NTSC, so not great for outside of North America)
modern PSU replacement (North American power)
KuFu flash board
Giveaway Rules:
1. Comment on this video to be entered (and hit a like up there if possible).
2. No purchase necessary.
3. Open only to countries where giveaways are allowed and that I can currently ship.
4. Only one entry per person.
5. Winner will be randomly selected on January 13, 2024 from everyone that has commented on this video by that point.
6. If you are outside of the United States of America, I will pay up to $50 towards shipping, but you will need to pay the remainder (this could get expensive!). Additionally, If there are any custom fees, duties, import fees, etc. that I do not pay in advance, the winner is responsible for these fees.
Mastodon: @bigbadbiologist@bitbang.social
