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#DEC PC's

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#187910From: ALAN IGLESIASAug 29, 1995 12:08 PM
>>…Alpha…<< Don't have one yet, Sanford. But if a) MAX is re-compiled for it, and b) it looks like an intelligent purchase compared with the price and performance of the P6, I'll stuff one in my DEC/PC pretty quick. -Alan
#188016From: sanford kennedyAug 29, 1995 11:20 PM
Alan, So your DEC has the Intel chip… doesn't it also have a big ziff socket for the Alpha chip? Or do you need to change motherboards to take advantage of a 275 mhz? Sanford
#188110From: ALAN IGLESIASAug 30, 1995 12:56 PM
No Z-socket or MB change, Sanford. The MB actually has a CPU daughterboard, which will support mutilple Intel or Alpha chip solutions. -Alan
#188634From: sanford kennedySep 1, 1995 4:51 PM
Alan, A daughter card. Cool way to do it. So you just order your new Alpha CPU(s) and you're running? I didn't pick up the Alpha literature because I was thinking it was out of reach for me. I didn't think about going with an upgradable DEC PC. Its time to call a dealer. Thanks, Sanford
#188668From: ALAN IGLESIASSep 1, 1995 7:58 PM
Ask about the Celebris line, Sanford. It'll support all kinds of Intel and Alpha solutions, has on-board SCSI and IDE support, and has a great warranty. A little pricey, but for once you just might get what you pay for. -Alan
#188997From: sanford kennedySep 4, 1995 10:49 AM
Alan, I certainly have never heard of Celebris. Do they make Alpha clones? Could you tell me where to ask about them? More questions…..I have run across a few people who assemble their own Alphas. Have you looked into that? Sanford