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Retro PC enthusiast builds working 486 DX2 breadboard computer in 16 days

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An app engineer has successfully built a functional 486 DX2 retro PC on a breadboard in just 16 days. The project, which began in late October, culminated in a video demonstration on November 9th showcasing the PC running the classic game Doom. The build features a 66 MHz Intel i486 DX2 CPU, a Colorlight i9 v7.2 FPGA board for chipset duties, and a custom 5-inch 3D-printed CRT-style monitor. AI

RANK_REASON This is a hobbyist project building a retro computer, not a new product release or significant industry development.

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Retro PC enthusiast builds working 486 DX2 breadboard computer in 16 days

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Enthusiast builds a working 486 DX2 retro PC on a breadboard in just 16 days, immediately runs Doom

    An app engineer has showcased his homemade breadboard 486DX2 PC running Doom, put together in just over two weeks.

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