Generic PC · 1985–1990
A 286 PC with MS-DOS
Typical specs shown. Games ran in DOS and you learned to type cd and dir.
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Then vs now
Memory1 MBA 2025 phone has about 8,192× more
Clock speed12 MHzA phone core ticks about 250× faster
Storage20 MB hard disk, floppy
| Maker | Generic PC |
|---|---|
| Era | 1985–1990 |
| Processor | Intel 80286, 12 MHz |
| Memory | 1 MB |
| Storage | 20 MB hard disk, floppy |
| Big in | Worldwide |
Typical specs for this kind of computer in that era, not one exact model.
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How much memory and speed did a 286 PC with MS-DOS have?
Typically 1 MB of memory and a Intel 80286 processor at 12 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 8,192 times more memory.
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It was especially popular in Worldwide.