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What if the future of computing hinged on a processor upgrade in the early '80s? The NEC V20 was just that—a groundbreaking enhancement to the original IBM PC's Intel 8088 processor. Launched in the midst of the computing revolution, this upgrade offered not just speed but also compatibility, shaping the future of personal computing.

Reflecting on those early days, it’s fascinating to think about how one chip could influence an entire industry. For anyone who’s ever tinkered with old tech, the NEC V20 represents a nostalgic leap forward that paved the way for modern computing.

What might the next big breakthrough in technology be?

Read more about this pivotal moment in tech history: https://hackaday.com/2025/09/27/nec-v20-the-original-pc-processor-upgrade/

#TechHistory #NECV20 #ProcessorUpgrade #ComputingRevolution #RetroTech
What if the future of computing hinged on a processor upgrade in the early '80s? The NEC V20 was just that—a groundbreaking enhancement to the original IBM PC's Intel 8088 processor. Launched in the midst of the computing revolution, this upgrade offered not just speed but also compatibility, shaping the future of personal computing. Reflecting on those early days, it’s fascinating to think about how one chip could influence an entire industry. For anyone who’s ever tinkered with old tech, the NEC V20 represents a nostalgic leap forward that paved the way for modern computing. What might the next big breakthrough in technology be? Read more about this pivotal moment in tech history: https://hackaday.com/2025/09/27/nec-v20-the-original-pc-processor-upgrade/ #TechHistory #NECV20 #ProcessorUpgrade #ComputingRevolution #RetroTech
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NEC V20: The Original PC Processor Upgrade
In the early 1980s, there was the IBM PC, with its 4.77 MHz Intel 8088 processor. It was an unexpected hit for the company, and within a few years there …read more
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