IBM PS/ValuePoint
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![]() PS/ValuePoint 325T | |
Also known as | ValuePoint |
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Developer | IBM |
Type | Desktop computer |
Release date | Oct 1992 |
Discontinued | Jul 1995 |
CPU | x86 |
Predecessor | IBM PS/2 |
Successor | IBM PC Series |
Related | IBM AmbraIBM Aptiva |
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The PS/ValuePoint (or just ValuePoint) personal computer was IBM's answer to the PC clone market, where the IBM PS/2 could not compete due to price and proprietary interfaces. Announced in October 1992 and withdrawn in July 1995, it was replaced by the IBM PC Series 300.
Specifications and history
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These systems used standard Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, SVGA graphics and IDE hard disks. Later models introduced VESA Local Bus and PCI.
Processors range from the 386SLC-25, 486SX-25, 486DX-33, and 486DX2-66 to the Pentium 60.
IBM PS/ValuePoints were shipped in the following form factors:[1]
- Space saving desktop introductory: IBM 6381 model #: /Si (3 expansion card slots & 3 drive bays)
- Space saving desktop: IBM 6382 model #: /S (3 expansion card slots & 3 drive bays)
- Desktop: IBM 6384 model #: /D (5 expansion card slots & 5 drive bays)
- Mini Tower: IBM 8387 model #: /T (8 expansion slots & 6 drive bays)
Predecessor
[edit]The IBM PS/ValuePoint series was preceded by these series:
Internal concurrents
[edit]The IBM PS/ValuePoint series was sold concurrently with these series:
- IBM Aptiva and official Aptiva clones by AMBRA Computer Corporation
Successor
[edit]The IBM PS/ValuePoint series was succeeded by these series:
Models
[edit]Main line
[edit]Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture |
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Small desktop | IBM 386SLC | 25 | 16 MB | Cirrus Logic CL5422 | 1 MB | ISA |
425SX | Desktop | Intel 486SX | 25 | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA |
433DX | Desktop | Intel 486DX | 33 | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA |
466DX2 | Desktop | Intel 486DX2 | 66 | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA |
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Intel 486SX | 25 | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local |
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Intel 486SX | 33 | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
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Intel 486DX | 33 | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
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Intel 486DX2 | 66 | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local |
P60/D | Desktop | Intel Pentium | 60 | 128 MB | ATI 68800AX | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/PCI |
Performance line
[edit]Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture |
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Intel 486DX | 33 | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local |
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Intel 486DX | 33 | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
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Intel 486DX2 | 50 | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local |
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Intel 486DX2 | 66 | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2MB) | ISA/VESA Local bus or ISA/PCI architecture |
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Intel 486DX4 | 100 | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA local bus or ISA/PCI architecture |
Budget line
[edit]Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture |
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425SX/Si | Small desktop | Intel 486SX | 25 | 64 MB | Cirrus Logic GD5428 | 512 KB (expandable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
433DX/Si | Small desktop | Intel 486DX | 33 | 64 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000/W32 | 512 KB (expandable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
466DX2/Si | Small desktop | Intel 486DX2 | 66 | 64 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000/W32 | 512 KB (expandable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA local |
Monitor
[edit]The PS/ValuePoint was shipped with the following monitors:[2]
- PS/2 8511, color (S)VGA (shipped with 325T) [3][4]
- 6312, color (S)VGA[5]
- 6314, color (S)VGA[6]
- 6317, color (S)VGA[7][8]
- 6319, color (S)VGA[9]
Timeline
[edit]Timeline of the IBM Personal Computer |
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Asterisk (*) denotes a model released in Japan only |
References
[edit]- ^ "Personal Systems Reference IBM ValuePoint 1992 to 1995 - withdrawn" (PDF). IBM. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "PC Mag". 1993-03-16.
- ^ "Computerworld". 1992-12-14.
- ^ "8511 Color Monitor - Technical Specifications". ps-2.kev009.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "6312 Color Monitor - Product Overview". ps-2.kev009.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "6314 Color Monitor - Product Overview". ps-2.kev009.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "6317 Color Monitor - Product Overview". ps-2.kev009.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "PC Mag". 1993-09-14.
- ^ "6319 Color Monitor - Product Overview". ps-2.kev009.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.