Compaq Deskpro 386
The Deskpro 386 is a line of desktop computers in Compaq's Deskpro range of IBM PC compatibles. The computers feature Intel's 32-bit 80386 microprocessor. Introduced in September 1986, the Deskpro 386 is the first implementation of the 80386 processor in a computer system for sale to the public. It also marks the first time that a major component of the IBM Personal Computer de facto standard was updated by a company other than IBM themselves—in this case, upgrading from the 80286 processor of the Personal Computer/AT.
A Deskpro 386 with monitor and peripherals; the Deskpro 386 was the first computer in the world to feature an 80386 CPU. | |
| Manufacturer | Compaq |
|---|---|
| Product family | Deskpro |
| Type | Desktop computer |
| Release date | September 9, 1986 |
| CPU | Intel 80386 running at 16 MHz |
| Memory | 1–16MiB RAM (32-bit) |
The initial models of the Deskpro 386 were developed by a team of 250 people, led by Gary Stimac. It was released to high praise in the technology press and widespread adoption in enterprise and scientific engineering. Compaq continued releasing updated models of the Deskpro 386 as newer revisions of the 386 chip were introduced by Intel.