Vintage Texas Instruments TX486DLC/E-40GA 40MHz CPU Ceramic PGA-132 Processor For Sale

Vintage Texas Instruments TX486DLC/E-40GA 40MHz CPU Ceramic PGA-132 Processor
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Vintage Texas Instruments TX486DLC/E-40GA 40MHz CPU Ceramic PGA-132 Processor:
$49.99

A rare piece of computing history! This is a vintage ceramic Texas Instruments TX486DLC/Eprocessor.Texas Instruments microprocessors from this era are highly sought after by collectors due to their distinct manufacturing history—built using a licensed Cyrix architecture design.This is a famous "hybrid" CPU: it features a 486 instruction set inside but utilizes a 386DX physical layout, allowing users in the early 1990s to upgrade their existing 386 motherboards. It is perfect for retro PC builders restoring historic DOS/Windows 3.1 gaming machines, or for hardware collectors looking for a beautiful display piece.Technical SpecificationsProcessor Specifications
  • Brand: Texas Instruments (TI) / Cyrix Architecture License
  • Model / MPN: TX486DLC/E
  • Clock Speed: 40 MHz
  • Front Side Bus: 40 MHz
  • Package/Pin Layout: 132-Pin Ceramic Pin Grid Array (CPGA-132)
  • Packaging Material: Purple/Grey Ceramic with Gold Pins
  • Operating Voltage: 5V Standard Vcore
  • Features: Integrated 1KB L1 Cache
🔍 Condition, Testing & History
  • Cosmetic Condition: Excellent cosmetic shape. The top print text is sharp and legible, and the ceramic body is clean. Pins are straight and fully intact (please review the high-resolution listing photos closely to inspect physical pin alignment).
  • Testing & History: This processor is untested but was acquired directly from a computer engineer who took meticulous care of her hardware. While I lack the specific motherboard required to boot and benchmark it, it has been stored safely in an anti-static environment and looks to be in excellent condition.
📦 Shipping & Safe Handling
  • Static & Pin Protection: The item will be carefully inserted into anti-static foam to protect the delicate gold pins and wrapped securely.
  • Packaging:Shipped inside a rigid box or heavily padded box to ensure zero bending or structural damage during transit.
  • Service: Shipped promptly via trackable USPS Ground Advantage.
🤝 100% Satisfaction & No-Hassle Returns
  • Buy with Confidence: If you encounter any unexpected issues, damage in transit, or face compatibility struggles with your specific legacy motherboard layout just reach out to me directly through messages and I will be happy to help resolve it quickly.
  • Full Refund Guarantee: I accept returns for a full refund within 's standard return window.



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