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From: mparasich@pimacc.pima.edu
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: One ** HOT ** 80C287
Message-ID: <1990Dec26.191228.5902@pimacc.pima.edu>
Date: 27 Dec 90 02:12:28 GMT
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Hi there,

  I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem I have.

 Computer description: 80286 Tandy 1000TX, 120mb Seagte, 640k, EGA,
                       360k 5.25, 720k 3.5, 80C287 Co-Processor.


 Problem :  I have dealt a great deal with computers/hardware for about
            ten years now. If I want a faster computer I would by a 386 or
 	    such...  But I installed the above mentioned 80C287 from an AT
 	    I parted out a while ago.  I know that the 'C' means it was 
            designed for a computer with a CMOS, but the 1000TX is like a
            XT-SX (does that make sence?). A 286 chip in a 8088 environment.
            This particular chip when touched, seems to be about 30% hotter
            than any other chip. Yet I made sure it was installed and working
            properly.

 Question : Why is this chip hotter than others. & Am I getting any REAL
            advantages by utilizing this in such a manner ?

 
                        Thanx in Advance.

				Dean S.   (Using Mike P.  -Thanx Mike)