How I Found My Perfect DOS Gaming 486 for $100

By Floppy Deep Dive | Dec 10, 2025
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My Tandy 1000 couldn't handle 90s DOS games anymore. At Vintage Computer Festival 2024, I found the perfect upgrade - a 486 DX2-66 for $100. This machine went on to run Wing Commander, TIE Fighter, and generate over 200K views on my Sound Blaster comparison video.


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