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| name = IBM PS/2 model 50
 
| name = IBM PS/2 model 50
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| caption = An IBM PS/2 model 50
 
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This was an [[i286]] computer....  A desktop model with [[MCA]] slots, unlike the [[PS/2 model 30]] with its [[Industry Standard Architecture|ISA]] slots.  I want to say it shipped at 10MHz, and most likely cost way too much... Because the 30's slots were vertical, it had a smaller form factor than the 50's horizontal MCA slots.
This was an [[i286]] computer....  A desktop model with [[MCA]] slots, unlike the [[PS/2 model 30]] with its [[ISA]] slots.  I want to say it shipped at 10MHz, and most likely cost way too much... Because the 30's slots were vertical, it had a smaller form factor than the 50's horizontal MCA slots.
 
  
 
It was also known as the 8580.
 
It was also known as the 8580.
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Reference disks for this model can be found [http://ps2page.tripod.com/ps2files/85xxref.htm here].
 
Reference disks for this model can be found [http://ps2page.tripod.com/ps2files/85xxref.htm here].
  
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Latest revision as of 00:37, 20 October 2018


IBM PS/2 model 50
Ps2-model50.jpg
An IBM PS/2 model 50
Manufacturer: IBM
Year Introduced: 1987
Word Size: 16 bit


This was an i286 computer.... A desktop model with MCA slots, unlike the PS/2 model 30 with its ISA slots. I want to say it shipped at 10MHz, and most likely cost way too much... Because the 30's slots were vertical, it had a smaller form factor than the 50's horizontal MCA slots.

It was also known as the 8580.

Reference disks for this model can be found here.