Amstrad PC1640

RH-F5A7

The Amstrad PC1640 built on the success of the PC1512, becoming one of Europe’s best-selling IBM-compatible PCs. Featuring an 8 MHz Intel 8086 processor, 640 KB of RAM as standard and integrated EGA graphics, it offered excellent value for homes, schools and small businesses. Bundled with MS-DOS and Digital Research GEM, the PC1640 helped introduce countless users to PC computing and remains a highly regarded, iconic British-designed DOS machine today.

Details

Manufacturer
Amstrad
Model
PC1640
Year
1989
Serial
532-9Z13175
Chassis
desktop
CPU
Intel 8086-8
Installed RAM
640 KiB
Drives
2× 5.25" 360K floppy (lightly yellowed)
OS
MS DOS 5.0
Condition
Working
Source
Pete Farm
Acquired
2026-05-09

Machine

Catalogue model
PC1640 — Amstrad PC, 1987
Style
twin drive (DD)
Region
UK

Chips fitted

CPU ✓

Intel 8086

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