Amstrad PC5386SX

The Amstrad PC5386SX was the fastest standard model in Amstrad’s compact Series 5 desktop range. It paired a 20 MHz Intel 80386SX processor with 2MB of RAM, VGA graphics and a 40MB hard disk.

Its small chassis made the PC5386SX suitable for space-conscious homes and offices, while the 386 architecture offered improved support for memory-intensive DOS software and Microsoft Windows.

Notable Features

• Performance model in the compact PC5000 series.
• 20 MHz 80386SX processor with 2MB RAM, expandable to 16MB.
• Standard VGA graphics and 40MB hard-disk storage.

Historical Significance

• Brought 386 software compatibility to Amstrad’s small Series 5 chassis.
• Continued Amstrad’s attempt to combine mainstream PC compatibility with distinctive compact packaging.

Collectors Notes

• PC5386SX systems are relatively scarce compared with Amstrad’s earlier PCs.
• Ageing hard disks and power supplies should be checked before prolonged use.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Amstrad PC5386SX
Manufacturer	Amstrad
Launched	Tuesday, January 1, 1991
Discontinued	Early 1990s
Country	United Kingdom
CPU	Intel 80386SX at 20 MHz
Units Sold
Sound	PC speaker
Form Factor	Compact desktop
Display	VGA monitor support
Operating System	MS-DOS 3.3
Keyboard	102-key AT-style keyboard
Expansion	Two 16-bit ISA slots
Storage	1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy drive and 40MB hard disk
Graphics	Built-in Chips & Technologies VGA
RAM	2MB, expandable to 16MB
CPU Speed	20 MHz