Amstrad PC7386SX

The Amstrad PC7386SX was the 386 model in the PC7000 range. It used a 25 MHz Intel 80386SX processor and was offered with 1MB or 2MB of RAM, Super VGA graphics and either a 40MB or 80MB hard disk.

Supplied with MS-DOS 5, Amstrad’s graphical Desktop and Lotus Works 3.0, the PC7386SX targeted new home and office users who wanted better Windows performance than a 286 system could provide.

Notable Features

• 25 MHz 80386SX processor with 1MB or 2MB RAM.
• Available with 40MB or 80MB IDE hard disks.
• Super VGA graphics supported resolutions up to 1024 × 768.

Historical Significance

• Offered the PC7000 range’s stronger option for Windows and memory-intensive DOS applications.
• Shared the beginner-friendly software bundle and support strategy of the PC7286.

Collectors Notes

• Memory and disk configurations varied, so surviving machines should be documented individually.
• Original Amstrad recovery media and manuals are valuable additions.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Amstrad PC7386SX
Manufacturer	Amstrad
Launched	Wednesday, January 1, 1992
Discontinued	Mid-1990s
Launch Price	From approximately £459 plus VAT without monitor
Country	United Kingdom
CPU	Intel 80386SX at 25 MHz
Units Sold
Sound	PC speaker
Keyboard	102-key PS/2-style keyboard
Software	Lotus Works 3.0
Operating System	MS-DOS 5.0 with Amstrad Desktop
Ports	Parallel, serial, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and VGA
Expansion	16-bit ISA expansion slots
Storage	1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy drive; 40MB or 80MB IDE hard disk
Graphics	Super VGA, up to 1024 × 768 and 256 colours
RAM	1MB or 2MB, expandable with SIMMs
CPU Speed	25 MHz