Commodore PC 10-III

The PC 10-III thoroughly redesigned Commodore’s XT-compatible line with a faster adjustable-clock 8088, newer chipset and modern low-profile enclosure.

It offered strong value late in the XT era and formed the basis of several regional variants.

Notable Features

• Software or keyboard commands select three processor speeds.
• The Faraday FE2010 chipset integrates much of the system logic.

Historical Significance

• It offered strong value late in the XT era and formed the basis of several regional variants.

Collector’s Notes

• Model suffix, motherboard revision, supplied display adapter, drives and original Commodore keyboard should be documented.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Commodore PC 10-III
Manufacturer	Commodore
Launched	Friday, January 1, 1988
Discontinued	1990s
Country	West Germany
CPU	Intel 8088-1 adjustable to 9.54 MHz
Units Sold
Form Factor	Redesigned XT-class desktop computer
Power	Internal mains supply or battery/adapter for portable models
Networking	Optional modem, serial networking and Ethernet or Token Ring adapters
Operating System	Commodore MS-DOS and compatible PC operating systems
Expansion / I/O	ISA expansion, serial, parallel, video and storage interfaces; exact complement varies
Keyboard	Detached PC-style keyboard
Storage	Two floppy drives in the standard configuration
Sound	PC speaker; optional sound cards
Colours	Adapter-dependent colour
Graphics	Enhanced integrated PC-compatible video
Display	External monochrome or colour monitor
ROM	IBM-compatible BIOS ROM
RAM	640KB typical
CPU Speed	4.77, 7.16 or 9.54 MHz selectable