IBM PS/ValuePoint
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | IBM PS/1, IBM PS/2 |
| Founded | October 1992 |
| Defunct | July 1995 |
| Fate | Replaced by IBM PC Series 300 |
| Products | Personal computers |
| Owner | IBM |
The PS/ValuePoint (also known simply as ValuePoint) represented IBM's strategic entry into the PC clone arena, addressing the challenges faced by the IBM PS/2 which was hindered by its premium pricing and exclusive hardware interfaces. Introduced in October 1992 and withdrawn from the market by July 1995, this series was eventually replaced by the IBM PC Series 300.
Specifications and history
The PS/ValuePoint lineup incorporated conventional Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) slots, SVGA display capabilities, and IDE hard drive support. Subsequent iterations embraced VESA Local Bus and PCI technologies to enhance system throughput.
Available CPU configurations included the 386SLC-25, 486SX-25, 486DX-33, 486DX2-66, and the Pentium 60 processors.
Chassis designs comprised:
- Compact desktop introductory: IBM 6381 model #: /Si (equipped with 3 expansion slots and 3 drive bays)
- Compact desktop: IBM 6382 model #: /S (featuring 3 expansion slots and 3 drive bays)
- Standard desktop: IBM 6384 model #: /D (offering 5 expansion slots and 5 drive bays)
- Mini Tower: IBM 8387 model #: /T (including 8 expansion slots and 6 drive bays)
Predecessor
The ValuePoint series followed these models:
Internal concurrents
It was marketed concurrently with:
- IBM Aptiva and authorized Aptiva clones produced by AMBRA Computer Corporation
Successor
The series was succeeded by:
Main line
Performance line
| Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small desktop | IBM 386SLC | 25 MHz | 16 MB | Cirrus Logic CL5422 | 1 MB | ISA | ||
| 425SX | Desktop | Intel 486SX | 25 MHz | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA | |
| 433DX | Desktop | Intel 486DX | 33 MHz | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA | |
| 466DX2 | Desktop | Intel 486DX2 | 66 MHz | 32 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000 | 1 MB | ISA | |
| Intel 486SX | 25 MHz | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus | |||
| Intel 486SX | 33 MHz | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus | |||
| Intel 486DX | 33 MHz | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus | |||
| Intel 486DX2 | 66 MHz | 64 MB | S3 86C805 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus |
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| Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture | |
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Intel 486DX | 33 MHz | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus | |
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Intel 486DX | 33 MHz | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus | |
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Intel 486DX2 | 50 MHz | 128 MB | S3 Vision864 | 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus |
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Intel 486DX2
66 MHz 128 MB S3 Vision864 1 MB (expandable to 2 MB) ISA/VESA Local Bus or ISA/PCI architecture |
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Budget Line
| Model | Form factor |
Processor | Clock speed |
Maximum memory |
Graphics chipset |
Video memory | Bus architecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 425SX/Si | Compact desktop | Intel 486SX | 25 MHz | 64 MB | Cirrus Logic GD5428 | 512 KB (upgradeable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus |
| 433SX/Si | Compact desktop | Intel 486SX | 33 MHz | 64 MB | Cirrus Logic GD5428 | 512 KB (upgradeable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus |
| 433DX/Si | Compact desktop | Intel 486DX | 33 MHz | 64 MB | Tseng Labs ET4000/W32 | 512 KB (upgradeable to 1 MB) | ISA/VESA Local Bus |
Monitor
The PS/ValuePoint series was available with a range of color (S)VGA monitors, such as the PS/2 8511, 6312, 6314, 6317, and the premium model 6319, catering to diverse business display requirements.