[lug] [Arguably OT] Resources Required for MP3/OGG Playback

[Peter Hutnick]

Nate Duehr said:
>> Remembering back to when I used one, MP3 playback on a P200MMX used
>> only a few percent of the CPU.  I would guess that a 486 or maybe even
>> a 386 would be able to handle it.
>
> I'd stick with the 486 DX2/66 or higher.  Although a 386 with a math
> co-processor might work.  :-)
>
> (That'll scare someone outta their shorts... who here remembers adding a
> math co-processor to your machine?  Hands?  LOL...)

I had an AT clone (a Memorex) with a /2/87.  Admittedly, it was factory
installed.

Please also note that 487s don't /technically/ count, since it was just a
486DX with an extra pin that disabled the on-board 486SX on Overdrive
upgradeable boards.

:-P

-Peter