In a new installment on computer history, [Bradford Morgan White] takes us through the sordid history of Cyrix, as this plucky little company created the best math co-processors (FasMath) and then … ...

At one point in time, Cyrix was a major player, who mostly sought to provide a good deal that would undercut Intel. One such attempt was the Cx486DLC and the related Tx486DLC by Texas Instruments.

The new Cyrix III processor starts at speeds of 733MHz and is the first of its kind. Made using the 0.15-micron manufacturing process,... The article requires paid subscription. Subscribe Now ...