Mainboard Versions
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CPC464 Original version
Original version. Big mainboard, old Gate Array (with cooling plate). Real wires going to keyboard.
CPC464 Revision 1
Big mainboard, separate soldering points for old and new Gate Array (with changed pin-outs). Fragile plastic wires going to keyboard.
CPC464 Revision 2
Medium sized mainboard. Seems to be same as Revision 1, but components arranged more tightly.
CPC464 Revision 3 (cost-down)
Tiny mainboard. Uses 100pin SMD Gate Array (combines the old Gate Array, CRTC, and some FDC/DRAM/RESET logic in one chip).
CPC664 Original version
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CPC6128 Original version
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CPC6128 Revision (cost-down)
Tiny mainboard. Uses 100pin SMD Gate Array (combines the old Gate Array and PAL, CRTC, and some FDC/DRAM/RESET logic in one chip).
CPC 464+/6128+
Same mainboard is used in 464+ and 664+ (though not all components installed in 464+, and with different LK Links. Uses 160pin SMD Gate Array (ASIC).
GX4000
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