8088 & 8086 CPUs... Why 16 bit Came Before 8 bit [Byte Size] | Nostalgia Nerd

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Published on April 20, 2016 6:30:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjSpSTGV5M8

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The 8088 was an early micro processor by Intel with an 8 bit Bus. The 8086 was an early micro processor by Intel with a 16 bit Bus... but strangely, it was the 8086 which came first, with the 8088 following due to economic factors shortly after. Join me in this first "Byte Size" show and we'll find out exactly why.

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The intro clip features Mark Minasi from "The Complete PC Upgrade & Maintenance Guide" book. The script is also referenced from the same book.

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