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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Technology
Jeff Butts

Enthusiast shows how to build 16MB 30-pin SIMMs to upgrade your vintage 386DX PC

64MB of RAM installed in a 386DX PC.

If you’re into vintage computing, particularly from the days when memory came in 30-pin SIMMs, you probably know how challenging it can be to find functional memory for your projects. You might also think you’re limited to what was considered the most memory the PC could handle, likely 8MB or less. One YouTube creator has a surprise for you: a DIY guide and easily purchasable parts to build your own 30-pin SIMMs with 16MB of memory each.

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