Editing Acorn Archimedes A410 (section)

== Common Upgrades ==

The A410/1 was frequently upgraded by users:

=== Processor Upgrades ===
ARM3 CPU upgrades could improve the Archimedes raw throughput from 4.85 to 12.71 MIPS . The IFEL 36MHz ARM3 CPU upgrade could increase performance to 17.44 MIPS .

=== Storage Solutions ===
Common storage upgrades included:
- ST506 hard drives (20-40 MB typical)
- SCSI controllers like the Oak or Acorn AKA31/32
- IDE controllers from companies like Simtec or Baildon Electronics
- Modern solutions using CompactFlash or SD card adapters

=== Memory Expansion ===
Memory could be upgraded to 4MB , with third-party solutions like the Simtec upgrade allowing up to 8MB total, effectively doubling the maximum memory that the Archimedes architecture typically supported .