The Amstrad CPC 464 was a hugely popular 8-bit home computer released in 1984 by Amstrad, a company led by Alan Sugar. It was designed to be an affordable all-in-one system aimed at the growing home computing and gaming market. With its built-in cassette deck (the “Datacorder”), full keyboard, and optional colour or green-screen monitor, the CPC 464 was a highly accessible and practical computer for its time.
Hardware Specifications
Processor: Zilog Z80 CPU at 4 MHz
Graphics: 3 display modes (160×200, 320×200, 640×200), 16 colours
Audio: General Instrument AY-3-8912 (3-channel sound)
Memory: 64KB
Storage: Built-in cassette deck for loading and saving software
Connectivity: 3.5mm Audio out, RGB Monitor out, 9 pin User Port (I/O), Printer edge connector and External Floppy disc edge connector
Original UK Release Date: 11th April 1984
Discontinued: 1990
Cost (New in 1984): £199 (with green screen monitor) or £299 (with colour monitor)
Cost (In 2025 Price): £610 (with green screen monitor) or £917 (with colour monitor)
Modifications I have performed:
Bypassed the power switch as it was not working, cleaned “Datacorder” heads and changed drive belts also general clean to casing and removed stickers from casing
Cost to me for computer £102.05 (Computer, PSU and RGB to Scart video cable and one game cassette)
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £0.00
