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 Prices): £610 (with green-screen monitor) or £917 (with colour monitor)
Modifications I have performed:
Bypassed the faulty power switch, cleaned the ‘Datacorder’ heads, changed the drive belts, cleaned the casing and removed stickers.
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
