The Atari 1040 STF was part of Atari’s ST series of personal computers, known for its powerful hardware at a relatively affordable price. The 1040 STF stood out as the first personal computer to offer 1 MB of RAM as standard, a ground breaking amount for its time. Aimed at both home users and professionals, the 1040 STF became popular for gaming, music production (thanks to its built-in MIDI ports), and general computing tasks.
Hardware Specifications
Processor: 16/32-bit Motorola 68000 running at 8 MHz
Memory: 1 MB of RAM (expandable)
Graphics: Three display modes:
Low resolution: 320×200 pixels, 16 colors
Medium resolution: 640×200 pixels, 4 colors
High resolution: 640×400 pixels, monochrome
Storage: Built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (720 KB)
Audio: Yamaha YM2149 sound chip with 3-channel sound, plus built-in MIDI ports for music production
Operating System: TOS (The Operating System), with GEM (Graphical Environment Manager) desktop interface
Connectivity: Parallel and serial ports, MIDI In/Out, floppy disk drive port, and expansion port for peripherals
Original Release Date: June 1986
Discontinued: 1993
Cost (New in 1986): £699
Cost (In 2024 Price): £2150
Modifications I have performed:
None, this system has been fully refurbished by the person I purchased it from
Cost to me for computer £162.89
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £0.00