Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-29, 01:20

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That's a nice build with that monitor and matching keyboard. Clean, uncluttered case too. There's a few beige Gateway 2 button mice with scroll wheels and Gateway speakers on EBang... I know, it never really ends. 😀

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-05-17, 12:31

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Bought this Toshiba Satellite 5205 S705 yesterday… … it’s got the normal usage scratches, anyone have a good way to remove them without causing more damage Car “scratch remover” polishing compounds like Mothers or Meguiars work great with a foam or wool pad on a polisher/angle polisher. Like glass …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-17, 01:46

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That's the thing with a clear case, it forces you into some creative cable management. I do like that turntable, especially when matched with clear or colored records.

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-16, 00:52

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PARKE wrote on 2024-05-15, 12:32: That is a very rare skill. Vogons member Havli built his own acrylic case in the past : My retro rigs Appreciate you digging up that link! Agree, a rare skill that can produce such unique builds like that.

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-15, 01:51

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I've always wanted a PC in a clear acrylic case, and finally I got around to making one... That is impressive, I think it looks awesome. You designed and built this from scratch? Would be great if you posted additional pictures of the fabrication and cutting. You must have a sweet workshop. :) * * …

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Re: what do you think is the best 440bx mainboard in the world?

Posted on 2024-05-09, 01:00

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the most overlooked board of the bunch MSI BX Master 3.0. slot 1 version of cubx https://www.anandtech.com/show/556/11 Agree, the MSI BX Master https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/msi-ms-6163-v3.0-bx13 is a nice board sporting some good features but for DOS, it's missing SB_Link . My favorite is …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-24, 23:03

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PC@LIVE wrote on 2024-04-24, 22:49: For the PC XT I found an interesting solution, for the video card, I have an 8-bit ISA… How’s the image quality since it’s going from digital MDA/CGA to analog ?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-22, 11:19

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Local flee market find. Micromint AT-16. Early AT clone with 6MHz CPU. Very nice condition case and some goodies inside. It didn't worked but I fixed some minor issues and now it fully functional. Has strange German BIOS with German setup and hardcoded German keyboard layout. I really like your …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-17, 11:57

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BetaC wrote on 2024-04-17, 05:06: Today I picked up a dinky little guy… Good to know it’s compatible with the 8 bit slot. Hope to find a reasonably priced EGA Wonder one day. I think it’s time you roll up your sleeves and do a motherboard and chassis wash. 😀

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-04-09, 10:44

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Todays was good day. Managed to grab on local auction site this one for almost nothing. Guy told me that his wife asked to get rid of it since it takes to much space. Also probably did not fit into modern room design. He is not used to sell stuff on auction sites hence the price... I'd say God …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2024-04-08, 20:43

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acl wrote on 2024-04-08, 16:50: Last Friday I received an am386 sx-40 I bought it untested so I needed some time to test everyhing… Very nice, be sure and post updated pics after those pieces find a proper home! 😀

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-04-06, 23:54

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I have this 'white' model: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/235096727128 Dell U2412M 1920x1200 IPS (VGA, DVI-D, DP)[/quote] I don't think that's a 4:3 aspect, maybe 16:9? PS: but if 15inch is what is required, then that one might not be suitable 😊 (still has a 4:3 aspect setting, + it is a 1920x 1200 though …

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-04-06, 19:18

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Thanks everyone, appreciate the compliments! Good eye, the Samsung 15” was originally black/silver. I added internal speakers and painted it. Stupidly tossed VGA monitors that I now wish I’d kept. I’ve seen a few beige LCD monitors but prices kept me away.

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-04-05, 22:16

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Additional:

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-04-05, 22:15

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I'd like to share my latest build. Actually, I should really call it a rebuild as most of the components I've owned since new. My goal was to recreate a Windows gamer system (no DOS) based on hardware and software from '98 to mid 2001. DX9 arrived around mid 2001 and by October, XP. I wanted to make …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-30, 12:23

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Nice XT clone board without parity. Is that an onboard speaker at the top right? Looks like it also has the provision to add the external speaker at bottom right. Wondering if it’ll boot with that ROM as the shields been removed.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-30, 03:14

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Well that wasn’t a long wait to find a system to put between my Model F and my 5151 monitor. IMG_3190.jpeg I’ll be able to test it later after I’m done at work. I’m excited to experience the slowness, and my inability to put anything on it until I can get an XTIDE and or some other way to transfer …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-29, 02:26

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Many “yo-yos” are affected by the bouncing economy and their need to continue providing.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-28, 02:33

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Sorry to hear, getting harder to find. It’s weird that I see your post today as I just received a 5150 p/s I was searching for a long time. My system is a Rev.A 16-64k with an upgraded p/s. Finally , I now have the original black 63w to install. Fortunately, no shipping damage. :) That is a …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-03-27, 01:34

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The last piece of the puzzle for my Frankenstein 5150 arrived - the PSU. And, sigh, the power switch assembly was destroyed in transit. Wasn't bloody cheap, either. Actually, the last part would be a 5151 monitor but this is exactly why I refrain from buying one online. Sorry to hear, getting …

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