Use a undamaged PSU if you want to protect the mobo, SSD, GPU, etc. I recently had a PSU blow up too, I think it was caused by bottom PCB side of a HDD making contact with metal part of the case and forming a short circuit. The PSU made a loud puff sound and starting pumping out grey smoke (boiled …

I would assume majority of ISA cards were more expensive and had better manufacturing than majority of PCI cards. Also the on-board parts are larger and simpler, which tend to be sturdier compared to small and complex parts. Barring capacitor failure and rust, I'd say ISA cards are tougher than PCI …

If you have a empty 5.25 bay, this could be helpful. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?I … 00002-_-Product I just wish there was beige/white version of this.

Yes, NES version was more satisfying I'd say. Arcade version had to cram a horizontal scrolling shooter into a vertical screen so player character's run speed was sluggish.