Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-04-10, 05:49
Also managed to snag 2 working matrix printers and some weird medical scope thing. It was a good run.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-04-07, 18:50
It's e-waste season at the local madhouse again so I quickly snatched this P4 IBM with a 9600 Pro. The somewhat interesting part is the flawless battery radio with USB, CD and bluetooth speaker functions and good speaker quality. Maybe the previous owner wanted a better brand. I also found two IBM …
Re: Computer Won't Turn On
Posted on 2024-04-07, 09:09
You can use this method to find the short on your board, you need more tools though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp1dPG9_N1w
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-04-01, 08:49
Vipachei wrote on 2024-03-31, 17:56: Got this dual Xeon Dell Precision 690. What an absolute monster! Here it is next to it’s little brother, a 1366 Dell Precision T5500. Nice ones, those are getting really hard to find!
Re: Drive bay extinction in cases, PC chassis, accelerating ???
Posted on 2024-03-22, 04:41
Most people don't buy a new case for every new build, just reuse the old one until it falls apart. Others use the case that comes with the prebuilt rig and don't care if it doesn't have a drive bay because they don't even know what a DVD is. People who want the best and spend the $$$ will always …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-03-12, 05:31
I'm posting this here because it's an almost-bought thing. On a local auction website there is a Voodoo 3 2000 for sale, relatively cheap at about 50€ as an auction. Then looking at the pictures in detail, this card has clearly been messed with. Don't feel too bad, happens to everyone eventually. …
Re: Identify slot 1 processors without the cartridge
Posted on 2024-02-26, 12:22
You mean the s-spec? Happened to me and I couldn't figure out a solution. There was a topic here with the same problem and they tried to read the QR code on the chip but it ultimately failed.
Re: eBay sellers can effortlessly delete their negative feedback
Posted on 2024-02-26, 12:01
Just don't leave a detailed feedback and you'll be fine, a simple negative is enough without any further comments. It's the same with google reviews, if you leave a wall of text it will be removed 90% of the time. I know people want others to know about the details of their bad experience but it …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2024-02-20, 18:04
Got a Core 2 Duo T5470 sample nobody wanted so I sniped it. Nothing special but I have a thing for ES.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-02-17, 20:29
pan069 wrote on 2024-02-17, 20:09: I am using this very similar looking Microsoft mouse. Looking good! To be honest I'm happy that we don't have to use mouse pads anymore because I hated them with a passion.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-02-17, 20:22
Is it a IR or RF mouse? It's an IR mouse. It says the range is 7 ft but it's less than 3. Cool find. Not sure if it was that exact one, but I had one of those I used to death in the noughts. It was on my daily driver, so got heavy use, but wasn't among the most durable ever since I think it got …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2024-02-17, 10:45
Got this wireless PS/2 ball mouse from someone at work. Looking at the brand & configuration I expected the worst but it's not bad at all! The range is not more than 30" but more than enough on a standard office desk. It's surprisingly light and smooth for a ball mouse. Definitely a keeper.
Re: The Retro Web project - a better stason.org/TH99 alternative
Posted on 2023-10-31, 20:13
Hope someone is archiving this project because it's going to end up dead eventually, zero doubt about it. Oversized ego is the most destructive force in nature.
Re: [CLOSED] The Retro Web submissions thread: suggest edits and/or add new boards here
Posted on 2023-10-28, 13:33
It isn't "closing" over people's virtual catfights. See last comments of theretroweb team memebers - they don't use this thread for updating the site anymore i.e. no need of new posts with datasheets, pictures, BIOS dumps etc., so it's useless to stay unlocked with "[CLOSED]" in the title. "Wow, …
Re: [CLOSED] The Retro Web submissions thread: suggest edits and/or add new boards here
Posted on 2023-10-28, 13:19
This is the biggest problem with non-profit retro sites, people get in a catfight over some petty argument and the whole project gets jeopardized, sometimes even deleted. Yes, sometimes people act like entitled brats but some people are way too sensitive when it comes to criticism. Closing this …
Re: Monochrome monitor 'Philips 7BM723/00B' video pinout
Posted on 2023-10-26, 11:17
What's the difference between the PHILIPS 7BM743／00B／00T／05T models? Can't find info on this and I see a bunch of these industrial sets for sale around here. They all look identical with the same input and controls.
Re: Do you think prices will stay high?
Posted on 2023-10-18, 19:27
King_Corduroy wrote on 2023-10-18, 04:21: Beginning to wonder if we'll ever see prices like they were again. Prices are not that high unless you want specific hardware and things are easy to get if you are not a hardcore collector looking for obscure stuff.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2023-10-16, 08:13
JFC! I've spent over £400 (and rising) putting a 5150 together piecemeal yet somehow someone is tossing a full system into the bin. Bravo, sir. A fully grown 5150 takes up huge space and it's completely useless for someone not into retro stuff. It's nothing more than the old washing machine you …
Re: Remastering games, is it really worth it?
Posted on 2023-10-13, 05:47
Remastered graphics: no Remake that only makes minor adjustments to the story/style so it's essentially the same: no Remake that changes the entire gameplay to get me to play again: yes Unlimited supply of mods made by creative people that turn the original game into a real masterpiece: HELL YES!
Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware
Posted on 2023-10-12, 11:27
Here's another example of what may be falling prices for the nice, but not so hot, items. Sometimes it's $100, sometimes it's $41, normal auction stuff. This one is also untested with 2 low quality photos from a bad angle so a big gamble for $65 shipped. I'd rather pay $100 for a clean and tested …
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