Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

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rcarkk wrote on 2021-07-20, 17:26: devius wrote on 2021-07-19, 18:12: That's amazing! Is "ribbon cable folding" a new art form I'm not aware of that's gaining a lot of traction? The first time i saw that was possible to make extremely clean retro builds i became focused on that. Great job, love the …

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Re: Generic ATX cases

Posted on 2021-07-06, 16:02

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Since you last posted, a guy on Ebay unloaded a ton of brand new Inwin A500's for $50 each. I grabbed one. You have to be watching all market places with search alerts setup if you want to find things. You can't rely on people telling you because by then they are gone. Damn. I just checked and …

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Re: Generic ATX cases

Posted on 2021-07-05, 10:57

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I'm bumping this thread if anyone has suggestions for generic late 1990s-style beige ATX cases similar to the unobtanium Chenbro SR209 / Inwin A500. I'm desperate, I need a case to put all this beautiful gear into!

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Re: Video card upgrade for A64 X2 4400+

Posted on 2021-05-02, 12:00

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How period correct do you want it or do you want best performance / bang for buck? I was going to try and go somewhat period correct. It is running Windows XP, The motherboard was released July of 2004, the CPU was released May 2005. So could say that the motherboard and CPU were bought mid 2005. …

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Re: Video card upgrade for A64 X2 4400+

Posted on 2021-04-27, 13:14

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How period correct do you want it or do you want best performance / bang for buck?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-04-20, 15:21

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A couple of small things for my 97-98 build and a G4 Cube I’m going to upgrade, but perhaps my favourite out of this bunch is the issue of PC Gamer I get to delve into again...

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Re: Could you build a retro PC right now?

Posted on 2021-04-14, 02:36

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I've now accumulated a few more pieces for my 1997-98 build: Asus P2L97-DS dual slot and P2L97 regular MBs 2x Pentium II 333Mhz CPUs 128MB / 384MB RAM Matrox Millenium II 8MB 2164W MIL2p/4N Creative Blaster 3D 3DFX Voodoo 2 8MB Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold CT4390 IOMEGA Z100 100MB ZIP Quantum …

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Re: Could you build a retro PC right now?

Posted on 2021-04-10, 03:01

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I've now accumulated a few more pieces for my 1997-98 build: Asus P2L97-DS dual slot and P2L97 regular MBs 2x Pentium II 333Mhz CPUs 128MB / 384MB RAM Matrox Millenium II 8MB 2164W MIL2p/4N Creative Blaster 3D 3DFX Voodoo 2 8MB Creative Sound Blaster AWE64 Gold CT4390 IOMEGA Z100 100MB ZIP Quantum …

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Re: Generic ATX cases

Posted on 2021-04-10, 02:47

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That's actually a great idea. Will have to look into it here, the recycling scene is pretty opaque here in Hong Kong. There are dodgy guys wearing wifebeaters hanging around on some of the less gentrified street corners looking to buy old PC hardware off anyone walking by. It all gets chucked in a …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-03-29, 12:20

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This is something I’ve longed for but never managed to attain. Teenage years lusting after this very card (I think my family actually skipped this and got a TNT2 after our Matrox card, that’s how excruciating the wait was. Cost me $65 🙌

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Re: How often do you buy a brand new computer ?

Posted on 2021-03-29, 11:23

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I was hoping for the NEW Mac Pro but it seems uncertain now that the M1 chip is out. We’re waiting on the M1(x) / M2 / M64—whatever they decide to call it—Mac Pro refresh for my studio. Ideally it’ll be in a smaller size with significantly better performance at launch than the old Xeons that were …

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Re: How often do you buy a brand new computer ?

Posted on 2021-03-29, 09:22

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Gosh, far too many. The list below are the computers I've personally paid for out of my own pocket aka The Grown Up Years. I like to think I have slowed down over the years but as more disposable cash becomes available, so too does the computer collection swell... Desktops - probably every 3-4 years …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2021-03-28, 07:35

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luckybob wrote on 2021-03-28, 07:27: I have the MSI version of that monitor. its extremely nice. The curve is noticeable, but 5 minutes into any game, its seamless. That was my 2nd choice but ended up with the Dell due to the white back panel to match my Ergotron. The MSI looked great otherwise.

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2021-03-28, 02:58

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Picked up a Dell S3221QS the other day. In short, it’s one of the cheaper 32’ curved 4K monitors out there, it’s in white, supports Freesync and G-sync, has 3 inputs and USB 3.0 ports while keeping a VESA mount on the rear. I looked at similar alternatives probably using the same panel from AOC, MSI …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-03-27, 15:09

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Picked up these two little beauties from Yahoo Auctions Japan, one with 1.5GB RAM, an ATI Rage 128 Pro and Airport card. The second unit features a GeForce 2 MX, no HDD or Airport card. Everything seems to be in working condition according to the seller. Managed to snag these together for less than …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2021-03-27, 09:57

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IceMan reservoir and Laing DDC PWM pump for my custom loop 5800x build in the Cooler Master NR200. This res was originally designed to be mounted on the rear panel of the NCase M1 to enable a dual radiator setup. However, one of the only ways I can mount a single 280mm rad in the NR200 is with a …

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Re: Generic ATX cases

Posted on 2021-03-26, 13:01

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I’m bumping this because I’m looking for the exact same thing but I can’t find any Chenbro CR209 or Inwin A500s anywhere. Not much on eBay or the local stores either. Does anyone else have any tips?

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Re: Retro confessions. What are yours?

Posted on 2021-03-25, 02:24

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1) I get more joy out of playing games from the 90s than I do current generation games. 2) I get more excited about tracking down a Voodoo 2 than I do about a 3090 FE.

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Re: What were your defining moments in computer history?

Posted on 2021-03-24, 16:05

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brostenen wrote on 2021-03-24, 12:14: I am not really sure about the exact years as such. However I can tell the story of those moments.... Then I discovered Vogons around 2014 and all is hostory. That was a great read, thank you for sharing 🙌

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Re: What were your defining moments in computer history?

Posted on 2021-03-24, 14:54

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2 really big stand out moment's for me Getting Command and Conquer around Easter in 95 or 96. I'd played the game before at a friends so already knew I loved it. That has such a lasting affect I get in the mood to play it round Easter every year. Seeing the flashing police lights at night in NFS3 …

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