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Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-07-19, 20:28

Yeah lots of space in the case! I have my SS7 in a case like that because I refuse to buy an AT one for 100$. I'm sure I'll find one soon. That motherboard looks very cramped around the CPU. At least you are able to fit a voodoo in there. My 5ali61 barely fits a voodoo 2. What is Bector? Some local …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-07-19, 17:08

The floppy power cable adapter arrived, and now the drive works too. :) IMG_20210719_181903.jpg Here's a better look at the board now that's everything is inside: IMG_20210719_181758.jpg IMG_20210719_181741.jpg IMG_20210719_181723.jpg Yeah, lots of empty space, it's how it goes when you mix an AT …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-07-12, 16:54

Got a power supply for the Socket 7 pc, one thing I didn't realize was it had no header for floppy drives, so i've ordered an adapter thru ebay. Oh well, at least the Voodoo1 works perfectly now, but a reinstall is needed since the old psu had some marks on poor Windows 98, but I'm gonna go with 95 …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-07-05, 19:52

Nice I like SD2ide too but I believe it is maybe too slow for my taste for desktop computers. I use it in my SS7 rig. Its handy to change OS by switching cards and they are dirt cheap. For laptops it's probably fine. Not sure why I didn't consider it for my armada. Well, this was my first take on …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-07-05, 18:40

Bit of an upgrade on my Compaq laptop, I've finally got my SD to IDE adapter working. Needed to use another computer to install DOS, but after that it was all smooth sailing. Copied the Windows 3.1 setup files onto the SD Card, and started installing it. IMG_20210705_183034.jpg After that, …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-26, 07:50

Much better. I'd like to change cooler on my k6-2+ but it is way to cramped around the CPU. Got one of those startech coolers but need to mod it sadly. If I also want to fit my voodoo 2 I need to get very creative with that Dremel. Ah yeah, big coolers can be a bit of pain. This one had just enough …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-25, 17:55

That does look better and it'll probably cool better as well. Definitely. :D And I love how Intel made these sockets compatible in terms of coolers. I mean I wouldn't use a Socket 7 cooler on socket 370 cpu, but using socket 370 cooler on socket 7 cpu's is definitely an awesome thing, might be even …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-25, 17:09

Replaced the old cooler in my socket 7 build. Old: Filename IMG_20210625_185638.jpg File size 76.72 KiB Views 286 views New: Filename IMG_20210625_183605.jpg File size 433.01 KiB Views 286 views It's a socket 370 Celeron cooler, not entirely era appropiate but it looks SO much better.

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-22, 20:15

They are very robust. I just picked mine up cause it was cheap, had floppy and cd rom and also internal power supply. I also like IBM if not for the crappy plastic material they use on the lid that usually ages and becomes sticky. I think the 8bit guy or someone else had a video about the Compaq Vs …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-22, 17:19

Joakim wrote on 2021-06-22, 17:14: You might consider making a separate subject on it, some guys here are floppy experts. 😀 To be honest at this point I'm not really interested in restoring the drive, I'm happy with the CF adapter I have. And besides, I have many more PC's with a floppy drive. :]

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-22, 17:02

from the pictures that laptop has a very good screen and is overall in good condition. With the CF you can effectively get as many DOS games on it as you want and with a small screen its fine for graphics of that era great find! Definitely a winner combo for DOS gamers! 320x200 games look nice, not …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-22, 17:01

I have soft spot for retro laptops. Nice find. Mine is the much newer Armada 1750. I'm fixing it up, not sure if Ill keep it yet because I have other hardware to run those things... Yours is more retro. Is the screen 640x480? Have you attempted to remove the floppy and investigate what is wrong …

Re: Some of my retro computer builds

Posted on 2021-06-22, 16:16

Not really a build, but still a machine so why not. IMG_20201116_213931.jpg This Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CXL laptop was quite a lucky find for me. I've bought this at the local flea market in October, and it only costed me 2000 Forint, which is 6,50 Dollars! At first I've thought it was broken, but I …

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