DOS/Windows 9X won't use the second CPU. So why build dual socket computer for Win9X? ;) At least do a dual boot machine - Win9X + NT4. Good call, I had totally forgot about the system limitations for Win98! You've convinced me, I'll definitely make this a dual boot NT4/Win98 machine. :) Is there a …

Thanks for the tip. I'll try breaking the disk up into smaller partitions. What OS will you install? Motherboard would be great for NT or even W2K. I was going to install Win98SE, for muh games... But now that you mention it, NT4 Server might be fun. I could host services on it, and even plug it in …

Hi guys, I'm currently piecing together a nostalgia computer, so I thought I'd take you a long for the ride. This would have been something of a dream computer for me back in 1998/99. Obscenely expensive, and completely unobtainable. The build isn't finalised yet, but this is what I've settled on so …

Easiest thing would be this bad boy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONVERT-20-PIN-NO-5V-TO-20-PIN-WITH-5V-OPTIONAL-ON-OFF-SW-/252708495849 Basically exactly what we're talking about. Thank you! I found a different Ebay seller who will ship to Australia by searching "20 to 20 pin 5v atx", I might not have …

Fantastic project shock__! I spent yesterday evening reading through this thread, and I've learned a lot as a result. It's very impressive the amount of work you've put into this, and is part of the reason why I registered an account here. So kudos to you!

Thank you all for your input, I really appreciate it. If the SB16 doesn't need -5V, then that reduces the complexity a lot. But I would like the flexibility of using other cards in the future, so purely for academic purposes... You shouldn't to be slave of exact PSU in reality. A great way is …

Thanks for the quick response, 2) Use the +5V -> -5V invertor. Do you know where I could buy an inverter like this? I spent some time googling for one, but the only thing I could find was an ATX to AT converter. Although... What sound card will you be installing? Only three sound cards need the -5v …

Hello all, I'm sorry if this question has been asked before; but how do you go about delivering -5V to an ATX motherboard that has ISA slots? A little bit of background... I have an Intel E139761 Slot 1 ATX motherboard, that I'm planning a new Pentium II build around. I would like to use a sound …