First post, by cj_reha
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- Oldbie
So I just recently got this computer from an online eRecycler of sorts on eBay. They're pretty common, selling a bunch of old towers without hard drives or otherwise partially stripped. This one was bought for $27.50, plus about $30 shipping. 2 days and it came!
It was listed as having no hard drives, but there were two mounted upside down, partially hidden by the I/O ribbons. Both worked, however the Quantum drive is finicky and seems to be close to failing.
Also, on the WD Caviar drive, in two folders, I found over 150 images of softcore and hardcore porn, dating from 1995 and 1996. Eugh. 😵
Specs:
Motherboard: Biostar MB-8500TVX-A (512 KB onboard L2 cache)
CPU: Intel Pentium MMX 166 MHz (Ceramic)
RAM: 64 MB EDO (16MB x 4)
Video: Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 (S3 ViRGE, 2? MB video memory)
Sound: ESS ES1868F PnP
NIC: Linksys 10/100 PCI
I/O: 2x LPT 8-bit ISA cards, 1 HP-branded, 1 generic
Modem: US Robotics 56k (8-bit ISA)
HDDs:
Quantum Sirocco 2.5 GB
WD Caviar 853.6 MB
Optical:
BTC 8x CD-ROM Drive
Colorado 250 MB Tape Streamer
Panasonic 1.2 MB 5.25" Floppy
Chinon 1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy
MACASE 250Watt AT PSU
Not yet installed an OS, but leaning towards Windows 98 SE or 95b. Or, I could make it a fast DOS gaming rig? Not sure, but I want to keep it stock as I like with my machines.
It's also missing the side panel, so I may either make one or steal one from a spare case and drill holes if needed for it.
Oh yeah, and it came with free PS/2-to-DB9 and DB9-to-DB25 converters 😁
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