This looks nice =)

Perhaps not what you made this thread for, but I actually like your workplace.
I'm using 2 so called sortmasters (basically hard plastic suitcases with lots of little compartments on both sized) as these are easy to move around, but are otherwise similar in function to the system you build up.

Stats wise your P1 build is somewhat standard, nothing wrong with it and with solid parts afaict. It does look a bit crowded but you have apparently considered this already judging by the slot cooler you installed 😜.

Interested in learning about your other rigs 😜

I absolutely love, and am jealous, of your room! What are the speakers you are using for your retro build? Also which workbench do you have with the pegboard and light on top?

fsmith2003 wrote on 2020-12-01, 04:04:

I absolutely love, and am jealous, of your room! What are the speakers you are using for your retro build? Also which workbench do you have with the pegboard and light on top?

Those are Altec Lansing ACS400 Speakers... Probably the best retro speakers i've ever heard. I stumbled across them on Facebook Marketplace for $25 a month or two ago.

As far as the workbench, it is from Harbor Freight for $99. In those pictures, im using both the florescent light that came with it, as well as my LED strips i put under there for extra light.
https://www.harborfreight.com/48-in-workbench … ugg_q=workbench

Tetrium wrote on 2020-12-01, 01:42:

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This looks nice =)

Perhaps not what you made this thread for, but I actually like your workplace.
I'm using 2 so called sortmasters (basically hard plastic suitcases with lots of little compartments on both sized) as these are easy to move around, but are otherwise similar in function to the system you build up.

Stats wise your P1 build is somewhat standard, nothing wrong with it and with solid parts afaict. It does look a bit crowded but you have apparently considered this already judging by the slot cooler you installed 😜.

Interested in learning about your other rigs 😜

Thanks for the compliments, Yeah the case is a Baby AT case that i had gotten for free in rough shape that i restored. The reason i have PCI slot cooler is for the Voodoo 1 to help keep it cool and combat heat buildup inside of the case.
The other PC's aren't quite 100% finished yet, but are mostly.
Win 98 Build:
Pentium III 1000mhz
256MB Ram
Asus Geforce 2 TI Graphics Card

Win XP build: (My original parts from 2005)
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
(cant remember ram)
2X EVGA 7600GT Co Superclocked graphics cards in SLI

Really cool! You've got a great setup there especially your workstation.

What is that switch box below your CRT exactly? I've seen those before, but what model/make is it?

Hezus wrote on 2020-12-02, 10:24:

Really cool! You've got a great setup there especially your workstation.

What is that switch box below your CRT exactly? I've seen those before, but what model/make is it?

Thanks! To my knowledge this switch Bank surge protector is pretty common, but this is a picture of the box. I was able to locate one brand new from a local computer store that has an amazing back stock of retro computer stuff.

bumpnthump05 wrote on 2020-11-30, 21:52:

Just wanted to show off my gaming / tech workshop room as of recently. I have multiple retro builds but I will list my primary m […]
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Just wanted to show off my gaming / tech workshop room as of recently. I have multiple retro builds but I will list my primary machine below. As of about 3 weeks ago, I picked up a 1981 Atari Tempest arcade that was not working, spent a couple of hours soldering on it, and now I have another arcade machine to add to my collection!

Primary Retro Build Specs:
Pentium MMX 233 processor
Tyan S1590S-100 Super Socket 7 AT Motherboard
48mb PC100 Memory (for now)
Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 Pro 4mb (2D Card)
Diamond Monster 3D 4mb (Voodoo 1)(3D Card)
Aztech Sound Galaxy Pro 16 II - SB 2.0 Clone OPL3 Card (FCC ID# I38-MMSN824)
32GB Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 8 HDD
Windows 95 - OSR2
Keytronic PS2 Keyboard (Purchased New)
Mouse Systems Triple Button Mouse (Purchased New)

Modern Build Specs:
Intel 8700K Processor (Overclocked to 5.0GHZ All Cores)
Gigabyte Z370 Gaming 7 Motherboard
32GB DDR4 3200 GSkill Trident Z RGB Memory
EVGA 2080TI FTW3 Ultra Edition Graphics Card
3X Dell 27" 1440p (2K) 144hz Monitors (S2716DGR)
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum Keyboard
Logitech G502 Mouse

Thats strange how similar your system specs are compared to mine.
My modern build is 8700k, Asus z370 gaming, 32 Memory, EVGA 1080ti, Logitech G910, RAT 6+.

My main retro rig is IBM 300GL
233 MMX processor
64Mb memory
Onboard Cirrus logic 2d graphics
Diamond Monster 3D 4mb (Voodoo 1)
Aztech Waverider 32 + GUS ACE
Windows 95 - OSR2 + DOS 6.22
IBM PS2 Keyboard

Other two cases are
286-16 with SB 2.0 and Tandy sound + Western digital graphics and Another IBM 300GL Pentium II 400, Audigy, Voodoo 3 3000.

Even desk layout is kinda similar but ofcourse not so clean and organised as yours 😀