First post, by EscapeVelocity
My first computer was a no name, 486SX-25 with a retail add on Aztech Sound Galaxy NX II sound card, and a Trident something or other Video Card....I also added a CD-ROM using the connection on the Sound Galaxy. Forget the amount of RAM. But that system is long gone.
So looking for tips.
Im especially interested in the late 80s to early 90s DOS games. I want maximum DOS compatability and focus. Windows is not a concern.
DOS - Ill need a copy of DOS, perhaps Norton Utilities 7.0 and/or PCTools Utilities 7.0. Dr. DOS 5.0 or MS-DOS 5.0 Im thinking. What say you?
Video Card - Ive been reading here and elsewhere, and Im thinking of getting a Diamond as that is what I wanted back in the day....
Earlier Diamond Speedstar series
64 and eariler Diamond Stealth series
particularly the Tseng or S3 variations
Sound Card -
Sound Blaster 2.0 or Pro
Some combination to get Roland Midi and LA - perhaps SCC-1 with MT-32. The MPU-401 interface cards are exorbinantly high priced.
Motherboard? Im clueless. Need help here.
CPU - Im thinking AMD 386DX-40 or Intel 486 DX266 or maybe 486 DX4100. Then there is the Cyrix 5*86 DX4133. Need guidance here.
RAM - At least 16MB. Need guidance here.
CD-ROM - Any brand and speed recommendations?
5.25" and 3.5" Floppys
I would like a Turbo button to reduce speed to 8ish MHz. Particularly interested in information about this.
Also would like a case with the speed showcased in LEDs on the front, but that may be asking too much.
I would also like to build or buy another system for Windows 95/98. But first things first.
This site is fantastic. Thanks for the great information and sharing your expertise.