First post, by TekTherapy
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Hello everyone!
First i´ll start with i am sorry, since i have been reading on Vogons for years but not every registered for whatever reason.
And i kinda feel bad because this community helped me on several occasions over many years! Thanks for that!
Still i really wanted to get some advice on a project i have planned for my youtube channel (@tektherapy)
To give some context i mainly create PC build videos with current hardware as well pc mod projects from time to time.
I always call them chill build videos with no talking, visually pleasing. (Taste is always a mother of opinion ofc)
Disclaimer:
Before going into my idea, i know not everyone will approve this. But so far i didn´t see many people do it in one of those fishtank cases.
And this will be actually a system i WILL use since i am building a dedicated Retro space in my house over the next weeks.
My idea and my question(s):
So recently i had the idea of actually fitting old(er) hardware into a new case with new fans and psu maybe even fit an current cpu cooler on the board (if pushing it past the stock speeds)
The NEW parts i chose for the Build:
-) Jonsbo TK1 MATX Case Black
-) Jonsbo HF120 4x Performance Fans 120mm (will be controlled via an PWM Controller)
-) Coolermaster V750 2.0 PSU 80plus Gold
-) SSDs i have multiple options on older and newer drives (would test what works with my (ATA-> SATA Adapters i own)
-) ATX - AT PSU Adaper Cable (tested works)
-) AT - PS2 Adapter
For the brains of the build itself i am unsure and need advice
I was going for a purely DOS Machine
Boards i have available:
-) SILICON STAR INTERNATIONAL, INC. PI4T PCI(available CPU 486 DX/2 66 , AMD Am5x86 P75 133)
-) ASUS TX97-E (available CPU´s Pentium 200 / Pentium 200MMX, AMD K6-2-p 366)
-) Lite On 20V0 PWB 20630-001 (Socket 7 , ATX Layout SIS 5598 Chipset)
Graphics Cards PCI:
-) Voodoo 2 12mb and 8mb (Diamond cards)
-) Voodoo 3 3000 16mb (i have multiple of those available)
-) S3 Trio Virge 4mb
-) ATI Rage IIC 4mb
-) Trident Blade 3d 8mb
Sound Cards:
-) Terratec EWS64 XL ISA
-) Sound Blaster AWE64 (non-gold) ISA (Ct4520) ISA Card
-) ESS Audio 1869F ISA Card
-) Ensoniq ES1370 PCI
Network Cards: (not sure on even using one but maybe for using a stack to access my UNRAID nas)
-) Intel 82559 PCI Card
-) 3com 905B PCI Card
-) Realtek 8139b PCI Card
-) Netgear FA311 rev-d2
I am aware i can´t use a cdrom drive without shoehorning an external solution from Pata to Sata in external Case.
But i was generally thinking on using something like SHSUCDX or similar to just mount images i have on my unraid nas.
For the Board layout, i would actually prefer not going the Easy Route on using the ATX Board, but i am open for suggestions / opinions.
I intend to basically flip the layout of the board so the connectors / slots face downwards.
The case has enough cable routing space in that orientation to feed all the cables this way thru the case.
I would drill new holes/threads to be able to use proper standoffs for the Motherboard.
Space wise the Abit Board would fit easy, the TX97-E barely.
And depending on what CPU/Board i use i would have a new CPU Cooler from Jonsbo here as well which i would create a mounting plate for.
I know it´s not really necessary on some CPU´s but would fit the "NEW" aesthetic i guess.
I will not go to a crazy RGB route. But i intend to route some led strips and maybe do some goldish/white lighting to highlight some of the parts.
Maybe you could give me your opinions or ideas!
I do not intend do a high-end DOS Build with an later Athlon or AGP Board. Since if the Video performs i intend on doing a video with a separate build later down the road and rather do an Ultimate Win98 Build thn.
Thanks everyone!
