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First post, by evanretro

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If you're looking to store your retro cards I highly recommend this scheme:

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I was inspired by this post: Re: Lets all share tips of how we organize our collection of retro computer stuff :) My only improvement, really, was finding stackable bins of the right sizes where you can see the labels on boxes.

For regular cards:

The game protector boxes fit perfectly in the small bins and fit most ISA and PCI cards from the late 80s through the early 90s. I labeled the card box ends with a label maker.

For motherboards or full length cards:

For full length single slot cards, like early sound cards or video cards, I put two game protector boxes together and it works ok. They can go lengthwise in a small bin or horizontally in a large bin. For motherboards and double slot cards like 00s video cards, I wrap them in an anti-static bag and stack them in the bins. The 4mil is sturdy and offers protection from scratches and components getting stuck on each other, and you can still see the contents.

Reply 1 of 3, by dominusprog

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Great job! Putting a label on each board is a nice touch 👍🏻.

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Reply 2 of 3, by Intel486dx33

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These clear plastic tubes are a Good Idea.
I currently have my computer stuff stacked in card board boxes but the card board is beginning to collapse.

So I think I will start putting all my stuff in these plastic tubes.
I have slowly been doing this.

You can buy them for Cheap at Costco, Walmart, or Target stores in USA.

Reply 3 of 3, by RetroPCCupboard

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I have been using expandable plastic file folders. They hold even the largest ATX motherboards that I have. Though some with large heatsinks bulge out a bit. I like these because the plastic acts as a barrier between boards to prevent scratches and knocking off capacitors etc. The folders are sorted in chronological order of chipset.

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The only motherboards that are difficult are slot A and Slot 1 unless they have fold-down supports. For those I have had to remove the supports, and need to reattach if I want to put them back in a case. For test bench use though, the supports not really needed.