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First post, by Greywolf1

Posted on 2025-02-05, 18:57

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I’ve 3 new desktops and looking for the best and most versatile win98 if possible but aim 32bit xp/ win7

System 1.) hp compaq elite 8300 sff intel core i3-3220 3.3ghz
System 2.) dell optiplex 745 intel core 2 4300 1.8 ghz
System 3.) dell Optiplex 755 intel core 2 duo e8400 3ghz

All of them seem to have xp compatible drivers
All post to bios.
And have a variety of hdds available

Reply 1 of 2, by chinny22

Posted on 2025-02-06, 01:11

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What I would consider the important deciding factor on each PC

The HP 8300SFF has a Q77 chipset, 2 low profile PCIE, 1 low profile PCI
The Dell 745 SFF has a Q965 chipset, 1 low profile PCIE, 1 low profile PCI
The Dell 775 SFF has a Q35 chipset, 1 low profile PCIE, 1 low profile PCI

None are really much good for Win98
As you say WinXP is supported on all 3
Win7 will be better off with the newest of the pick which is the Dell 745 and upgrade any components as needed.

Reply 2 of 2, by Horun

Posted on 2025-02-06, 02:16

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Uh I think the HP 8300 is the newest and can support up to i7-3770 iirc

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