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
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.
Uh I think the HP 8300 is the newest and can support up to i7-3770 iirc
Hate posting a reply and then have to edit it because it made no sense 😁 First computer was an IBM 3270 workstation with CGA monitor. Stuff: https://archive.org/details/@horun
