Haha.

On a serious note, how many *complete* systems do you have? Hold on to a few, for instance; a system for every generation. 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s.
Or is five too much?

The entirety of the garage loft, and some of my office space, but that’s kit that’s either in use or regular rotation. The garage loft is the “store”.

The wife doesn’t go in the garage loft…

As for what to get rid of. Anything that doesn’t work and you know deep down you won’t repair. Anything you have more than two of (one plus a spare is enough). Anything that has a better alternative that ultimately means the lesser part/piece won’t see the light of day.

Most of my hardware is either in my home office, or is in the loft or the garage. If it's visible elsewhere in the home, my wife would have a problem with that.

Tell her you're going to throw away some of her things.

Half my house... maybe more, 60% of house for sure, my wife not complains exept can walk in a straight line then complains i need to clean

PD2JK wrote on 2025-06-28, 13:50:

Haha.

On a serious note, how many *complete* systems do you have? Hold on to a few, for instance; a system for every generation. 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s.
Or is five too much?

To be precise, excluding the chassis and power supply, I have at least 20 systems covering the period from 1985 to around 2008.
In fact, the most collected is the sound card.
Anyway, it's much more than my wife thought

paradigital wrote on 2025-06-28, 13:52:

The entirety of the garage loft, and some of my office space, but that’s kit that’s either in use or regular rotation. The garage loft is the “store”.

The wife doesn’t go in the garage loft…

As for what to get rid of. Anything that doesn’t work and you know deep down you won’t repair. Anything you have more than two of (one plus a spare is enough). Anything that has a better alternative that ultimately means the lesser part/piece won’t see the light of day.

I really hope to have a garage loft……

RetroPCCupboard wrote on 2025-06-28, 14:12:

Most of my hardware is either in my home office, or is in the loft or the garage. If it's visible elsewhere in the home, my wife would have a problem with that.

Having a garage loft is so cool

Shagittarius wrote on 2025-06-28, 14:21:

Tell her you're going to throw away some of her things.

For me, this is very dangerousv ：（

theelf wrote on 2025-06-28, 14:24:

Half my house... maybe more, 60% of house for sure, my wife not complains exept can walk in a straight line then complains i need to clean

If this is true, then I suspect your wife is also a heavy fan of retro hardware……

Sounds like unequal relationship. You do not threaten to throw away her 30 shoes and clothes. You do not care how much she spends on them.

New wifey, man and I'm not even kidding. Nobody touches my shit unless I'm in a coffin and the wife knows it. Stand up for those treasures!

I have a new problem, Facebook free giveaway groups. XP era to even 10 era computers, laptops, monitors and other stuff. I just now have good destinations for riding around. And thing is getting out of hand.

"How much space does your Old hardware take up in your home?"

Yes.

I've got half the attic in use and some random stuff in the garage. In total, about 10 complete systems, 20 full computer cases, and 8 crates of random things. My wife mainly complains that she doesn't see any return on the investment in her hobby (clothes) while mine just stays the same value. Besides the attic the house is declared "free of old computers".

Could you arrange to collect everything into a single room/attic/garage? That would make her happier I guess.

qdsong88@ wrote on 2025-06-28, 13:08:

I have taken up too much space, and my wife said she will throw away some of it without my consent. What should I do? What do […]
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I have taken up too much space, and my wife said she will throw away some of it without my consent.
What should I do?
What do you think I should agree to let my wife throw away?
386？ 486？ 586？ Hard drive? Graphics card? main board? But these are all my treasures

Oh my god, I feel like my end is coming……

Theyre like Kleanex mate, you use them then you throw them away.

Women come and go, computers... You'll regret it if you get rid of any of them.

qdsong88@ wrote on 2025-06-28, 14:44:

Half my house... maybe more, 60% of house for sure, my wife not complains exept can walk in a straight line then complains i need to clean

If this is true, then I suspect your wife is also a heavy fan of retro hardware……

Mi wife dont have any interest in anything of hardware, software, computers, games, or whatever technology

ElectroSoldier wrote on 2025-06-28, 19:23:

qdsong88@ wrote on 2025-06-28, 13:08:

I have taken up too much space, and my wife said she will throw away some of it without my consent. What should I do? What do […]
Show full quote

I have taken up too much space, and my wife said she will throw away some of it without my consent.
What should I do?
What do you think I should agree to let my wife throw away?
386？ 486？ 586？ Hard drive? Graphics card? main board? But these are all my treasures

Oh my god, I feel like my end is coming……

Theyre like Kleanex mate, you use them then you throw them away.

Women come and go, computers... You'll regret it if you get rid of any of them.

Okay, I admit you're a tough guy ：）

waterbeesje wrote on 2025-06-28, 18:59:

I've got half the attic in use and some random stuff in the garage. In total, about 10 complete systems, 20 full computer cases, and 8 crates of random things. My wife mainly complains that she doesn't see any return on the investment in her hobby (clothes) while mine just stays the same value. Besides the attic the house is declared "free of old computers".

Could you arrange to collect everything into a single room/attic/garage? That would make her happier I guess.

Unfortunately, there are no such conditions available ：（