First post, by Tempest
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My lab here at work is finally getting rid of all their old PCs. Since I'm on the disposal team I have a once in a life time opportunity to grab some great systems for classic gaming, but which ones to take? I want to cover all of the classic PC gaming eras (roughly speaking):
Early DOS (CGA type stuff)
Windows 3.1.1
Late DOS (DOOM era)
Windows 95/98 (late 90's)
Windows XP
I already own an IBM PCjr which can do very early DOS stuff (CGA graphics) and a P4 which can do Windows XP so those are covered. That leaves Windows 3.1.1, Late DOS, and Windows 95/98. Here's what's available to me:
Dell Optiplex GX110 - Pentium III 733Mhz with 128MB
Dell Optiplex GXMT 5166 - Pentium 166 MMX
IBM AT 5170
IBM PS/2 70 - 386
IBM PS/2 77 - 486 DX2
IBM Intellistation M Pro - Dual Intel Pentium III (1000/133 with 512MB)
Dell Optiplex GX1 - Pentium II 266 MHz?
Dell Optiplex GXPro - Pentium Pro (speed?)
I know I want the AT for Early DOS/Windows 3.1.1. Not only is it in amazing shape, but it has dual 5.25 floppy drives and looks cool.
The PS/2 77 (486/DX2) might be good for Late DOS stuff. I don't know if the Pentium 166 might be better for that or if it would be too fast.
The GX110 (PIII) would be good for Windows 95/98 stuff. Not too fast, not too slow.
Any ideas? Suggestions? There might be more stuff around here, I'll have to check.
Tempest
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