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Reply 180 of 213, by wiretap

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bristlehog wrote on 2020-01-18, 12:00:
wiretap wrote on 2019-07-27, 03:43:
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What the?.. PC Chassis with an integrated display?!

Yep.. Dash OPS-1000 CPU from a phone system. It also went under the name Picazo VS1. The amber CRT was a factory option.
https://web.archive.org/web/20000609210642/ht … vs1/default.asp

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Reply 181 of 213, by feipoa

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badmojo wrote on 2019-01-23, 22:02:
I added this nice little AT tower to my collection recently - needed some restoration but came up pretty well. The power button […]
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I added this nice little AT tower to my collection recently - needed some restoration but came up pretty well. The power button jams if you don't hit it dead center but that just seems to be a design flaw, it's not worn at all.

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Fancy finding a full 3-digit MHz display. I don't think I've come across a 3-digit MHz display naturally on a case before. Perhaps it originally was for a P200 or a K6? Anyone know what was the latest CPU which fairly commonly contained a case with a MHz display? Seems like after socket 7 the MB's turbo header was no more.

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Reply 182 of 213, by Intel486dx33

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My NEWEST 486 build.
I found this case on ebay. It looks new and never used.
It's an AT case from the 1990's by a company called "Techmedia".
I read they use to design their own stuff.
This is the best AT case I have ever had. It is made of thick steel construction.
I am not kidding. The side panels feel like they weight about 5lbs. each.
The front is made of thick plastic too. The entire front panel pops off easily. just like a lian li case.
The frame is made of thick steal.
The back has allot of holes for connectors.
I only wish it had better ventilation and holes for fans.
Other than that it is a really nice case from the early 1990's.
Works great with a 386/486 motherboard.
And it has a nice thick coat of paint. NOT a cheap case.

Reply 183 of 213, by phinix

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Cyrix200+ wrote on 2019-02-12, 07:25:
It's beautiful! Looks like it's hard to work in. […]
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Here's my 286 case. I found it brand new NOS at a surplus electronics store for 5 USD. I particularly enjoy the compactness of the case, and the fact that it has the cutouts for the serial and parallel ports. Also, it even has a removable motherboard backing plate!

There's not many places for fans, so I installed one of those small flat fans that uses up a card slot. It basically just blows the hot air out a vented slot cover.

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It's beautiful! Looks like it's hard to work in.

I like this one I have, it's one of my favorites.

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WOW! WHat is that case?
I love it!
I guess its impossible to find one like that nowadays...

Reply 184 of 213, by therevisiona

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Have three AT systems:
1st picture: 486 used for parts (will put a 286 motherboard in)
2nd picture: 386DX-40 With a missing floppy drive (pulled from dumpster)
3rd picture: NOS AT case that will be used with the 486 motherboard from the 1st case (486 DX4-120)
4th picture: Celeron 300A from the dumpster

Reply 185 of 213, by Intel486dx33

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I have a NEW one that I got from eBay. It’s actually really nice. NOT a cheap case.
It is made of heavy gauge steal and is really heavy.
It has a motherboard tray that swings out. Really nice.

Cons:
It is NOT easy to work with. The placement of the power supply makes it hard to work within.

Reply 186 of 213, by devius

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That case was probably meant for Socket 7 ATX boards or something like that no? Considering that there's barely any room between the motherboard and the PSU for a slot 1 CPU or taller heatsinks.

Reply 187 of 213, by Intel486dx33

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devius wrote on 2020-05-18, 15:05:

That case was probably meant for Socket 7 ATX boards or something like that no? Considering that there's barely any room between the motherboard and the PSU for a slot 1 CPU or taller heatsinks.

Yes, The Fan/heatsink barley fits behind the PSU on a Socket 7 motherboard. So yeah, its for a Socket 5 or 7 or AMD with socket CPU.
But it came with two motherboard back plate covers one of which was just the right one for my motherboard of which made me very happy because I did not know where I was going to find this back plate.

Reply 189 of 213, by phinix

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Cyrix200+ wrote on 2019-02-12, 07:25:
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This is most beautiful AT case I've seen.

WhAt are the dimensions of it?
I'm guessing smaller than baby AT case?

Reply 190 of 213, by chrismeyer6

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I really like that case and it looks like it hasn't yellowed at all.

Reply 191 of 213, by phinix

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Yep, beautiful case, I would love to hunt one down, but its hard to find I bet...

Reply 192 of 213, by Cyrix200+

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I think I've seen about 8 for sale (here locally) in the last 6 years. I always keep an eye out, because the 386 SX 16MHz from my childhood was in this case.

They are usually sold as complete systems, for quite some money if you just want the case 😀

It was popular with quite a few OEM builders I think.

It is high quality, and does not yellow because it's painted plastic. It does scratch and wear. You can see the power button on this one has lost some paint.

1982 to 2001

Reply 193 of 213, by phinix

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Cyrix200+ wrote on 2020-06-16, 13:06:
I think I've seen about 8 for sale (here locally) in the last 6 years. I always keep an eye out, because the 386 SX 16MHz from m […]
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I think I've seen about 8 for sale (here locally) in the last 6 years. I always keep an eye out, because the 386 SX 16MHz from my childhood was in this case.

They are usually sold as complete systems, for quite some money if you just want the case 😀

It was popular with quite a few OEM builders I think.

It is high quality, and does not yellow because it's painted plastic. It does scratch and wear. You can see the power button on this one has lost some paint.

Do these have a name or some model number so I could try to search for them?

Reply 194 of 213, by HanJammer

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chrismeyer6 wrote on 2020-06-16, 12:31:

I really like that case and it looks like it hasn't yellowed at all.

They don't get yellow. I have 2 of them both nice and white. I want to sell one, BTW.

New items (October/November 2022) -> My Items for Sale
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Reply 195 of 213, by HanJammer

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Some of the cases I bought over the last few months...

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New items (October/November 2022) -> My Items for Sale
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Reply 196 of 213, by HanJammer

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New items (October/November 2022) -> My Items for Sale
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Reply 197 of 213, by HanJammer

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And last but not least...

New items (October/November 2022) -> My Items for Sale
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Reply 198 of 213, by chrismeyer6

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You've got a nice selection of cases. I cant wait till I finish my basement and have my own workshop area for my retro computers.

Reply 199 of 213, by phinix

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HanJammer wrote on 2020-06-16, 20:45:
chrismeyer6 wrote on 2020-06-16, 12:31:

I really like that case and it looks like it hasn't yellowed at all.

They don't get yellow. I have 2 of them both nice and white. I want to sell one, BTW.

In this case, I'm interested.
As I'm fairly new on this forum I cannot send PM yet, so found you somewhere else.
Napisalem do Ciebie na Amibay:)

Is this case less than 30cm in height?
Also, would it acceptAT socket7 mobo, like Asus P5A?