Reply 52560 of 53114, by Shagittarius
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zuldan wrote on 2024-04-13, 00:41:Trashbytes wrote on 2024-04-13, 00:29:zuldan wrote on 2024-04-12, 20:59:Very nice. I wondered who grabbed the mouse and Matrox. Have you got any other parts for a 286/386 build yet?
Yep, got plenty of bits for a nice late model 386 machine, not sure I will even venture into 286 or XT territory unless its a complete working system. I already feel like buying 386 era parts is taking a risk of DOA parts simply due to their age and while I'm ok with a soldering station I dont have anywhere near the experience required to diagnose and repair stuff of that age. Best to leave that to the more knowledgeable out there to deal with so I dont go killing parts that could have been saved.
How is the PAS16 going ? go the parts to repair it ?
Yeah I don't have any urge to get into 286 stuff. I like to use my machines and I don't think I would use a 286 very much.
Still waiting on parts for the PAS16 and Roland SCB-55. If I at least get the SCB-55 working, I'll be super happy. Seems to be pretty rare waveblaster card.
A 286 is a DOS machine, its fun for early DOS games but I can't think of a reason other than that to own one. I have a 5170 and I love it, but its a period piece, once I get the EGA monitor repaired it will just run EGA stuff.