@Sphere478
Yes! They Are! Maybe one of the best communities here on the internet.. *raises glass!*
The auction ended. It was a bit over my budget (at least £45 + shipping). But a user here by the name of "smokeycockatiel" got it, and he seems very nice, and I didn't really want to bid against him. At least it's in good hands 😀 (*ahem*.. maybe we'll get the manual and CD Scans 😁)
In any case, just seeing "my baby" after all these years, brought me a lot of joy.. I'm sure somehow, someway, i'll eventually find one 😀
Thanks for the tip/offer, but I've gathered a few K6 CPUs this past year. Again, thank you!
Parts form the junk-yard are what enabled the very low prices that made this hobby/passion possible for me (otherwise I would have just remained staring at LGR's and PHILL's videos) . Some (parts) look like they've been chewed by dogs. But with a little bit of luck, I've managed to find some great stuff that was either working or reparable 😀
@gex85
Thank you! I really appreciate the thought!
@Socket3
I saw at my friend that works in recycling, a case that has the exact form factor you described. Tall (about 2ft [60cm]), abnormally thin (dirty white color).. that looked to be from the socket5 - late socket3 era. Seemed to be a full computer. I'll ask him to take a picture of the front and back, and post them here.