Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2017-09-03, 22:14

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Successfully re-capped an Enermax EG365P PSU. First PSU I've ever re-capped. Needless to say, it was a tense moment turning on the power for the first time when I had finished and re-assembled everything! I brought everything outside just in case, heh. All seems to be good so far. Will be using this …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-09-02, 14:11

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That case definitely wins on uniqueness. I love it! The cheesy case badge is the cherry on top, haha.

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Re: My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-31, 11:38

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That PC is so pretty, I don't know what it is, perhaps the AT style front vents that get me.... Yeah, I know exactly what you mean! I've never been into Dell machines, 'nor have any nostalgia or anything for them (the only Dell anyone in my family has ever owned was a 2003/2004 laptop which I don't …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-08-29, 23:13

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Did you get that off ebay? I've been looking for a small AT tower, but everything I've found has had a ridiculous price (plus even more ridiculous shipping). Yep. I would've rather picked something up locally to save on shipping (and probably would've saved a ton on the base cost as well). Oh well. …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-08-29, 20:24

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Bought it last week, but it arrived today: IMG_20170829_161212.jpg I haven't seen a mini AT tower in person since the 90's, I was a little bit surprised at how my memory was misleading me before it arrived... smaller then I expected, heh. :) Too used to seeing larger modern ATX towers I guess. This …

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Re: My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-27, 22:04

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I'm unsure what support the motherboard has (if any) for K6 processors unfortunately. For transferring files, I actually use the network which is super convenient. My HTPC / file-server PC is running Linux with a Samba server running and this Dell PC was able to connect to it out of the box due to …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-27, 21:37

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luckybob wrote: Gered wrote: Assuming that he hasn't been "provoking" him with similarly worded messages. I agree that the seller is being a douchebag, but should've really just left it alone after the very first post in this topic honestly. 😐 Like how Kithlynn did? (allegedly) I don't know who …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-27, 21:14

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Wow just wow. This guy is saying im apart of the stupidest race and that he will igniore all my people. Ok then. This just got personal This sounds like "abusive behavior" and is definitely something reportable to Ebay. Assuming that he hasn't been "provoking" him with similarly worded messages. I …

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Re: My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-27, 16:58

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Awesome! Nice beige zip drive too, I like it. :) And yeah, I apparently neglected to mention exactly what I upgraded from the original parts, but the processor was one of the things I upgraded. As you say, it originally came with a 200MHz CPU and I swapped it out easily with a 233MHz just to max it …

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Re: Humour Thread: Outrageously priced retro gear for sale online

Posted on 2017-08-23, 23:35

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Dell Dimension XPS P100 mislabeled as 486, $115, HDD missing, seller might don't know about the Dell model (seems to not differentiate between 486 and Pentium socket, doesn't know about Dallas RTC chips) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-DELL-XPS-P100-Desktop-Gaming-Computer-Intel-486-/152667779230? …

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Re: My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-20, 13:58

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Such a beautiful case and build. Its very similar to my MMX233 build of the PC I wished I had but never did in 1997.. but I went for a bit more overkill and did Voodoo 2 SLI.. Hehe. I initially considered going with a Voodoo 2 SLI setup with this computer... not for any practical reasons mind you, …

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My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-20, 01:17

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Hello all, First build I've posted here and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. :) The original computer was a Dell Dimension XPS M200a with all of its original components except the hard disk (seller did not include one). So, it's not a "full" build in that this is based on an OEM machine, …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-08-06, 19:21

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After years of wishful thinking, I finally pulled the trigger on a 486DX2-66. Paid a tad more than I wanted, but it all seems to be in great shape, and also, is in the same case I had growing up, which was a definite selling point. Can't wait for it to come in. Nice. :) I also saw that for sale but …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-08-06, 17:19

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Bought one of those NOS Microsoft PS/2 IntelliMouse from one of the sellers on eBay with them and was contacted just a short while later by the seller letting me know that I could pick it up locally if I wanted (didn't realize he was near me when I bought it). So, I agreed and went. Came out with …

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Re: Unisys CWD-4002

Posted on 2017-08-02, 21:29

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Ah yeah, that does look like it should work, though as I said the little clip-thingy (on the right side of your most recent photo) won't fit into the little slot on the CWD-4002 (it would need to be on the front of the part, not on the back where it is now... or maybe the lighting in your photo is …

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Re: Unisys CWD-4002

Posted on 2017-08-02, 21:05

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Here you go , probably more photos then you need, but better safe then sorry. :) Looking at Rawit's photo again, I'm thinking it might work, but the one problem I see right away is on the side opposite the one which has the spot for the screw, there's no little extension to slide in on the CWD-4002 …

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Re: Unisys CWD-4002

Posted on 2017-08-02, 13:06

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That does look somewhat like the part you're missing (though I think it might be the wrong shape... possibly). I can double check with my CWD-4001 when I'm back from work and post pictures of it.

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-07-31, 16:51

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Oh by the way those really expensive NOS AT cases on ebay can be found on http://www.movesurplus.com/products?search=computer+case for cheap, like $50 to 60 for a new case. Pretty good deal in my opinion. This made me really sad, as I found the exact case I want on there and they apparently will …

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Re: Source for AT computer cases

Posted on 2017-07-31, 12:16

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I get the impression that most people get their AT cases from picking up old computers others have tossed / are going to toss, and these are probably a majority of local pickups instead of online purchases (eBay, etc). I of course would love to be wrong and be told that there is some magical source …

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Re: Unisys CWD4002-ZE Networking woes

Posted on 2017-07-20, 23:00

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Awesome, glad to hear it worked. :) I also came across that french forum post too which was really helpful with all the details and pictures about the internals. That post is what finally pushed me over the edge to buy one a month ago or so. Been very happy with this computer so far! EDIT: Sorry, …

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