Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2022-04-12, 09:13

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Miphee wrote on 2022-04-11, 16:16: Another spring, another municipal waste collection day. Wife was NOT happy but she helped me anyway. That's true love. all of that in one swoop? fantastic!!

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-04-12, 09:12

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I'd say it's only bad for people who lack both time and money, but want a specific item. There will be the occasional "some old computer, don't know anything about that" offer for quite some time to come. true. to enjoy the hobby without feeling like you have to spend a lot you need patience and …

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Re: Any Unreal Tournament gamers here?

Posted on 2022-04-12, 09:09

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This thread reminds me of a big question: Did you play UT2003 or 2004? I played so much UT99, but I could never play the next game of the series. I liked the later UTs too, but they were never quite as good as the original. There is something in the balance, speed, maps and responsiveness that …

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Re: sleeper build

Posted on 2022-04-12, 09:03

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Doornkaat wrote on 2022-04-11, 05:20: Honestly with a case of that size I'd try and see if I can't mount my new PC components alongside the old ones. two PCs in one case.... interesting!

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2022-04-12, 09:02

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fallout 3 with all the add ons is fun! broken steel is a 'must' in my view for level cap and the feel of continuity. others are fun, though anchorage feels a bit like a different game and point lookout - while extensive and having fun main plot - seems somehow 'diluted' compared to the core game …

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Re: My "ultimate" Dell Inspiron 8000

Posted on 2022-04-12, 08:44

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I'm very happy. The laptop runs much better now. Getting my Windows Me/2000 dual-boot reinstalled was time consuming, but it was well worth it. I also have it set-up with Acronis OS Selector now instead of the built-in Windows loader, so now no matter which partition I boot from, the boot drive is …

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

Posted on 2022-04-12, 08:40

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I'm close to divesting myself of most XP era hardware. Issues like capacitor plague and bumpgate are annoying. I don't have enough nostalgia for those years to make it worthwhile. 286-to-Tualatin is my personal retroland, as far as PCs go. This is where I am now.. Unless it is a special project …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2022-03-22, 09:29

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vkcpolice wrote on 2022-03-22, 09:17: One day I'll post better pics this room is a work in progress. nice! always fun to have them side by side like this so you can go from chair to chair and from era to era!

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Re: March PC Mystery build.

Posted on 2022-03-22, 09:27

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a good enough match. a TNT2 is fine with most late 90's and some circa 2000 games and a P3 will provide all the cpu power needed for such games too

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Re: Is there Anyone "Overpaying" for Hardware and Proud of it? Well, maybe not Proud, but...

Posted on 2022-02-21, 11:48

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... And they will only get more expensive as the supply shrinks. Can't agree with you. Prices are function of demand, and demand is generated mostly by nostalgic people in their mid 30's - mid 50's. Youtubers like 8-bit guy, LGR and others causing demand to rise even higher. But if you'll pay …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-02-21, 11:20

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This is what retro hardware I got: ASUS A7V880 VIA KT880 motherboard + AMD Sempron 2400+ 1.667 GHz CPU with it's AMD stock cooler (AVC AV112C86) and MB I/O Shield AMD Sempron 2600+ 1.6GHz 128KB L2 (rev. D) Socket 754 CPU with cooler .. Any opinions about what I got? solid enough performers with the …

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Re: Is there Anyone "Overpaying" for Hardware and Proud of it? Well, maybe not Proud, but...

Posted on 2022-02-21, 11:12

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if the exact make/model of various components is less important than performance then one strategy is the same as the one i had back then just wait and buy the budget version a year of two later. for instance if a leading edge graphics card came out and seemed great but expensive then patience and a …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-02-14, 16:33

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NyLan wrote on 2022-02-14, 15:58: Received some stickers from Vath Ventures. It's expensive but I prefer to get some while we can. they are expensive, but have to say they look really good!

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

Posted on 2022-02-14, 16:31

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First 3D-printed spare part I've ever made :) Repair part for my IBM monitor control door hinge. I only replaced left side, but right side might need some attention too. It is cracked, but still hanging in there, so I left it alone this time. looks good, this is a great way of replacing small parts …

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2022-02-08, 10:09

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While I was tearing apart the Winbook, finished scrapping this HP AIO I took a $20 gamble on. I3-2120, 4gb ddr3 and a 1tb hitachi drive. Unfortunately with a brand new PSU it is dead as a door nail. Looks like it was in a flood, there is a water line an inch up. $20 for a 1tb Hitachi with 1k power …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-02-08, 10:04

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What was a bit confusing it that the HDD was full of potentially sensitive things. The computer seemed to have been used by a psychologist (found her name in documents left on the desktop and Windows registration screen). And there were documents left... this happens too often, and its strange also …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-02-08, 10:00

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Finally I can post here too. My first retro purchase: a Toshiba Satellite Pro 4340. I received it yesterday. Pentium III 650 Mhz 320 MB SDRAM (max allowed on this system) S3 Savage/IX Yamaha DS-XG It's in very good condition, it was sold as not working\tested since the original power adapter was …

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Re: How far back do you have to go for a graphics card not selling for an inflated price?

Posted on 2022-01-27, 15:26

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RandomStranger wrote on 2022-01-27, 12:16: Today everything has inflated prices, unless you want some old entry level crap. i think that sums it up! if we're playing any game released in the last 7-8 years and we want to play that at 'modern' resolutions with settings medium to high, then its going …

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2022-01-24, 10:34

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After a two hour cleaning, the case was presentable, so I went ahead and assembled a system out of the parts. The only part in this I paid for was the power supply, everything else was scored for free. To look the gift horse in the mouth, an I/O plate wasn't included, but I have no complaint …

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Re: what will you do when your last hardware fails?

Posted on 2022-01-24, 10:32

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I was reading about CPUs life expectancy being around 20 years due to tiny but cumulative use-wear stresses. There are some speculations that manufacturing process is directly tied to longevity of chips. Hardware around 486-Pentium era is just too robust to die from electron migration within …

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