First post, by Nick4
Two years ago I built a nice and clean 1997 PC - 1997/98 20 years anniversary build
But I wasn`t 100% satisfied with it. I wanted more period correctness, more 90`s spirit=)
And recently, I was lucky enough to get a NOS desktop AT-case in box. So I decided to rebuild my retro rig immediately.
So, let`s start!
Current specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz
MB: Asus TXP4 Motherboard
RAM: 32 Mb
Video: S3 Virge DX + Diamond Monster 3D II 3Dfx Voodoo 2 8mb
Audio: Creative SoundBlaster AWE64 ISA
HDD: 8 Gb CompactFlash (CF to IDE Adapter)
CD: Asus CD-S520/A5
FDD: NEC 3,5"
PSU: Super AT 200 Watt
Case: AT Desktop Multimedia Case
Monitor: 17" CRT Samsung SyncMaster 783DF
Keyboard: Chicony KB-7903
Mouse: KeyMouse MJ-303
This new old stock desktop case looks absolutely 90`s=) It has built-in speakers, volume level indicators, frequency display and a turbo button! How more 90`s can it be?!
Can`t say what is the name of this case. It`s box say this is something called LV-7000D.
I added a Super Rack with keylock. Now it`s 101% mid-90`s =)
Also, a Super Rack contains CF to IDE Adapter with CompactFlash for easy access.
Back of the case:
It lacks 4 slot cover from the box. So, I assume someone built a system in it once, but never used it.
It`s time to throw in some hardware:
It is a realy nice case to build in:
My next cool find was a NOS keyboard Chicony KB-7903. It was a pretty popular ergonomic keyboard in mid-90`s.
The keyboard has an arabic layout. This is very unusual for my country, so maybe it is the reason why it never been used. But who cares? It`s new!
Looks awesome. Also, the keyboard looks too white for this beige awesomeness=)
Finally, let`s power it up! I`m in love with all this illumination:
But I need to reprogram frequency display to show 200 MHz.
I am so satisfied with this build! It is so fun and nostalgic to use it! When I was a kid, I loved this desktop cases much more than boring midi-towers. Glad to have one now in such a great condition.