hasnopants wrote:- For my case, I picked up another Coolermaster N200, I have 2 of my retro builds in these guys. They are cheap and they work w […]
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- For my case, I picked up another Coolermaster N200, I have 2 of my retro builds in these guys. They are cheap and they work well.
- For PSU I picked up a Thermaltake 500w (I know SUPER overkill, but it was just about the smallest PSU I could find at Microcenter).
- For floppy support, I ordered a GoTEK 3.5 floppy emulator. It's my first one and man is it a cool piece of tech!
- For extra connection possibilities, I picked up a ISA Parallel/Gameport/2xSerial multi card model AI12SG11.
- For amazing early sound compatibility I also snagged an Adlib clone from JD, coming along with the NuXT.
- For also amazing beeps and boops, I picked up a spare pc cone speaker (like Clint got in his LGR episode).
One last think I am kicking around in my head is somehow sourcing a working 5.25 drive, or if it exists, a 5.25 floppy emulator. Any suggestions are welcome!
I can't wait! And I am looking forward to seeing that build video Kiteless!
- N200 has a nice layout. And it's getting harder and harder and HARDER to find modern cases with a 3.5" bay in them. Even 5.25" bays are getting harder to find. In my Windows XP "sleeper" gaming rig I used a Fractal Focus G Mini. Has a similar layout except for the front bays.
- Yeah PSU is crazy overkill.
- The Gotek's are useful. I have one but honestly I found donking around with floppies to be more fun. They make chunky noises. But if you don't have any/much media the Gotek is the way to go. There are a couple different versions of the software. IIR Phil's Computer Lab has the best English version of the software. Watch some YouTube videos on how to use it, as it's a little odd.
- Ohh jealous on that multi-io you found. Since I need a free Serial port and also want to use a mouse, I found a parallel & serial 8-Bit ISA card at the Vintage Computer Festival West this last weekend for $10. It probably works. Haha.
- For sounds I have a TexElec "RadLib" clone.
- And for beeps I'll be using a 20 year old rescued cone speaker from an old AT case that's falling apart. Speaker seems fine but the case is about done.
I want to take it a step further and see if I could get DOS packet drivers working with an 8-BIT ISA network card.
This is and always will be one of the things I love about PC's. Build it your way, & make it your own. 😁
Oh yeah and thanks! I think I'm getting kinda OK at making YouTube videos. I'm really happy with my part 1 of my 486 build series. Part 2 coming this weekend.
YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTfnRX4AWhbYJuguUcEff-g
Main Systems
NuXT
IBM 5140
486 DX4 100Mhz (Mainly DOS)
AMD K6-2 500Mhz (Mainly DOS)
AMD Athlon 700Mhz 9700 Pro (Win 98)
Pentium D 3Ghz 4670 AGP 8x (Win XP)