Living wrote on 2026-01-16, 21:46:

you can cover all with just 4 pcs and save the headache...

As someone who has also done a series of period correct builds, the spirit of a project like this is the fun of doing all these different builds. There's something enjoyable about playing around with a range of vintage hardware and seeing what sort of results one gets from period correct h/w for the time.

Living wrote on 2026-01-16, 21:46:

you can cover all with just 4 pcs and save the headache...

Whilst you are, of course, mostly correct I think you missed the point of this project.

But, anyhow, there will be some games that won't work out of the box if you only have 4 to choose from. Admittedly patches and config changes will fix most issues. There are some very fussy games out there.

RetroPCCupboard wrote on 2026-01-17, 09:55:

Living wrote on 2026-01-16, 21:46:

you can cover all with just 4 pcs and save the headache...

Whilst you are, of course, mostly correct I think you missed the point of this project.

But, anyhow, there will be some games that won't work out of the box if you only have 4 to choose from. Admittedly patches and config changes will fix most issues. There are some very fussy games out there.

didnt miss it

its just insane and for someone who does not value its own time for reasons stated earlier in this thread.

Living wrote on 2026-01-19, 18:47:

didnt miss it

its just insane and for someone who does not value its own time for reasons stated earlier in this thread.

It's not about not valuing their time. Quite the opposite. Anyone that would attempt this is clearly passionate about what they are doing and are enjoying the process. Its a hobby, and everyone is entitled to have a hobby if they want one.

Living wrote on 2026-01-19, 18:47:

its just insane and for someone who does not value its own time for reasons stated earlier in this thread.

Different people enjoy different aspects of the hobby. For some, the enjoyment comes from doing builds and tinkering with old hardware.

It's about the journey, not the destination.