bestemor wrote on 2021-07-31, 22:23:

LewisRaz wrote on 2021-07-31, 20:48:

luckybob wrote on 2021-07-31, 20:34:

omg, an NV1... […]
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omg, an NV1...

pray that it works! i know there was an ebay listing recently for the sega saturn controller adapter!

Also....

There is a boxed complete one on ebay UK right now. Price already getting high!

And... check out what ELSE that dude is flogging currently ! The ultimate vogons wish list .... 😁

Oh wow! I didnt even check that. Its like a dream list of all the "silly money" GPUs. He/She/They is about to get a nice paypacket!

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-07-31, 23:19:

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this. […]
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It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

Kawl. Owning something other than just x86 stuff is cool...😉

Whats it running?

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-07-31, 23:19:

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this. […]
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It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

Will you run Tru64 on it? that'd be cool, even if I'd have no idea what to do with it after finishing the installation.

aha2940 wrote on 2021-08-01, 04:16:

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-07-31, 23:19:

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this. […]
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It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

Will you run Tru64 on it? that'd be cool, even if I'd have no idea what to do with it after finishing the installation.

I haven't decided what I'm going to run on it yet, I'm currently waiting on a hard drive and a 68pin to 80pin SCSI adapter for it.

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-07-31, 23:19:

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this. […]
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It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

That Looks “lean and mean” like an HP 9000.
Like a computer that means business.

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-08-01, 04:23:

aha2940 wrote on 2021-08-01, 04:16:

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-07-31, 23:19:

It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this. […]
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It's debatable how retro this is, but I'm still extremely proud to finally own a strong capable Alpha-based system like this.

Will you run Tru64 on it? that'd be cool, even if I'd have no idea what to do with it after finishing the installation.

I haven't decided what I'm going to run on it yet, I'm currently waiting on a hard drive and a 68pin to 80pin SCSI adapter for it.

If you prefer something that is still being maintained for Alpha-based systems, you might want to consider NetBSD, OpenBSD, or, if you're brave enough, Gentoo Linux.

That Alpha DS10 is beautiful. Have you been able to try it out yet?

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-08-01, 04:23:

I haven't decided what I'm going to run on it yet, I'm currently waiting on a hard drive and a 68pin to 80pin SCSI adapter for it.

If you are feeling a little daring there is Windows 2000 RC2 @ REMOVED. That was the very last version of Windows to support the Alpha CPU. No idea if it will run on yours, but could be fun.

Bought some random cards.

chrismeyer6 wrote on 2021-08-01, 09:57:

That Alpha DS10 is beautiful. Have you been able to try it out yet?

Yes! It fired right up, but without a hard drive (at the moment) it can't do much.

What's the PCI video card in that Alpha server if I may ask?

EvieSigma wrote on 2021-08-01, 20:24:

Yes! It fired right up, but without a hard drive (at the moment) it can't do much. […]
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chrismeyer6 wrote on 2021-08-01, 09:57:

That Alpha DS10 is beautiful. Have you been able to try it out yet?

Yes! It fired right up, but without a hard drive (at the moment) it can't do much.

Awesome! I'm glad it works. Once you get a hard drive for it any fun plans?

appiah4 wrote on 2021-08-01, 21:10:

What's the PCI video card in that Alpha server if I may ask?

It's uhh...whatever this is.

ELSA "GLoria Synergy-8 ViVo"

That's a 3D Labs Permedia 2 based card. That's a fun find.

I figured it was probably a 3DLabs card, I believe all the video cards supplied by DEC/Compaq for these systems were 3DLabs cards.

That makes sence to have a workstation card in that system.

That Alpha computer is pretty cool man, hope you have fun with it.

I bought a CT2230 for 16.50 not a bad price these days. TLDR its probably the best sb16 model.

I also got an AGP all in wonder x800 with all of the cables, including the special vivo cable for 75.00 Card worked. That a good price for it with that Vivo cable the card is worthless without it. Maybe not a great retro card but its considered a good card to capture analog video from things like LaserDisc and VCRs etc, becasue of its excellent comb filter, and useful software.

This is what I found while looking for parts for my "ultimate" (speedwise) Windows 98SE laptop that I am working on putting together.
256MB DDR2-800 SODIMM

And not just one... and not used. I found 100 brand new sticks which ended up being cheaper than ordering a couple used sticks.

I'll probably keep some spares for the laptop I am working on as well as a few for other builds and then sell the rest.

You never know when 25GB of DDR2 SO-DIMMs will come in handy.... 😆