TPU's Nostalgic Hardware Club

[debs3759]

a VGA (I guess) with IC on sockets and discrete components, which make me love it!

OTI 037 based card with max VGA resolution of 800 x 600. That's the sort of card I'm always looking for for my collection Shame I can't see an FCC ID on it, can sometimes get a little info from that.

 

[dorsetknob]

Shame I can't see an FCC ID on it, can sometimes get a little info from that.

yes i have mentioned in other threads that the FCC ID can be a usefull source of info
I'm Glad someone else is aware of this

 

[Trekkie4]

Have you seen this listing? £8.99 for the fastest socket A processor, I just received one I bought a week ago. There are 4 left.

Thanks for the link. Not sure if it's worth the money though, 9 GBP somehow seems too much for a 12yr old chip *shrug* Not to mention the shipping costs, additional 3£. But either way, I've bookmarked the page & might get back to it eventually. Meanwhile I'll see if I can find the same (or at least similar) CPU for free, locally

 

[stinger608]

As @dorsetknob stated, a huge welcome to TPU @buzzi !!!!!!!!!

And yet another welcome to the "nostalgic hardware club."

 

[buzzi]

@debs3759 I didn't know that brand, and FCC ID either! good to know

added printer and keyboard photos to previous post (amazed by forum software, really user friendly and eye-candy)!

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

 

[Trekkie4]

"Born" today, about an hour ago... Still in development though, but complete enough to boot up & work OK

 

[Trekkie4]

I'm surprised no one here commented on my decision (mentioned in one of the previous posts) not to build any more retro builds... But considering the huge amount of hardware which I got recently, including IDE cables, power supply, video cards, etc it seemed far more convenient for me to put another system together, rather than having all this stuff scattered over the bedroom floor . This way (at least) it won't get crushed and/or damaged somehow

Anyhow, more pics... Still need to find a floppy drive, and that's pretty much it. It's a simple Athlon 1700+ build, featuring 256MB of DDR memory (running at 266MHz), Savage 4 Pro video & 20GB HDD. It's probably going to run Windows ME, although I might even try with W98 SE.

 

[buzzi]

would be nice (and difficult) to create a cluster pc with those computers just to see what processing power is achieved, of course it will be poor energy efficient.
I had lots of PCs in basement and I was suggested to do so, but I discarted the idea for lack of network competence and patience.
have you ever think about it?

 

[Trekkie4]

No, not really... The problem with cluster PC configuration (in my opinion) would be the space, room to keep all this stuff. Because it's not like I have a garage, or huge warehouse to keep all my stuff, it's all (well, mainly) packed up tidy inside my wardrobe closet, which I converted into a huge retro PC display shelf But these are disconnected, unplugged units which are collecting dust & doing nothing.

The ONLY retro system which I DO use on a regular basis is the system from my profile, so called RetroMaster 2000, and I keep it on top of my desk right next to Q6600 modern gaming build.

 

[buzzi]

it seemed far more convenient for me to put another system together, rather than having all this stuff scattered over the bedroom floor . This way (at least) it won't get crushed and/or damaged somehow

Because it's not like I have a garage, or huge warehouse to keep all my stuff, it's all (well, mainly) packed up tidy inside my wardrobe closet, which I converted into a huge retro PC display shelf But these are disconnected, unplugged units which are collecting dust & doing nothing.

I know what you mean

 

[Komshija]

Once the most powerful consumer-grade CPU, AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Barton. I bought it brand new in 2004 during major PC upgrade. Still in working condition, but his ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard died.

 

[Trekkie4]

@buzzi Indeed, most of us here who collect "stuff" seem to understand that. The problem with stockpiling individual parts is that you can't really stack them on top of each other, as they would most likely end up scratched or damaged, which beats the entire purpose of collecting them. I mean, if you're going to walk over motherboards or have them rub against each other, then what's the point of buying (or getting them for free) to begin with

But yes, with complete units, all put together at least you can stack them & you don't have to worry about damage to the internal components. I used to be obsessed with computer cases & damage (scratches & marks) to the metal cover, but then it came to me one day - those are disposable. Because let's face it, there's ALWAYS going to be ATX cases out there, the industry had been using the same standard for over 20 years! But what really matters is inside those boxes, so it's important to preserve it & keep it somewhere safe. And you can't get any safer than inside the computer case IMHO

@Komshija Nice one! By the way, do I know you from somewhere?

 

[Komshija]

@Trekkie4: Do you work in/own some PC shop? There are not many people (if any) in my country who have such PC builds, since some of these components are not even available and have to be ordered form the outside.

 

[Trekkie4]

Not really, no.

Ali imaš poruku...

 

[Komshija]

TakeMS 1GB USB, anywhere between 10-11 years old. Modified by me using European beech 7 years ago.

 

[SniperHF]

So before I mentioned I'd be breaking out some of the older stuff earlier, here's what I've got so far:

My modest 3dfx collection:
Voodoo 3 3000 PCI & Voodoo 3 3000 AGP


Vooodoo 3 3500 AGP (I have the pod, didn't take a pic)


The V3 3000 AGP has some poorly attached heatsinks from my misspent youth

ATI
Radeon 9000 Pro & PowerColor 9800Se



3D Rage Lt Pro AGP -& Radeon 7000 VE



I never actually used the Rage, pulled it from a system awhile back.
The 9000 Pro was the first video card I ever bought with my own money.
And obviously everyone knows how good the 9800's were . Softmod works though it has artifacts unfortunately.


My finished XP System:
A64 4000+ - Abit AN8-SLI - 2GB Corsair DDR 400 - ATI x850 XT


Anyone know what the heck the case is?
I've had it since 2003 or so when it was bought new. It has no markings at all. The HDD bays are very irritating, especially with PATA drives. The 5.25 bays were pretty slick back in the day though.

 

[GreiverBlade]

Anyone know what the heck the case is?
I've had it since 2003 or so when it was bought new. It has no markings at all. The HDD bays are very irritating, especially with PATA drives. The 5.25 bays were pretty slick back in the day though.

i take a guess of the most iconic and common oldie case: "Chieftec Dragon", not knowing that one is ... errr .... nevermind

 

[SniperHF]

"Chieftec Dragon",

Definitely in the ballpark it seems. The left side case is taller than mine, also mine has a window. The one on the right looks correct.

I threw the front door away a long time ago, hate doors

 

[uuuaaaaaa]

So before I mentioned I'd be breaking out some of the older stuff earlier, here's what I've got so far:

My modest 3dfx collection:
Voodoo 3 3000 PCI & Voodoo 3 3000 AGP
View attachment 78140 View attachment 78139

Vooodoo 3 3500 AGP (I have the pod, didn't take a pic)
View attachment 78141

The V3 3000 AGP has some poorly attached heatsinks from my misspent youth

ATI
Radeon 9000 Pro & PowerColor 9800Se
View attachment 78143 View attachment 78145


3D Rage Lt Pro AGP -& Radeon 7000 VE
View attachment 78142 View attachment 78144


I never actually used the Rage, pulled it from a system awhile back.
The 9000 Pro was the first video card I ever bought with my own money.
And obviously everyone knows how good the 9800's were . Softmod works though it has artifacts unfortunately.


My finished XP System:
A64 4000+ - Abit AN8-SLI - 2GB Corsair DDR 400 - ATI x850 XT
View attachment 78146

Anyone know what the heck the case is?
I've had it since 2003 or so when it was bought new. It has no markings at all. The HDD bays are very irritating, especially with PATA drives. The 5.25 bays were pretty slick back in the day though.

That "A64 4000+ - Abit AN8-SLI - 2GB Corsair DDR 400 - ATI x850 XT" brings back some nice memories!

 

[GreiverBlade]

Definitely in the ballpark it seems. The left side case is taller than mine, also mine has a window. The one on the right looks correct.

I threw the front door away a long time ago, hate doors

they are both the same case ... different perspective ... or shot distance

 

[SniperHF]

they are both the same case ... different perspective ... or shot distance

Once you mentioned Chieftec I was able to find it, mine seems to have 2 less 5.25 bays like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811125220

The big full tower one on the left has 6.

 

[Trekkie4]

So before I mentioned I'd be breaking out some of the older stuff earlier, here's what I've got so far:

My modest 3dfx collection:
Voodoo 3 3000 PCI & Voodoo 3 3000 AGP
View attachment 78140 View attachment 78139

Vooodoo 3 3500 AGP (I have the pod, didn't take a pic)
View attachment 78141

The V3 3000 AGP has some poorly attached heatsinks from my misspent youth

ATI
Radeon 9000 Pro & PowerColor 9800Se
View attachment 78143 View attachment 78145


3D Rage Lt Pro AGP -& Radeon 7000 VE
View attachment 78142 View attachment 78144


I never actually used the Rage, pulled it from a system awhile back.
The 9000 Pro was the first video card I ever bought with my own money.
And obviously everyone knows how good the 9800's were . Softmod works though it has artifacts unfortunately.


My finished XP System:
A64 4000+ - Abit AN8-SLI - 2GB Corsair DDR 400 - ATI x850 XT
View attachment 78146

Anyone know what the heck the case is?
I've had it since 2003 or so when it was bought new. It has no markings at all. The HDD bays are very irritating, especially with PATA drives. The 5.25 bays were pretty slick back in the day though.

Got all the 3dfx cards from your picture, except for PCI one! I've never, EVER found the PCI Voodoo, except for Voodoo1 and Voodoo2 but those are obviously not stand-alone models. Wait, come to think of it I do have Voodoo Rush. But that's pretty much it really, except for that one everything else is AGP It's not an issue when you're putting together a "modern" ATX system (since pretty much all of them have AGP), but for the older AT-styled boards such as Pentium (with or without MMX) which only has PCI slots, this can sometimes be PITA

 

[Komshija]

Unfortnately I cannot find photos of these rather old graphics cards, but at least I still have their original boxes and the current GPU box.

 

[GreiverBlade]

Once you mentioned Chieftec I was able to find it, mine seems to have 2 less 5.25 bays like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811125220

The big full tower one on the left has 6.

ah yes ... the 1st pic is from a Dragon full... while the second is the "little" brother indeed ... oh well lil' mixup

Once the most powerful consumer-grade CPU, AMD Athlon XP 3000+ Barton.

well i guess the XP 3200+ was not the ... oh wait ... once? oh well that one was also once...

it was parts of my Red Nemesis project (that ended ... i dunno why ... maybe because i probably prefer to see all my Athlons together on my shelf ahah )



actually i cheated a bit ... it's a XP 2800+

but shhhh don't tell

(that's also a "Red Nemesis"... or more a "Scarlet Nemesis" for reference ... you don't want to get her angry ... trust me. )

 

[Trekkie4]

That's a pretty good idea, actually! I've been hunting down for one of those 3200+ chips myself, they seem to be quite popular lately! But unfortunately, also too damn expensive for my taste, so I might get one of the cheaper 2800+ (or faster?) ones & raise the FSB to the point where I'll get the same performance as 3200+