[SOLVED] Retro Pentium System!!!

**af3** · 08-11-2008, 07:07 AM

Hello,
I want to build a retro system but need help finding a small case and a board that will fit it. I have no idea where to start when it comes to finding ancient computer hardware, so please help me out with this one.
If someone still sells such systems, please let me know!

Base hardware capability:
- Pentium® 200 MHz Processor
- 64 MB RAM
- Sound Blaster 16
- TCP/IP PCI NIC
- 32x CD-ROM
- Hard Disk drive with at least 25 MB of uncompressed space available
- OpenGL 3D accelerator card - Maybe one of the 3DFX cards in the PCI variety? I was looking at the Voodoo 5 5000/5500...
- Seagate 8GB (or greater) Which was the very first 7200RPM?

What would be an apropriate version of Windows or Linux to run? This computer must be able to retrieve files from a HTTP server on a LAN. Windows 95B? 98SE? Which version of Windows had USB capability? As for Linux

As for a case, it has to be small. At around 1990-1995, was there a micro system? I had a monsterous 486 system, and want something completely opposite to it. Can someone recommend a small case and a power source good enough to power it's components?

FUN FUN FUN!!!

**af3** · 08-11-2008, 08:59 AM

Found some good buys!

Baby AT Socket 7 Board:
http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-P5...ard-p-254.html
-or-
http://compeve.com/index.php?main_pa...b7f9eaf67985d9

Pentium MMX 233:
http://www.pricewatch.com/public/inf...Easpx%3FID%3D5
-or-
http://www.pricewatch.com/public/inf...id%3DINP233MMX

Sound Blaster 16 PCI:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...21&dcaid=17902

3dfx Voodoo3 3000:
http://www.vesalia.com/e_voodoo3.htm...hl=en&sa=title

I hope this is enough information.

Toucan Sam · 08-11-2008, 07:34 PM

just an idea, someone else wanted to do a retro build and decided on just a retro case.
I like that idea, especially if you have an ancient case with some far-too-obnoxious lighting

**af3** · 08-12-2008, 05:59 AM

Heh, I am having trouble finding an ancient case. There are some systems on a California site that has a bunch of old systems and I found the perfect starter build but they had a $0 price so I think whoever did inventory that day made a mistake. I wouldn't mind paying $0 for a Pentium 166 machine.

I played Space Quest in DosBox last night on my laptop and it's not the same. I should at least buy a CRT screen to play these games on, if not an entire retro system. Damn flat screens, they take all the life and magic out of my games.

Examples:

I like #3 the best.

Toucan Sam · 08-12-2008, 08:05 AM

definately :)
I just tore apart an old system and that was quite fun as well.

**af3** · 08-12-2008, 08:58 AM

Old hardware is fun. It always requires adjustments and things burn out. I rarely open up my modern PC.

Confused-Novice · 08-12-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by af3

Heh, I am having trouble finding an ancient case. There are some systems on a California site that has a bunch of old systems and I found the perfect starter build but they had a $0 price so I think whoever did inventory that day made a mistake. I wouldn't mind paying $0 for a Pentium 166 machine.

I played Space Quest in DosBox last night on my laptop and it's not the same. I should at least buy a CRT screen to play these games on, if not an entire retro system. Damn flat screens, they take all the life and magic out of my games.

Examples:

I like #3 the best.

I've been using a good quality CRT 19" for about 2 years now, I bought it on Ebay for £16! bargain samsung syncmaster 957DF I don't know maybe your referring to something different but LCD only got "mainsteam" last 2-3 years?

**af3** · 12-05-2008, 07:38 AM

Yeah, I can't stand LCD or any other type of flat screens. I may want to build a system that appears retro, but has a Pentium D inside lol

It would need to be a modified case to allow for all the heat to escape!

jtorassa · 12-06-2008, 12:42 AM

Looking for old cases you could try places like the goodwill or something. I know they might have some cases like the ones you posted

08-11-2008, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	[SOLVED] Retro Pentium System!!! Hello, I want to build a retro system but need help finding a small case and a board that will fit it. I have no idea where to start when it comes to finding ancient computer hardware, so please help me out with this one. If someone still sells such systems, please let me know! Base hardware capability: - Pentium® 200 MHz Processor - 64 MB RAM - Sound Blaster 16 - TCP/IP PCI NIC - 32x CD-ROM - Hard Disk drive with at least 25 MB of uncompressed space available - OpenGL 3D accelerator card - Maybe one of the 3DFX cards in the PCI variety? I was looking at the Voodoo 5 5000/5500... - Seagate 8GB (or greater) Which was the very first 7200RPM? What would be an apropriate version of Windows or Linux to run? This computer must be able to retrieve files from a HTTP server on a LAN. Windows 95B? 98SE? Which version of Windows had USB capability? As for Linux As for a case, it has to be small. At around 1990-1995, was there a micro system? I had a monsterous 486 system, and want something completely opposite to it. Can someone recommend a small case and a power source good enough to power it's components? FUN FUN FUN!!! Last edited by af3; 08-11-2008 at 07:11 AM.

08-11-2008, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! Found some good buys! Baby AT Socket 7 Board: http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-P5...ard-p-254.html -or- http://compeve.com/index.php?main_pa...b7f9eaf67985d9 Pentium MMX 233: http://www.pricewatch.com/public/inf...Easpx%3FID%3D5 -or- http://www.pricewatch.com/public/inf...id%3DINP233MMX Sound Blaster 16 PCI: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...21&dcaid=17902 3dfx Voodoo3 3000: http://www.vesalia.com/e_voodoo3.htm...hl=en&sa=title I hope this is enough information. Last edited by af3; 08-11-2008 at 09:00 AM.

08-11-2008, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toucan Sam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 153 OS: vista 64-bit SP1 My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! just an idea, someone else wanted to do a retro build and decided on just a retro case. I like that idea, especially if you have an ancient case with some far-too-obnoxious lighting

08-12-2008, 05:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! Heh, I am having trouble finding an ancient case. There are some systems on a California site that has a bunch of old systems and I found the perfect starter build but they had a $0 price so I think whoever did inventory that day made a mistake. I wouldn't mind paying $0 for a Pentium 166 machine. I played Space Quest in DosBox last night on my laptop and it's not the same. I should at least buy a CRT screen to play these games on, if not an entire retro system. Damn flat screens, they take all the life and magic out of my games. Examples: I like #3 the best. Last edited by af3; 08-12-2008 at 06:01 AM.

08-12-2008, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Toucan Sam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 153 OS: vista 64-bit SP1 My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! definately :) I just tore apart an old system and that was quite fun as well.

08-12-2008, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! Old hardware is fun. It always requires adjustments and things burn out. I rarely open up my modern PC.

12-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,173 OS: XP32, the gaming OS. My System	Re: Retro Pentium System!!! Yeah, I can't stand LCD or any other type of flat screens. I may want to build a system that appears retro, but has a Pentium D inside lol It would need to be a modified case to allow for all the heat to escape!

12-06-2008, 12:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
jtorassa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 45 OS: xp	Re: [SOLVED] Retro Pentium System!!! Looking for old cases you could try places like the goodwill or something. I know they might have some cases like the ones you posted