"Vintage" Computer Thread

[Whorax]

you have 1.2k post and you never read the CoC?

I have 1.8K posts or something and I've never read the CoC. Mainly because it's common sensical stuff.

[lol1290]

That's Descent.

 

Ok, thx for reply!

[mikat]

It's been done a few times but they have pretty much died off really quickly.

 

 

 

I bet you have an 8086 CPU in that. Probably runs either MCGA or VGA. Don't know of any EGA laptops, but they probably exist.

 

VGA? i have that, does that also count as disqualification for being too new of a compupter? (my computer has an i7-4790k and gtx 960 and i am running VGA should i be ashamed? ) 

[flibberdipper]

VGA? i have that, does that also count as disqualification for being too new of a compupter? (my computer has an i7-4790k and gtx 960 and i am running VGA should i be ashamed? ) 

AFAIK, they're talking about the resolution nickname. I think it's like 640x480 or something like that.

[FuzzyYellow]

I've got an old IBM DOS clone from the 1980's. I posted i pic of it about a year ago, I'll see if I can find it.

8Mhz processor, 8MB HDD, running IBM DOS 5.0.

 

Edit: here's the pic!

 

[smjpl]

i don't get it am i in trouble?

 

No you're fine. While necroing is a rule, you could argue it doesn't (shouldn't) apply in this situation and that the rules aren't comprehensive enough to deal with all situations.

• This thread isn't directed at anyone in particular.
• It isn't a topic that has changing conclusions (i.e. if it is a debate topic etc).
• This topic doesn't get old (old as in "out of date"). Sure how can vintage get old since by definition it already is old.
• There are no questions being asked which is one of the reasons necroing is bad (expecting replies to months old questions).
• It's just posting pics on a particular topic (similar to build logs which has an exemption from this exact rule).
• Someone would probably have said "repost" if you had created a brand new thread on the same topic.

People love to bring up the CoC at the first sign of an infringement. Don't be afraid to challenge the rules every once in a while. As long as you have valid reasons and be a respectful while doing so, you will be fine.

 

4.3 Thread Necroing

Thread necroing consists of reviving a previously resolved, settled, or "dead" thread after a prolonged period of time by the OP with the intention of bumping the thread to the top of the board. Threads with an activity gap of 1 month or greater that are brought back to the front page is considered "thread necroing". A shorter duration may be considered when dealing with situations like previously resolved threads being reposted or simply for the purpose of bumping it to the front page. Build logs are exempt from this rule.

[Guest Johnny5g]

No you're fine. While necroing is a rule, you could argue it doesn't (shouldn't) apply in this situation and that the rules aren't comprehensive enough to deal with all situations.

• This thread isn't directed at anyone in particular.
• It isn't a topic that has changing conclusions (i.e. if it is a debate topic etc).
• This topic doesn't get old (old as in "out of date"). Sure how can vintage get old since by definition it already is old.
• There are no questions being asked which is one of the reasons necroing is bad (expecting replies to months old questions).
• It's just posting pics on a particular topic (similar to build logs which has an exemption from this exact rule).
• Someone would probably have said "repost" if you had created a brand new thread on the same topic.

People love to bring up the CoC at the first sign of an infringement. Don't be afraid to challenge the rules every once in a while. As long as you have valid reasons and be a respectful while doing so, you will be fine.

ok thanks!

[flibberdipper]

No you're fine. While necroing is a rule, you could argue it doesn't (shouldn't) apply in this situation and that the rules aren't comprehensive enough to deal with all situations.

• This thread isn't directed at anyone in particular.
• It isn't a topic that has changing conclusions (i.e. if it is a debate topic etc).
• This topic doesn't get old (old as in "out of date"). Sure how can vintage get old since by definition it already is old.
• There are no questions being asked which is one of the reasons necroing is bad (expecting replies to months old questions).
• It's just posting pics on a particular topic (similar to build logs which has an exemption from this exact rule).
• Someone would probably have said "repost" if you had created a brand new thread on the same topic.

People love to bring up the CoC at the first sign of an infringement. Don't be afraid to challenge the rules every once in a while. As long as you have valid reasons and be a respectful while doing so, you will be fine.

I'm a great image of just not giving a fuck about the CoC.

[iHardware Shelden]

I'm a great image of just not giving a fuck about the CoC.

Oh no, your going to be another one of those famous people the forum who disappears all of a sudden cause they get banned

[Tr3vor]

Holy shit, is it just me or did everyone get like 30 notifications from likes on this thread?

 

Its been a while since I got an old computer, might have to start hunting again.... 

[flibberdipper]

Here is my current project. Right now I just need mounting hardware for my Zalman CNPS9900 MAX and two more long black SATA cables with a right angle connector on one end. Oh, and a USB 3.0 to 2.0 front panel header adapter thing.

 

20150817_113455 by Travis McClelland, on Flickr

 

20150817_113506 by Travis McClelland, on Flickr

[flibberdipper]

Holy shit, is it just me or did everyone get like 30 notifications from likes on this thread?

 

Its been a while since I got an old computer, might have to start hunting again.... 

Do you have a dual-PIII build?

[Dabombinable]

Holy shit, is it just me or did everyone get like 30 notifications from likes on this thread?

 

Its been a while since I got an old computer, might have to start hunting again.... 

 

Do you have a dual-PIII build?

^what he said.

[Tr3vor]

Do you have a dual-PIII build?

 

nope, and I wouldn't want one. I hardly use my P3 as it is. I want a 286, but that shit is nonexistent here.

[flibberdipper]

nope, and I wouldn't want one. I hardly use my P3 as it is. I want a 286, but that shit is nonexistent here.

So... You DON'T want to take a server board and cram it into a huge ass modern-day case?

[Dabombinable]

nope, and I wouldn't want one. I hardly use my P3 as it is. I want a 286, but that shit is nonexistent here.

Why go with a 286 when 386 are more common and normally perform better (if you get a 386 DX-40 that is, 1 particular 25MHz 286 was as fast as the DX-40)? Also, dual Pentium III rigs (or for that matter anything with a Pentium III 500MHz+) are perfect for trolling Steam if your using OpenSuse.

[Dabombinable]

So... You DON'T want to take a server board and cram it into a huge ass modern-day case?

Enthusiast server grade motherboard you mean. (#abitvp6FTW)

[iHardware Shelden]

The before and after is amazing, kind of sad that I took it all apart   You better take good care of the motherboard tmc

[flibberdipper]

Enthusiast server grade motherboard you mean. (#abitvp6FTW)

SUPERMICRO BITCH. Actually, literally the same board @iHardware Shelden just posted.

[iHardware Shelden]

Now you owe me a nice 775 board @tmcclelland455

 

 

Also I have 2 black sata cables with right angle connectors I can send with the mobo if you want them.

[flibberdipper]

Now you owe me a nice 775 board @tmcclelland455

 

 

 

Also I have 2 black sata cables with right angle connectors I can send with the mobo if you want them.

Oh yes, please do.

[Guest Johnny5g]

Now you owe me a nice 775 board @tmcclelland455

 

 

Also I have 2 black sata cables with right angle connectors I can send with the mobo if you want them.

hum

[iHardware Shelden]

Oh yes, please do.

Brand new good? Just got them with my motherboard but never used them

[flibberdipper]

Brand new good? Just got them with my motherboard but never used them

 

Sexy.

[Scruffy90]

I don't remember what the first computer I owned was. All I remember is that it ran Windows 3.1 and had Monopoly installed.