Looking for a home for vintage systems, circa 1983.

theelous3

Hey folks. I have four original ibm pcs from 1982/3, with three monitors, and a compaq portable ii in parts.

I need to get rid of them for space, but want them to go to someone who is either directly interested in them or can use them for parts to maintain other historical systems.

I've tried reaching out to any computer museums I could find, but they are not very active. If anyone knows someone or somewhere I can donate them that will treat them well, please let me know.

Spear

Try the Arcade and Retro forum instead:

https://www.boards.ie/categories/arcade-retro

What exact models are they?

claw14

Have you tried here :- Computer and Communications Museum of Ireland (ccmireland.com)

They are active and open to the public

theelous3

They are the ibm pc xt.

Inviere

I'd potentially be interested. I repair/restore a lot of consoles and PC's etc to add to my collection. Where are you based, and are they functional at the moment? Cheers.

theelous3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121250797#Comment_121250797

Around stoneybatter, Dublin.

As of the last power on about 5 years ago, the ibms were. I believe they need new cmos batteries, of course, given their age.

Most of not all parts of the compaq should be fine, but I can't make any gaurantees there.

Inviere

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121252438#Comment_121252438

Cool, I'll send you a PM. Cheers 👍

ShadyGanley

I'd second the CCMI; very cool resource and nice people.