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Build an old spec machine

  • 17-02-2010 04:49PM
    #1
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,735 ✭✭✭


    My next task is to build an old spec machine that will run a dual boot of Win 2K and Win 95.

    Where is the best place to source old but NEW components?


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  • #2
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,022 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    kleefarr wrote: »
    My next task is to build an old spec machine that will run a dual boot of Win 2K and Win 95.

    Where is the best place to source old but NEW components?

    1998 in Silicone Valley I guess. Good luck with the time machine. Let me know how yours gets on, I got mine working but it only seems to go forward in time and very very slowly at that.


  • #3
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Cuddlesworth wrote: »
    Good luck with the time machine. Let me know how yours gets on, I got mine working but it only seems to go forward in time and very very slowly at that.

    Mine had the same problem! :(

    I'm loath to say it, but the only place I can think of that sells obsolete gear first-hand for less than a billionty Euro apiece is eBay. Yep, I said it.


  • #4
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,735 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Yep, going to be an interesting hunt. :rolleyes:

    What are the MAX system specs that Win 95 could handle?
    his would narrow it down a bit.


  • #5
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,022 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    kleefarr wrote: »
    Yep, going to be an interesting hunt. :rolleyes:

    What are the MAX system specs that Win 95 could handle?
    his would narrow it down a bit.

    http://www.huguesjohnson.com/win2k/win95vpc.html

    tbh. Much better idea.

    Works out cheaper too, a decent win7 quad core will run both OS's simultaneously without a bother.


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