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Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC )
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To: Dave Hanson who wrote (1358)6/17/1998 12:09:00 AM
From: Zeuspaul  Read Replies (3) of 14778
 
>> Will look forward to hearing how your idea evolves.<<

The idea looks like it will get a quick start. I give up on the Compaq. I replaced the failed Compaq harddisc (Quantum bigfoot) with an IBM deskstar. The problem is Compaq restoration software only works with their original hardware configuration. I finally got Win 95 installed but nothing works or does not work properly (modem, video card, sound card IDE controller , a very long list in the device manager.) I can not find any drivers on the compaq website.

I will initiate a new system with two computers in mind. I can salvage a couple of things from the Compaq, Pentium 200 mmx CPU, and maybe the floppy and IDE CD-ROM (would they require specialized drivers?) mouse and keyboard.

I will use the case and my new IBM harddisc from the following new computer to build a socket seven machine with the salvaged Compaq components.



            Gigabyte 686BX  (4 DIMM)         $173.60 or 
            ASUS P2B        (3 DIMM)         $164.86    
                 still debating

            PII 233  boxed                   $182      
            128 MB Corsair 16x64 cas 2 RAM   $316  (PC100)
            Procase with 300 watt PS         $120
            TEAC floppy                      $ 24
            MII video    4MB                 $120
            IBM IDE deskstar 6.5 GB ($214)   have
            3 COM NIC                        have 
            Modem ? ISA, PCI or COM         ______
                                             $950


I will try and use the Compaq IDE CDROM or the Aptiva CDROM via network.

I intend on going all SCSI as mentioned before but this should get me back into my comfortable chair.

I want a dual channel SCSI adapter, either the new AHA 2940 or the AHA 3940. I need a little time the figure these out and select some nice SCSI harddrives and CDROM.

I will probably move tonight on some of the above. Anyone want a good deal on a nice Compaq case?

Regards

Zeuspaul
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