I have a Dell Dimension T450 myself, which I upgraded with a 3dfx Velocity 100 (Voodoo 3 1000, basically), a 1GHz Pentium III, and soon, an additional Sound Blaster 16 allowing better compatibility for playing DOS games, which will go alongside my Sound Blaster Live! Value, which I'll use for Windows games, especially those with EAX support. Ever since the 1GHz upgrade, it's been running like an absolute dream.
i own a dell dimension t500 i did not know a person could upgrade to a 1ghz cpu ,, is that a lot 1 or a socket 370 adapter for the 1ghz ,, the 1ghz slot 1 is so expensive on ebay almost 300 dollars
@@arizonapalms That's a good time period. Technologically advanced enough for the internet, simple phones, laptops, consoles... but also far enough from the internet becoming much less free, games being released unfinished, having less privacy, and being glued to our phones.
I thought of going with a legit Windows 98 or XP build, but decided to build a "faux" retro PC lol. Had this old vostro I got from work that had windows 8 on it from like 2012. Gutted it completely save from the DVD drive and PSU. Upgraded it with a RX 6400, modern mobo, intel 12400k, 32gb ram. Hooked it up to a Dell VGA CRT from 2000 using a displayport to VGA adapter. Feels surreal af being able to play everything from Doom 1993 to Doom Eternal on the same PC. Modern games look AMAZING on a VGA CRT at 1280x1024 btw!
@@arizonapalms idk, thought about it, but it does makes for a badass SFF PC with a disc drive atm. Perfect for some emulation at a homies crib since it can fit in a backpack with it's current Vostro SFF case. Even can fit a keyboard, mouse, and a couple of Xbox controllers.
Windows 98 works perfectly with 1Gb or even 2Gb RAM, provided you've done the R. Lowe patch. You can dismiss it as much as you like, doesn't make it not work. I have several Win98 and even Win ME machines running perfectly for years with zero issues.
For his build, 1 gb of ram is a waste. Since there isn't much software around that time frame that'll make use of that so 512mb is appropriate. If you start using software from around 2004 or later that is... you'll need at least a gigabyte ram and most likely you are using Windows XP.
Awesome blast from the past! I basically had this exact PC specs-wise, except I got it from Gateway! What a time, I really loved PC gaming at that time!
I got my Retro Win98 SE/Plus! PC 3 years ago, someone threw it in the garbage complete with Mouse, Keyboard and CRT Monitor and Windows98SE Label Serial Key on the side. It looked really well taken care of, like if they opened up in late 90's and just store it away until they finally threw away. So i took home without hesitation. It initially came with a 433MHZ Pentium3 and 128MB RAM and shitty integrated Intel i810 Graphics and Realtek AC'97. I shortly upgraded it to a 733MHZ Pentium3 CPU and then again a few months later and settle for a Pentium3 at 1GHZ. I maxed the RAM to 512MB and also got a GeForce FX 5200, and also got a PCI Sound Blaster Live!. I can basically bullzoder through any game from the 80s all the way up to 2004, heck i was even able to run Land of the Dead Road to Fiddler's Green and Evil Dead Regeneration with a few slowdowns. Love my Retro Win98SE/Plus! nearly as much as my modern main PC.
You know you are like the only one that knows how to handle expansion cards of a vintage sort and the other UA-camr to build upgrade Windows 98 PCS areas incorrectly and risk damaging cards not holding them and I carefully handling them and placing them in places that don't carry a static charge risks xcetera.
@@arizonapalms it’s really fun, the only thing I don’t like is the small range of motion I think it’s like 270° or something I think there’s a mod to get more range like 390°. I remember seeing something like that but I can’t find it again. Then again that might be for modern games, I don’t think older games can track the wheel that far.
Entertaining video. I just wonder why mentioning you didn't went with more than 512MB to avoid Windows complications, then proceeding to use a modified version of Windows with drivers and other stuff included that could bring other kind of problems. A suggestion to avoid reinstalling Windows in case of driver problems: dual boot with an NT version, then create a ZIP/RAR (fastest compression is enough) of the Windows and Program Files directories. If anything goes wrong, just delete the 2 folders and extract the backed up ones.
You have a good point! It's more about minimising risk of complications. I could play it safe and install from retail and patch up from there. Kugee's "Redtoast" includes useful patches (such as the USB mass storage driver - lifesaver!) and I've had plenty of luck with it. Key word there is luck. Before it was released, I would use 98lite on a lot of my lower and high end machines. However with going over 512mb of RAM I usually always have *something* weird happening even with RLoew's PATCHMEM installed. As I say, Windows98 is a bit of a devil. Sometimes everything goes right, sometimes everything goes wrong, sometime's it's a bit of both. Completely anecdotal, your mileage may vary etc. etc. As for backups, I'm not a big dual booter but I see your point. I just have my Norton Ghost process down to a science, so it's very little effort. I can also boot from a floppy disk or via PXE and quickly rebuild a system from there. Perhaps something for a future video!
Im pretty sure this was my first pc that wasnt the whole family's even though i was the only one that used the computers in the house lol. I got it with the 21inch Sony Trinitron that had a flat screen tube that cost like 1500.00 usd Lol all to play counterstrike and have the fastest machine to download the updates asap. I had the pentium 3 with 700mhz cpu and i believe 100mhz ram fsb. Forget what garphics i got with it , it want a voodoo because i had a voodoo 1-3 in my other computers that were the whole family's to use... I also ran windows 2000 professional and that thing ran solid and games better than my friends 800mhz machine with faster fsb .
I have a Dell Dimension T450 myself, which I upgraded with a 3dfx Velocity 100 (Voodoo 3 1000, basically), a 1GHz Pentium III, and soon, an additional Sound Blaster 16 allowing better compatibility for playing DOS games, which will go alongside my Sound Blaster Live! Value, which I'll use for Windows games, especially those with EAX support.
Ever since the 1GHz upgrade, it's been running like an absolute dream.
i own a dell dimension t500 i did not know a person could upgrade to a 1ghz cpu ,, is that a lot 1 or a socket 370 adapter for the 1ghz ,, the 1ghz slot 1 is so expensive on ebay almost 300 dollars
Very relaxing to see all these old parts come to life, and of course, the actual games being played on them. It's like a time machine.
If i had a time machine my first stop would certainly be 1999
@@arizonapalms That's a good time period. Technologically advanced enough for the internet, simple phones, laptops, consoles... but also far enough from the internet becoming much less free, games being released unfinished, having less privacy, and being glued to our phones.
that's the dream@@perfectlyroundcircle
Came here for the PIII and voodoo, stayed for the VT commodore 🤙
lol I have been repairing computers for 34 years, and remember working on these
I bet you have some war stories over those years!
Beautifull 1999 gaming PC, like!
thank you!
I thought of going with a legit Windows 98 or XP build, but decided to build a "faux" retro PC lol. Had this old vostro I got from work that had windows 8 on it from like 2012. Gutted it completely save from the DVD drive and PSU. Upgraded it with a RX 6400, modern mobo, intel 12400k, 32gb ram. Hooked it up to a Dell VGA CRT from 2000 using a displayport to VGA adapter. Feels surreal af being able to play everything from Doom 1993 to Doom Eternal on the same PC. Modern games look AMAZING on a VGA CRT at 1280x1024 btw!
You should totally take the guts and put it in an old school beige case (I did that in another video) Kind of a sleeper!
@@arizonapalms idk, thought about it, but it does makes for a badass SFF PC with a disc drive atm. Perfect for some emulation at a homies crib since it can fit in a backpack with it's current Vostro SFF case. Even can fit a keyboard, mouse, and a couple of Xbox controllers.
Well done video, always like to see retro tech that I grew up with.
Windows 98 works perfectly with 1Gb or even 2Gb RAM, provided you've done the R. Lowe patch. You can dismiss it as much as you like, doesn't make it not work. I have several Win98 and even Win ME machines running perfectly for years with zero issues.
For his build, 1 gb of ram is a waste.
Since there isn't much software around that time frame that'll make use of that so 512mb is appropriate.
If you start using software from around 2004 or later that is... you'll need at least a gigabyte ram and most likely you are using Windows XP.
Excellent video. Very nostalgic build.
Awesome blast from the past! I basically had this exact PC specs-wise, except I got it from Gateway! What a time, I really loved PC gaming at that time!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Your old Gateway sounds awesome :)
I got my Retro Win98 SE/Plus! PC 3 years ago, someone threw it in the garbage complete with Mouse, Keyboard and CRT Monitor and Windows98SE Label Serial Key on the side. It looked really well taken care of, like if they opened up in late 90's and just store it away until they finally threw away. So i took home without hesitation. It initially came with a 433MHZ Pentium3 and 128MB RAM and shitty integrated Intel i810 Graphics and Realtek AC'97. I shortly upgraded it to a 733MHZ Pentium3 CPU and then again a few months later and settle for a Pentium3 at 1GHZ. I maxed the RAM to 512MB and also got a GeForce FX 5200, and also got a PCI Sound Blaster Live!. I can basically bullzoder through any game from the 80s all the way up to 2004, heck i was even able to run Land of the Dead Road to Fiddler's Green and Evil Dead Regeneration with a few slowdowns. Love my Retro Win98SE/Plus! nearly as much as my modern main PC.
You know you are like the only one that knows how to handle expansion cards of a vintage sort and the other UA-camr to build upgrade Windows 98 PCS areas incorrectly and risk damaging cards not holding them and I carefully handling them and placing them in places that don't carry a static charge risks xcetera.
Get the sidewinder force feedback wheel
ooh that would be awesome. might scour ebay for this!
@@arizonapalms it’s really fun, the only thing I don’t like is the small range of motion I think it’s like 270° or something I think there’s a mod to get more range like 390°. I remember seeing something like that but I can’t find it again. Then again that might be for modern games, I don’t think older games can track the wheel that far.
Great video! Can’t wait for the next build!
thank you! me neither!
nice build! but one little thing, if you go 90s and you have an ISA slot, go for an ISA soundcard! a3d or not! :D
Nice build. It's a very well explained and detailed video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, enjoyable. Really glad I've stumbled upon your channel.
Welcome aboard!
@@arizonapalms thank you, I will also try to make a retro pc build video, inspired by you :)
Good stuff, I have the same addiction
Entertaining video. I just wonder why mentioning you didn't went with more than 512MB to avoid Windows complications, then proceeding to use a modified version of Windows with drivers and other stuff included that could bring other kind of problems. A suggestion to avoid reinstalling Windows in case of driver problems: dual boot with an NT version, then create a ZIP/RAR (fastest compression is enough) of the Windows and Program Files directories. If anything goes wrong, just delete the 2 folders and extract the backed up ones.
You have a good point! It's more about minimising risk of complications. I could play it safe and install from retail and patch up from there. Kugee's "Redtoast" includes useful patches (such as the USB mass storage driver - lifesaver!) and I've had plenty of luck with it. Key word there is luck. Before it was released, I would use 98lite on a lot of my lower and high end machines. However with going over 512mb of RAM I usually always have *something* weird happening even with RLoew's PATCHMEM installed. As I say, Windows98 is a bit of a devil. Sometimes everything goes right, sometimes everything goes wrong, sometime's it's a bit of both. Completely anecdotal, your mileage may vary etc. etc.
As for backups, I'm not a big dual booter but I see your point. I just have my Norton Ghost process down to a science, so it's very little effort. I can also boot from a floppy disk or via PXE and quickly rebuild a system from there. Perhaps something for a future video!
Im pretty sure this was my first pc that wasnt the whole family's even though i was the only one that used the computers in the house lol.
I got it with the 21inch Sony Trinitron that had a flat screen tube that cost like 1500.00 usd
Lol all to play counterstrike and have the fastest machine to download the updates asap.
I had the pentium 3 with 700mhz cpu and i believe 100mhz ram fsb. Forget what garphics i got with it , it want a voodoo because i had a voodoo 1-3 in my other computers that were the whole family's to use... I also ran windows 2000 professional and that thing ran solid and games better than my friends 800mhz machine with faster fsb .
nice build!
Thanks!
How big is the hdd and how many games have on it.?
The game drive is about 300GB total, at least 100 games
@@arizonapalms is that patched version of 98 allowed a bigger drive or it's using a adapter?
@@AlejandroRodolfoMendez I have divided the partitions so that Win98 can access them
@@arizonapalms oh cool. Fat32 can get bigger drives but in more of 32 gb start to act slow.
Hey mate nice little channel you got here!! Hit me up if you ever need any retro parts I sell heaps here in aus.
they said the young leftists would push pentium 3 processors more effectively but they screwed up more than previous leftists
what does this comment even mean
I'm going to guess that you are an Aquarius.
im not an asparagus
@@arizonapalms No I'm talking about astrological signs.
@austinstitzel an asparagus has about the same level of effect on his life
You sound like Jack Stavris.