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I actually found two desktops, the other is an Insight. Turns out this Gateway 2000 isn't factory, its fully custom on the inside? Google-ing tells me all these parts are on the better side, but I was only a wee child when this was new.

I posted another thread about my Compaq Presario build, and someone asked what DOS PC I was going to build next? I laughed because I never planned on one, but this just fell in my lap. Would anyone familiar with these years and parts tell me if what I've found here is enthusiast class, or run-of-the-mill please?

Edit: Took out 486, I was mistaken

I actually found two desktops, the other is an Insight. Turns out this Gateway 2000 isn't factory, its fully custom on the inside? Google-ing tells me all these parts are on the better side, but I was only a wee child when this was new.

I posted another thread about my Compaq Presario build, and someone asked what DOS PC I was going to build next? I laughed because I never planned on one, but this 486 just fell in my lap. Would anyone familiar with these years and parts tell me if what I've found here is enthusiast class, or run-of-the-mill please?

Here is my retro battlestation! I've had the Presario 5000 set for almost half a year, but took a while to source decent parts for a decent price. Finally finished it last night, and am now able to use it in full power (last picture is where I started, all factory)! Specs are:

• Compaq Presario 5000 series set

• Compaq Presario 6000 mobo w/ Pentium 4 2.5GHz CPU

• 2GB RAM

• BFG Geforce 6800 GS OC 256MB AGP (I have unlocked the card to actually make it a 6800 GT with a higher core clock)

• SoundBlaster Audigy 2 PCI sound card

• 40GB boot HDD

• 250GB game/music/stuff HDD

• xClio DiamondPower 880w PSU (period correct unit)

• 3.5" Floppy drive

• 80mm Noctua exhaust fan

• There's probably one or two more mods I haven't listed

This thing slams anything 2004 and older. Can play newer games, even Crysis! Lowest settings and all, and I havent tried it... but I meet the minimum requirements while still having Windows 95/98 compatability and solid gameplay (plays Warcraft III and StraCraft well).

I love retro electronics, brining me back to my roots feels great in 2026! Please ask any questions about my build; the process or what parts I sourced. I really wanted an XP build that would play almost anything of the era, but in a Windows 98/XP esthetic. Nothing beats a CRT!

Edit: spelling

Here is my retro battlestation! I've had the Presario 5000 set for almost half a year, but took a while to source decent parts for a decent price. Finally finished it last night, and am now able to use it in full power (last picture is where I started, all factory)! Specs are:

• Compaq Presario 5000 series set

• Compaq Presario 6000 mobo w/ Pentium 4 2.5GHz CPU

• 2GB RAM

• BFG Geforce 6800 GS OC 256MB APG (I have unlocked the card to actually make it a 6800 GT with a higher core clock)

• SoundBlaster Audigy 2 PCI sound card

• 40GB boot HDD

• 250GB game/music/stuff HDD

• xClio DiamondPower 880w PSU (period correct unit)

• 3.5" Floppy drive

• 80mm Noctua exhaust fan

• There's probably one or two more mods I haven't listed

This thing slams anything 2004 and older. Can play newer games, even Crysis! Lowest settings and all, and I havent tried it... but I meet the minimum requirements while still having Windows 95/98 compatability and solid gameplay (plays Warcraft III and StraCraft well).

I love retro electronics, brining me back to my roots feels great in 2026! Please ask any questions about my build; the process or what parts I sourced. I really wanted an XP build that would play almost anything of the era, but in a Windows 98/XP esthetic. Nothing beats a CRT!

Here is my retro battlestation! I've had the Presario 5000 set for almost half a year, but took a while to source decent parts for a decent price. Finally finished it last night, and am now able to use it in full power (last picture is where I started, all factory)! Specs are:

• Compaq Presario 5000 series set

• Compaq Presario 6000 mobo w/ Pentium 4 2.5GHz CPU

• 2GB RAM

• BFG Geforce 6800 GS OC 256MB AGP (I have unlocked the card to actually make it a 6800 GT with a higher core clock)

• SoundBlaster Audigy 2 PCI sound card

• 40GB boot HDD

• 250GB game/music/stuff HDD

• xClio DiamondPower 880w PSU (period correct unit)

• 3.5" Floppy drive

• 80mm Noctua exhaust fan

• There's probably one or two more mods I haven't listed

This thing slams anything 2004 and older. Can play newer games, even Crysis! Lowest settings and all, and I havent tried it... but I meet the minimum requirements while still having Windows 95/98 compatability and solid gameplay (plays Warcraft III and StraCraft well).

I love retro electronics, brining me back to my roots feels great in 2026! Please ask any questions about my build; the process or what parts I sourced. I really wanted an XP build that would play almost anything of the era, but in a Windows 98/XP esthetic. Nothing beats a CRT!

Edit: spelling