LGR - Building a New PC into an Altair 8800 Clone
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Date: 2022-04-14
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_Planned changes: _
1. USB hub in the back. Need easy access to plug in USB thingies!
2. Better wireless adapter. Being inside the case means the signal sucks right now.
3. PicoPSU or HDPLEX alternative. I really don't need to stick with that giant power supply with the dubiously-spliced cable, it's just what I had on-hand: P
4. Serial to USB connection. That way the PC can talk to the Altair as a terminal!
5. Power button attached to one of the AUX switches in front would be fun, but not exactly necessary either. I'm happy having each system completely independent.
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_Planned changes: _
1. USB hub in the back. Need easy access to plug in USB thingies!
2. Better wireless adapter. Being inside the case means the signal sucks right now.
3. PicoPSU or HDPLEX alternative. I really don't need to stick with that giant power supply with the dubiously-spliced cable, it's just what I had on-hand: P
4. Serial to USB connection. That way the PC can talk to the Altair as a terminal!
5. Power button attached to one of the AUX switches in front would be fun, but not exactly necessary either. I'm happy having each system completely independent.
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VooDooTrois
Especially since new holes needed to be drilled regardless, a refurbished pre-built system would have been an even more budget option. It would have given budget overhead for a slim 750(Ti. But upgrading the power supply and CPU cooler could still be worthwhile to keep it running quieter.
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Especially since new holes needed to be drilled regardless, a refurbished pre-built system would have been an even more budget option. It would have given budget overhead for a slim 750(Ti. But upgrading the power supply and CPU cooler could still be worthwhile to keep it running quieter.
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Jordan
Hey Clint how many videos do you have that talk about Linux and other things of that sort? Feels like this video may be the only time I heard you say -Linux-.
Also it's 2019 and I would want to see an update to your Altair build with the planned changes you mention in your pinned comment.
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Hey Clint how many videos do you have that talk about Linux and other things of that sort? Feels like this video may be the only time I heard you say -Linux-.
Also it's 2019 and I would want to see an update to your Altair build with the planned changes you mention in your pinned comment.
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CHRISMENENDEZ
It's been almost 5 years since your 8-year special, so will you attempt to play Crysis on -actual- Altair hardware by the 16-year special? -
By this point, if you get Doom running in that thing (maybe light up the LED's to the tune of Doom's theme) that would be impressive enough.
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It's been almost 5 years since your 8-year special, so will you attempt to play Crysis on -actual- Altair hardware by the 16-year special? -
By this point, if you get Doom running in that thing (maybe light up the LED's to the tune of Doom's theme) that would be impressive enough.
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Mike
Honestly, now I'm just wondering how awesome would the build be now if a Ryzen 2400G or 3400G was put in it, and how it would perform with that Vega 11 chip in it with games and such. But alas, that CPU wasn't available at the time of the video, and this was just for fun, either way: )
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Honestly, now I'm just wondering how awesome would the build be now if a Ryzen 2400G or 3400G was put in it, and how it would perform with that Vega 11 chip in it with games and such. But alas, that CPU wasn't available at the time of the video, and this was just for fun, either way: )
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SolidSonicTH
You said you don't have a need for a GPU but I have an HTPC built inside the case of an Acer Aspire PC and it has a GPU (partly because the CPU requires a GPU but also just because I couldn't help myself.
I probably should do some gaming on it, though.
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You said you don't have a need for a GPU but I have an HTPC built inside the case of an Acer Aspire PC and it has a GPU (partly because the CPU requires a GPU but also just because I couldn't help myself.
I probably should do some gaming on it, though.
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MisterNinetySeven
It's amazing how well Intel's integrated graphics work these days. May not compare to dedicated cards but certainly a lot better than integrated graphics from 10+ years ago! And unlike Nvidia, Intel graphics are supported perfectly on Linux systems
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It's amazing how well Intel's integrated graphics work these days. May not compare to dedicated cards but certainly a lot better than integrated graphics from 10+ years ago! And unlike Nvidia, Intel graphics are supported perfectly on Linux systems
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cheese
rookie mistake not checking that CPU support list for the board and checking what bios revision is needed. however, you can always roll the dice, and get a board that was made later in the life cycle that already has the newer bios.
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rookie mistake not checking that CPU support list for the board and checking what bios revision is needed. however, you can always roll the dice, and get a board that was made later in the life cycle that already has the newer bios.
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Douglas
your motherboard came with a grenade. a GRENADE! How were they allowed to sell that! I mean. it's not real, but it looks like it could fool someone into thinking you'll blow something up
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your motherboard came with a grenade. a GRENADE! How were they allowed to sell that! I mean. it's not real, but it looks like it could fool someone into thinking you'll blow something up
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Slimecore
lol I wanted a really high powered laptop and the one I ended up getting is an MSI that looks like a toy for some rich 14 year old but despite its looks it's a damn good machine.
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lol I wanted a really high powered laptop and the one I ended up getting is an MSI that looks like a toy for some rich 14 year old but despite its looks it's a damn good machine.
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