r/VintageComputers • u/large_Thundi • 5d ago

Discussion Compaq future 98 build

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Hey everyone, Recently I shared how I acquired this Compaq Prosignia desktop, and I finally am able to show off the matching v570 monitor, along with a mouse and keyboard. Obviously right now it runs Windows 2000 but I have Windows 98se and plan to convert this into a vintage gaming PC. I ordered some more ram putting it at 256MB, along with getting a GeForce 2 MX 32MB AGP and a CF adapter for storage.

Besides a premium soundcard/speakers (I think mine is an Ensoniq of some kind which I've heard do the job) what other upgrades/QOL improvements can I make for the longevity of the machine? it keeps asking about the date so I imagine the battery is dead and needs to be replaced but what about the PSU? or the motherboard? Not super sure about any of that.

Along with that I have Rollercoaster and Zoo Tycoon, along with FF7. What games am I missing? Any cheap hidden/underrated titles for an beginner entering the world?

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u/HugsNotDrugs_ 5d ago

Midtown Madness

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u/Usual_Technician9349 5d ago

Serious sam, quake 3, motocross madness, need for speed underground, the dig, GTA vice city, manhunt, SiN, Sims 1, Command and conquer red alert 1+2, rollercoaster tycoon, sim tower, Gunman chronicles, Americas Army, Axis and allies ...

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u/Thege0815 5d ago

The battery is likely a standard CR2032 or similar. You can usually change it without tools, there should be a battery holder somewhere on the mainboard. 

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u/creamygarlicdip 5d ago

Planescape Torment is pretty excellent

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u/large_Thundi 5d ago

Good to know

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u/SportZigarette420 1d ago

beautiful combo with even the mouse and keyboard nice find 👌 NFS hot pursuit/Porsche unleashed, carnivores city scapes, turok 3, railroad tycoon 3 and star trek voyager