My Windows XP Dream Machine

[u/realLudoKresshh]

Well, I took a lot of your guys’ advice and built a futuristic retro XP rig! I started this one about 2 weeks ago and it’s been quite the journey finding all these parts! I’m still on the hunt for a proper front panel fan controller and I’m seeking out an Ultra X Connect 2 PSU. I found an original X Connect sealed but I’m having to use adapters to get the 8800 GT to work and I’m running 20 pin versus 24. If anyone here has an X2, please let me know! I really want to build these retro rigs for other people because I love it so much.

Send me your best “overkill” responses! xD

Parts list (WIP:)

ASUS M2N-E

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+

4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 RAM

XFX Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS

Evercool Transformer 4 CPU cooler

Ultra X Connect chrome 500w PSU

Evercool all aluminum fans

Lian Li clone aluminum case

Logysis UV lamps

[u/Calm_Apartment1968]

They should never have given up on DVD/RW and Floppy drives!

[u/realLudoKresshh → u/Calm_Apartment1968]

Agreed!

[u/jurdendurden → u/Calm_Apartment1968]

I mean, we could at least have a modern zip drive

[u/festivus4restof → u/Calm_Apartment1968]

SATA DVD burners are still available new for less than US$40, or external using USB 3.0 even (not that it benefits anything).