GiGaBiTe
Veteran Member
I received one of these machines from a customer today and I'm wondering if anyone is interested in it before I haul it off to the recycling center.
(I don't have a photo of it yet, so here's a stock one for reference)
Specs:
http://pbclub.pwcsite.com/wiki/index.php?title=Platinum_I
(I upgraded the VRAM from 1 MB to 2 MB with some spare DRAM chips I had lying around)
As for system RAM, I'll stuff however much I have lying around. I should be able to get 64MB into it.
The case is in alright shape. It has some scuffing and minor scratches all over it, as well as some browning in the rear that would need a retr0brite treatment. As for the hardware, I'm sure everyone knows Packard Bell's reputation by now. I got the machine to boot into Windows 98SE, and it seems stable, but it has various driver issues that are preventing the mouse and sound from working. I don't have any PS/2 Mice, just those silly PS/2 to USB adapters, which could be causing problems. As for the sound, it's one of those massive ISA combo cards that has the sound chip, modem, etc. on it.
As for how much I want for it.. nothing. I'm willing to ship anywhere within the 48 states as long as you pay the freight. The last time I checked, something of its size was around $40 for 3rd class freight. Though I can do UPS or Fedex if you prefer.
If anyone is interested, I'll post pictures of it.
(I don't have a photo of it yet, so here's a stock one for reference)
Specs:
http://pbclub.pwcsite.com/wiki/index.php?title=Platinum_I
(I upgraded the VRAM from 1 MB to 2 MB with some spare DRAM chips I had lying around)
As for system RAM, I'll stuff however much I have lying around. I should be able to get 64MB into it.
The case is in alright shape. It has some scuffing and minor scratches all over it, as well as some browning in the rear that would need a retr0brite treatment. As for the hardware, I'm sure everyone knows Packard Bell's reputation by now. I got the machine to boot into Windows 98SE, and it seems stable, but it has various driver issues that are preventing the mouse and sound from working. I don't have any PS/2 Mice, just those silly PS/2 to USB adapters, which could be causing problems. As for the sound, it's one of those massive ISA combo cards that has the sound chip, modem, etc. on it.
As for how much I want for it.. nothing. I'm willing to ship anywhere within the 48 states as long as you pay the freight. The last time I checked, something of its size was around $40 for 3rd class freight. Though I can do UPS or Fedex if you prefer.
If anyone is interested, I'll post pictures of it.