onesimus
Experienced Member
Hey guys, I have been interested in vintage computing for a while, but have just recently started acquiring some. I have an IBM 5150 that will be coming in the mail tomorrow (very excited!!!) that comes with a CGA card supposedly (I'm not sure which kind it is exactly, see pics in the link below.) Only the computer is coming, though, which has left me a lot of time to think about which monitor I want to get. On the one hand, the 5151 is classic, has the true vintage look and feel, and I've always wanted to get a green phosphorus monitor. On the other hand, it would be quite limited, and I will be wanting to game a bit here and there on it.
What do you guys think? You guys have more experience with these machines than I do and are the ones to ask, that's for sure. Or should I just go all out and buy an EGA card and a 5154? lol. If only money weren't an issue...
By the way, I will post a link to the ebay page of what I bought. I thought it was a halfway decent deal considering the cards that came with it and I think I'll be able to get it cleaned up somewhat decently.
What do you guys think? You guys have more experience with these machines than I do and are the ones to ask, that's for sure. Or should I just go all out and buy an EGA card and a 5154? lol. If only money weren't an issue...
By the way, I will post a link to the ebay page of what I bought. I thought it was a halfway decent deal considering the cards that came with it and I think I'll be able to get it cleaned up somewhat decently.
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