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Retro SFF: PhilsComputerLab Builds SFF Windows XP Machine

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Posted onMay 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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Time for a little Retro SFF.

Phil from PhilsComputerLab put this Windows XP retro machine together a few years ago. This is a very nice low power but fast Windows XP retro rig that has an Intel Sandybridge CPU, Nvidia GeForce 750, and Creative X-FI sound card. What’s interesting though, and something I hadn’t noticed until now, is that it’s using a gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 motherboard which is only 174mm wide. This means it likely can fit into an original NCASE M1.

The M1 would be an ideal retro SFF chassis as it has an optical disc drive slot (ODD Slot). I’m currently working on a project similar to this. Check out Phil’s video below, and make sure you give him a thumbs up and subscribe.

 

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Time for a little Retro SFF.
Phil from PhilsComputerLab put this Windows XP retro machine together a few years ago. This is a very nice low power but fast Windows XP retro rig that has an Intel Sandybridge CPU, Nvidia GeForce 750, and Creative X-FI sound card. What’s interesting though, and something I hadn’t noticed until now, is that it’s using a gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 motherboard which is only 174mm wide. This means it likely can fit into an original NCASE M1.
The M1 would be an ideal retro SFF chassis as it has an optical disc drive slot (ODD Slot). I’m currently working on a project similar to this. Check out Phil’s video below, and make sure you give him a...
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When I was toying around with Windows 98/XP last year I got most of my info from either PhilsComputerLab or Vogons. Doing a retro SFF build is fun, but I would really recommend using an optical drive and a floppy drive to do it.
 
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Analogue Blacksheep said:
When I was toying around with Windows 98/XP last year I got most of my info from either PhilsComputerLab or Vogons. Doing a retro SFF build is fun, but I would really recommend using an optical drive and a floppy drive to do it.
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I have, I think, about a dozen retro machines LOL. There are some neat floppy emulators. I also like using daemon tools when possible to avoid the CD drives
 

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