Rebooting the Retro Project: New Machine, New Hope!

Rebooting the Retro Project:

 New Machine, New Hope!

It's time to breathe new life into an old project! This time around, I'm tackling it with a more robust machine compared to my previous attempt. Let's take a peek under the hood:

• Graphics: Packing a punch with an Nvidia Riva TNT2 model 64/64 Pro video card.
• Motherboard: The D845PES motherboard provides the foundation.
• Processing Power: A P4 2.2 GHz processor should handle things smoothly.
• Chipset: The i845PE chipset ensures everything runs in sync.
• Memory: 1GB of RAM should be plenty, with an extra 256MB stick on hand for a potential Windows 95 experiment.
• Display: The Viewsonic A521 monitor will bring the visuals to life.
• Networking: An Intel Pro/VE 100 network interface card (NIC) will keep me connected (if needed).
• Sound: Onboard Soundmax Integrated Digital Audio will provide the soundtrack.
• Storage: A spacious 160GB hard drive offers ample room for the project and beyond.

The lack of mention of memory limitations from my previous attempt makes me suspect two things: either the project itself has modest requirements, or the old machine I used was seriously bottlenecked by RAM.

With this new setup, Windows 98 should be a breeze. In fact, I'm more curious to see how various Linux distributions perform. Here's to venturing into uncharted territory and exploring the possibilities!

Stay tuned for updates as I delve deeper into this retro project. I'm eager to share my experiences (and any challenges) along the way.