To determine what is feasible, you first need to know the limits. The partition style is, of course, Master Boot Record, which limits each data carrier to four […]
Medion PC-MT6 #4:
Maintenance and upgrades
After installing Windows XP with minimal drivers on a 40 GB PATA hard drive from Seagate to perform some hardware tests, I noticed the following: Spare parts are […]
Medion PC-MT6 #3:
Hardware and Possibilities
As mentioned earlier, both models share some components: The motherboard is based on the Intel 865PE chipset with ICH5 and is equipped with a PGA 478 socket. DDR […]
Medion PC-MT6 #2:
The era of Aldi PCs
“Those were the days,” some people say. In the case of the hype surrounding affordable home computers in the early 2000s, this phrase really fits well. People camped […]
Medion PC-MT6 #1:
When it has to be antique because retro isn’t old enough
This PC project took a completely unplanned course:A few years ago, I acquired a “Medion PC-MT6, MD 8030” to cannibalize for parts, as it had been replaced by […]
A new toy arrives
For my birthday today, I received a laser engraver/cutter, among other gifts. It is used but in good condition and complete, ideal for beginners. I’ve often toyed with […]
Retro-XP-PC #14:
Conclusion
I am very happy with the result. It would be almost impossible to build a more extreme retro PC for Windows XP. What’s more, thanks to quad-boot with […]
Retro-XP-PC #13:
Software
As with the RetroBooks, I have also implemented a Windows quad boot here, consisting of: All systems in German and unchanged. This also means that the maximum number […]
Retro-XP-PC #12:
Overclocking
I proceeded as usual when overclocking the system. Requirements: XMP first First, I activated the stored 2400 MHz XMP profile in the BIOS. After a few minutes of […]