Due to personal preference and a bit of coincidence, I ended up with a first-generation AMD Threadripper, complete with motherboard and cooler. I would describe the purchase price […]
TR-Server #1:
A high-performance server for Proxmox is needed
After two energy-efficient servers handled the basic services, I wanted a way to perform powerful virtualization of desktop operating systems, especially Windows. The idea of having multiple Windows […]
Medion PC-MT6 #6:
Software Setup
All Windows operating systems were equipped with “up-to-date” software. These include IrfanView, Winamp, Office 2000, and 2003. Well-known products from Adobe and Corel are also included, as is […]
Medion PC-MT6 #5:
Operating systems
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completely unplanned course:A few years ago, I acquired a “Medion PC-MT6, MD 8030” to cannibalize for parts, as it had been replaced by […]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 […]