HP Mini DC series slim desktop computer, customized for Windows
98. Could make a great DOS gaming machine (with a sound card), industrial controller, CNC
mill controller, for embroidery or any other use where Windows 98 is
preferred or necessary.
These are quite unique & some of the newest possible
systems you can get for Windows 98! They utilize hard to find special drivers & customizations to run 98 on an Intel 945 series chipset, which is normally not possible. The result however is a nice, very fast, newer system with good graphics for Windows 98!
Great condition overall, cleaned and tested
thoroughly
to be full working order. (Please note it will not be factory brand new
clean although I do my best to meticulously clean each one, this is an
old computer! Also there may be typical wear and tear on the outer case.)
Everything inspected, no bulging
capacitors or other signs of failure and all fans sound great! (These also appear to have some solid capacitors, which is somewhat rare on older hardware & desirable for long term durability.)
All will have functional or new CMOS battery.
Windows
98SE installed. Universal USB
drivers also installed and work great for many things. (Can use most flash drives &
some other devices,
very nice to have. Have used various flash drives and on
every one the wizard came up and default driver loaded it up.) Also Direct X 9.0c and pretty much every patch & update possible for 98.
Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz processor each. Also has 2 front USB & 6 more in the back for
a total of 8 USB! Also has serial, parallel, VGA, ethernet, PS2 & back audio
connections. (And also front headphone connector)
Optical drives appear to all be DVD/CD drives.
Floppy drive - each one disassembled, cleaned & tested. (These all looked very nice inside I might add, hardly any
dust and good quality read heads & mechanisms). Due to highly unstable nature of floppy disks I cannot guarantee it will work flawlessly for you.
Intel 945 Main chipset
Intel 950 integrated onboard video with 8mb video memory (Up to 1280x1024 resolution!)
Sound driver was not available so no onboard sound, however an expansion card such as an old Creative 24bit low profile may work.
512mb of memory! (Pass memtest)
80GB SATA hard drive!! (quality drives, fully tested, no bad
sectors.)
Broadcom Gigabit / 1000 ethernet
Two PCI slots, one PCI express full length slot & 1 PCI express x1 slot free for expansion/upgrades.
Could
make a great system for CNC, Embroidery, Machining, Printing, or possible old gaming (with sound card)
etc. Highly compatible.
Really nice system, running good with no problems & on some of the latest hardware you'll ever find with 98 on it!
**Only a few minor quirks known on these, the video driver works well in Windows through all testing & also when bringing up a DOS prompt in Windows as well & enables resolution up to 1280x1024 with full color (currently set to 800x600). There is an effect you can see in one of the pictures at the load screen but this does not affect anything. The display doctor software comes up on each boot, simply close or minimize. Do not push the "adjustments" button in the display doctor software, it will throw an error, pushing enter will bring it back usually though. Probably best to not mess with the settings other than resolution if desired. Occasionally when shutting down you may have to manual press the power button after waiting ten seconds or so, this is because the system has all power saving disabled to be compatible with this newer system and is not a problem, just requires manual press of button sometimes after shutdown. All other operations seem to be buttery smooth & works very well overall.
Many have original XP Pro COA sticker.
If you would like a Windows 98 booklet with key or CD please ask for availability. Fully complies with all software regulations.
Any questions, please ask.
Paypal confirmed addresses in the continental US only please. All others please ask before bidding.
(Tower
only, if you need a power cord, mouse, flat screen LCD monitor or
keyboard please ask first. May be added for additional cost. Power
cord is always free if needed.)
Expedited shipping available and same or next business day handling always!
Long time Ebay seller with 100% feedback!
**I make no guarantees that any of my
systems will be able to use any particular piece of software or run a
certain game, etc. If you have questions regarding a specific game or
program, please feel free to ask, and I am happy to provide whatever
help I can regarding a specific game or program. Do not however buy one
of my systems and then ask to return because of it not being able to use
or run a particular program or game, or not being able to set it up
properly. Thank you.**
**Also please note that surface rust can
occasionally occur on older computers and may or may not be present, but light surface rust is only cosmetic and does not affect operation.
Anything other than light cosmetic surface rust will be noted in
description.