Question regarding retro machines/PCs

Wasagi · 28 June 2010, 20:42

Hi there,

Im just looking for some feedback around the idea of an C64/Amiga with a PC built in. The difference being that both sets of hardware will be present and can be switched between.

Is this a good idea?

Any feedback on it?

Thanks

gilgamesh · 28 June 2010, 21:08

You mean something like sidecar and bridgeboard?

Wasagi · 28 June 2010, 21:13

It wouldn't extend the exterior of the machine, would be purely internal.. But would include more modern features (wireless, 3d graphics, etc)

Anakirob · 28 June 2010, 21:24

So you're thinking of putting a PC motherboard inside an Amiga or C64 case? You wouldn't be the first. I've seen a couple of threads on this board desribing just that. Unfortunately I cant seem to locate them at the moment.

gilgamesh · 28 June 2010, 21:24

Depends. Practical value - none. To show off at a convention - brilliant.

Wasagi · 28 June 2010, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anakirob

So you're thinking of putting a PC motherboard inside an Amiga or C64 case? You wouldn't be the first. I've seen a couple of threads on this board desribing just that. Unfortunately I cant seem to locate them at the moment.

Kind of, but leaving the existing internals intact and being able to switch between the use of the two.

alexh · 28 June 2010, 21:39

You used to be able to buy these cases from Amiga company Siamese Systems called the 3-pack and the 8-pack. They were cases which took 3 (and 8) motherboards at the same time. Each motherboard sat in a removable tray. They had trays for ATX, A4000D and other classic motherboards.

http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/3pack.html
http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/8pack.html

They never sold very many and eventually went bankrupt.

Anakirob · 28 June 2010, 21:51

Quote:

Kind of, but leaving the existing internals intact and being able to switch between the use of the two.

Well, if you can get everything to fit in there then go for it.

alexh · 28 June 2010, 22:25

Oh, I thought it was fitting a PC & classic in a PC case.

Is it really worth risking a PC and an Amiga (both of which operate hot) inside an already poorly ventilated classic Amiga case?

Buy a bigger desk?

cosmicfrog · 29 June 2010, 06:49

nice desk, where would one be able to purchase something like that ?

alexh · 29 June 2010, 09:12

I just googled for "dual computer desk" and "twin computer desk" there are 10's of different ones. That particular one is a "Nygard Dual Computer Desk"

cosmicfrog · 29 June 2010, 10:00

cheers googling now and when I`ve done that I`ll have a ribbiting session

28 June 2010, 20:42	#1
Wasagi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Essex / United Kingdom Posts: 264	Question regarding retro machines/PCs Hi there, Im just looking for some feedback around the idea of an C64/Amiga with a PC built in. The difference being that both sets of hardware will be present and can be switched between. Is this a good idea? Any feedback on it? Thanks

28 June 2010, 22:25	#9
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	Oh, I thought it was fitting a PC & classic in a PC case. Is it really worth risking a PC and an Amiga (both of which operate hot) inside an already poorly ventilated classic Amiga case? Buy a bigger desk? Last edited by alexh; 28 June 2010 at 22:31.

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28 June 2010, 21:08	#2
gilgamesh Linux snob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 997	You mean something like sidecar and bridgeboard?

28 June 2010, 21:13	#3
Wasagi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Essex / United Kingdom Posts: 264	It wouldn't extend the exterior of the machine, would be purely internal.. But would include more modern features (wireless, 3d graphics, etc)

28 June 2010, 21:24	#4
Anakirob Unregistered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Age: 42 Posts: 893	So you're thinking of putting a PC motherboard inside an Amiga or C64 case? You wouldn't be the first. I've seen a couple of threads on this board desribing just that. Unfortunately I cant seem to locate them at the moment.

28 June 2010, 21:39	#7
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	You used to be able to buy these cases from Amiga company Siamese Systems called the 3-pack and the 8-pack. They were cases which took 3 (and 8) motherboards at the same time. Each motherboard sat in a removable tray. They had trays for ATX, A4000D and other classic motherboards. http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/3pack.html http://www.amigahistory.co.uk/8pack.html They never sold very many and eventually went bankrupt.

29 June 2010, 06:49	#10
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	nice desk, where would one be able to purchase something like that ?

29 June 2010, 09:12	#11
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,337	I just googled for "dual computer desk" and "twin computer desk" there are 10's of different ones. That particular one is a "Nygard Dual Computer Desk"

29 June 2010, 10:00	#12
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	cheers googling now and when I`ve done that I`ll have a ribbiting session

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