Where can I buy an old computer?

cbman · 10-02-2010, 12:07 PM

I'm looking for an old Windows 95 / 98 era computer to play old Adventure games on. I've done all sorts of technical messing about with various games but even when you get them to run they don't look good because of screen resolution problems and whatnot. So I have come to the conclusion that the simplest thing to do is just to purchase an old machine and save all the hassle.

The sole reason I want this machine is to play old 90s games on, it doesn't need to be Internet ready or anything like that.

I've searched around online but haven't been able to find anywhere to buy one. Any advice?

Or anyone here have one they want to get rid of? I'm in Leicester, United Kingdom.

DustyShinigami · 10-03-2010, 08:38 AM

You, my friend, are in luck. I just so happen to have an old Windows 98 machine in my room, that I never use, that I've been thinking about getting rid of. You can have it for nothing if you want. It may need reformatting, though. I think I even left Gabriel Knight on there.

It's the tower deck only, I'm afraid, and I can't remember the complete spec for it.

PM me if you're interested.

10-02-2010, 12:07 PM	#1
cbman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 278	Where can I buy an old computer? I'm looking for an old Windows 95 / 98 era computer to play old Adventure games on. I've done all sorts of technical messing about with various games but even when you get them to run they don't look good because of screen resolution problems and whatnot. So I have come to the conclusion that the simplest thing to do is just to purchase an old machine and save all the hassle. The sole reason I want this machine is to play old 90s games on, it doesn't need to be Internet ready or anything like that. I've searched around online but haven't been able to find anywhere to buy one. Any advice? Or anyone here have one they want to get rid of? I'm in Leicester, United Kingdom. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ These are my opinions. Please don't get het up.

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DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	You, my friend, are in luck. I just so happen to have an old Windows 98 machine in my room, that I never use, that I've been thinking about getting rid of. You can have it for nothing if you want. It may need reformatting, though. I think I even left Gabriel Knight on there. It's the tower deck only, I'm afraid, and I can't remember the complete spec for it. PM me if you're interested. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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