Hello Tom's Hardware community,
I'm possibly planning to build a (new) work computer from technologically older parts, but new condition. I need the computer to run a software and hardware that is only usable in the Windows 98 or 2000 operating systems.
I don't believe that Windows XP in compatibility mode will solve my problems either.
I have some experience building computers, but I am a little weary on these components and building a system to run a relatively old OS.
My questions are:
1. Will this build work?
2. Am I missing any components?
3. Will finding drivers be problematic?
4. Is there a better (i.e., cheaper or easier) solution?
Here is a link to PC part picker, but does not have the motherboard I plan to use: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/97MVmG
Here is the motherboard I plan to use:
-ASRock 775I65G R3.0 LGA 775 Intel 865G + ICH5 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (link below)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157338&cm_re=motherboard-_-13-157-338-_-Product
I have a spare 250GB HDD I can use (the space limitation in Windows 98 will not bother me unless it won't work at all).
Finally, I might just use a CPU cooler from my i-5 3570k at home if that would work.
I appreciate any input!
Thanks,
Tim
I should also mention that this program will be running in DOS.
I'm possibly planning to build a (new) work computer from technologically older parts, but new condition. I need the computer to run a software and hardware that is only usable in the Windows 98 or 2000 operating systems.
I don't believe that Windows XP in compatibility mode will solve my problems either.
I have some experience building computers, but I am a little weary on these components and building a system to run a relatively old OS.
My questions are:
1. Will this build work?
2. Am I missing any components?
3. Will finding drivers be problematic?
4. Is there a better (i.e., cheaper or easier) solution?
Here is a link to PC part picker, but does not have the motherboard I plan to use: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/97MVmG
Here is the motherboard I plan to use:
-ASRock 775I65G R3.0 LGA 775 Intel 865G + ICH5 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard (link below)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157338&cm_re=motherboard-_-13-157-338-_-Product
I have a spare 250GB HDD I can use (the space limitation in Windows 98 will not bother me unless it won't work at all).
Finally, I might just use a CPU cooler from my i-5 3570k at home if that would work.
I appreciate any input!
Thanks,
Tim
I should also mention that this program will be running in DOS.