Retro Gaming PC - Tyan Thunder K7X Pro - Dual AMD MP 2400+ - Win98/XP - Radeon 9800 Pro - Audigy 2 ZS

💎 Highlights:

• Dual AMD Athlon MP 2400+ with Thermaltake Copper Coolers

• Tyan Thunder K7X Pro — Ultimate Win98/XP Compatibility

• Radeon 9800 Pro w/ Thermaltake Giant III & VRAM Heatsinks

• Custom Win98 + XP Dual-Boot Setup (oerg866 build)

• Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS w/ custom Win98 support

• EVGA SuperNOVA 1000W PSU + Ultra EXO Case

• Collector-grade condition – No junk builds here

🔹 Item Description

Ultimate Retro Gaming PC – Windows 98 + XP Dual-Boot Build!
This is a custom-built, professionally tuned retro gaming tower featuring the legendary Tyan Thunder K7X Pro (S2469) dual-socket motherboard. Designed with precision for maximum Windows 98 and XP compatibility, this system runs flawlessly and handles classic titles with ease. Whether you're a collector, retro streamer, or enthusiast — this is the build you’ve been waiting for.

🧠 System Specs:

• Motherboard: Tyan Thunder K7X Pro (S2469 Rev A) – Dual Socket A

• CPUs: Dual AMD Athlon MP 2400+ processors

• Coolers: Thermaltake Volcano 7+ all-copper heatsinks (new MX4 thermal paste)

• RAM: 3GB ECC DDR

• GPU: ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 256MB with Thermaltake Giant III cooler (new old stock) + added VRAM heatsinks

• Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (Dell OEM, special Win98/XP driver integration)

• Storage:

  • 250GB PNY SSD – Windows XP SP3, fully updated using legacy update packs

  • 250GB PNY SSD – Custom Windows 98 build by oerg866 (high compatibility for games and drivers)

• Optical Drive: IDE DVD±RW (New Old Stock)

• Floppy: Gotek floppy emulator installed

• Networking:

  • Dual onboard NICs (fully functional)

  • Linksys Gigabit PCI card installed – works perfectly in Win98 and XP

• USB Expansion: USB 2.0 PCI card (original chipset supported USB 1.1 only)

• Case: Ultra EXO Full Tower – brushed aluminum, clear side window, chrome carry handles, black mesh front intake

• Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GT 1000W – modern, silent, and overkill for this setup (headroom for upgrades or mods)

• Other Upgrades:

  • Heatsink added to Southbridge for stability

  • All thermal paste replaced with Arctic MX-4

  • Case has custom retro stickers from Geekenspielon front panel

  • Front LED display panel (installed but non-functional, lights are dead from prior owner)

💾 Software & OS

• Dual-boot setup: choose Windows 98 or Windows XP at startup

• Windows 98: oerg866-modified build for modern driver compatibility (including GPU, audio, networking)

• Windows XP: SP3 build with patched support for legacy updates

• Clean installs with no junkware

• Fully tested: runs Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, and other classic RPGs smoothly in both OS environments

✅ Condition

• Fully working and tested — no component issues

• GPU and CPUs stay cool with all new thermal compound

• Optical drive and SSDs are all new or NOS

• Gotek floppy emulator installed

• Front panel lighting is non-functional but does not affect performance

• Build was assembled carefully — this has been a long-time personal project, not just a random retro parts pile

📦 What’s Included:

• Fully assembled retro tower (no monitor, keyboard, or mouse)

• Power cable included

• Ships carefully packed

🧠 Why You Want This:

This is the ideal retro machine for anyone looking to replay late-90s and early-2000s PC classics on original hardware. From the premium Tyan dual-CPU board, to the 9800 Pro with performance cooling, and full support for both Win98 and XP — this is a dream setup for DOSBox-free nostalgia. A true collector’s centerpiece, gaming workhorse, and YouTube-friendly showpiece all in one.

🛠️ No Expense Spared – No Shortcuts Taken

• This system was built with attention to detail and deep knowledge of retro hardware compatibility. You’re not buying a slapped-together XP rig — you’re buying a fully tested and optimized legacy powerhouse. This build has been my personal project, and I’m only selling it because I’ve completed the vision and want to pass it on to the next serious enthusiast.