The first thing I noticed was that the wall behind the test bench was a little cleaner than usual. Anyway, always entertaining to watch; and I love the look of those lovely old grey and beige machines. I have a 7-64 hex-core computer in a beige tower (with a 120mm side fan!).
Max Power: he's the man whose name you'd love to touch, but you mustn't touch! His name sounds good in your ear, but when you say it, you mustn't fear, 'cause his name can be said by anyone. Glad you’ve settled into the new home at least enough to start posting new videos again. We’ve missed you.
Hey Mike, You are pretty much the positive stereotype of a German Engineer - Everything You do is so neat and nice and even kinda meditative. Impressive.
I can understand the horrible upheaval a move like that creates, I actually did check up on your channel last week wondering why I did not see a new video. Hopefully it will not take too long to settle in. Thanks for sharing that news. Regards from South Africa
Gosh, I feel so comforted watching you and nostalgia combined. References to the Simpsons episode made me smile. So glad you're doing okay and thank you for what you do, Mike.
Great to see you back! We all hope everything is ok for you. "Check out that footprint." I was like, what's the big deal, looks like a normal size mid tower... oh... THAT footprint XD
Glad to see you back, man! I remember LGR's video after having moved into a larger space and it was nice to see how the change had made his content creation more convenient and his life less stressful. Hope that's the case for you as well. 👍
Thanks. Once I'm over the change-induced discomfort, it will be a net benefit. This garage is a little bigger and it should be possible to actually set up climate control.
Pleased to see you back Mike. Been missing the teardowns. I worked in a computer shop from the early 90's building the systems which you now take apart!
I have the exact same lite on dvd burner that's on the first system. That thing is bulletproof. It belonged to my stepdad who bought it for his rig in 05 ane used it for almost 10 years. I've been using it to burn audio CDs almost daily for 3 years now, et even has a direct drive tray, and a red LED for when it's burning data. Besides the rubber on the platter clamp wearing off from so much use, i never had any issue with that drive.
I moved house exactly a year ago. With 250 old computers, 40 CRTs and 100 crates of accessories and spare parts. So I know your pain. I am still not fully set up here. Hang in there!
Just want to say I love all the videos you do, even if I'm not into computers as old as some that are featured on here. It's awesome that you know so much about all of this stuff, some of it has helped me work better with the computer stuff I do! I look forward to every video you make!
Great video as usual. I hope you get more subscribers and views and Patreon supporters to enable you to do more of these videos. Your channel is one of the best Retro PC channels here on TH-cam!
Hey, I remember those purple buttons. But my case the swoops down the sides were painted silver. I remember that the reset button on it was a PITA to push and liked to stick, necessitating the use of graphite, which was marginally effective.
I have the exact same model DVD burner from the first computer but with a black faceplate in my parts pile. Bought it in 05 for I think my old Athlon XP 3000+ system. Tested it recently and it still works perfectly.
You’re back! Welcome back to you and your sense of humor! Granny instructions lol. Dead and boring.😂 I’ve missed your videos! Being hopelessly dependent on routine is in your DNA. You did a great job recreating your workbench. So glad to see you back in action!
Welcome back Mike! Those warranty/price stickers must have been some sort of standard one that computer shops used, as the place where I got most of my parts years ago used the exact same kind, even the font used for the price was the same.
Welcome back, hope the move went well. This video was a nostalgic look back for me, remember having to diagnose causes of computer software problems on machines similar to these for my parents back in the 00s. I have to admit I'm glad things like smartphones and tablets got rid of machines like these, they weren't the best function wise, many of them "Packard Bell tier specials" I feel. People would just buy the worst computing junk back then I feel.
the more i know from mike. i did not know untill now what that brown purt does! now i know its only for modem/network! and at first i was worried abt what had happened to you but then i checked patreon and noticed you have changed (or moved) your studio! so yeah :D
@@miketech1024 we are the same in that too then. My better half too is the same. Did you have a bad day on Friday or did you guys steer clear? Imagine they tried say it was NOT an driver causing it in their early statements. Just go to show how little knowledge the money guys have. A filter driver getting a definition update with all 0’s was the cause. Does not take a big stone to wreck a glass house when in kernel mode.
Congratulations on the move (hopefully) I'm actually going through that RIGHT now and I'm DREEADING every MOMENT of it. I have a shop set up similar to yours on my electronics / pc side, plus all of my metal tools and I have a wood shop all stuffed into my 2 car garage, minus 2 cars, but.. moving now to a place with a basement and NO garage.. : (
Laughing my head off at the Simpsons references. We had the same case as the second one back in the day. A friend put it together. Windows 98, AMD K6-III 500MHz and SLI Voodoo2 cards. Many hours of GTA2 and Half Life were spent.
I wouldn't have known you'd moved if you hadn't told us. Looks comfortably familiar.
@@taajwarkhan723 I took many pictures and measurements to re-create the pegboard as closely as possible. Sanity preservation tactics!
@@miketech1024 You should've made sure everything was off just a little to make sure we all slowly questioned reality.
The first thing I noticed was that the wall behind the test bench was a little cleaner than usual.
Anyway, always entertaining to watch; and I love the look of those lovely old grey and beige machines.
I have a 7-64 hex-core computer in a beige tower (with a 120mm side fan!).
@@miketech1024 should have just took a picture of it, and then used a green screen. Then wait for people to slowly question it over time. :P
@@miketech1024 very impressive
30:44 Back muscles are looking good king
Your endearing personality always makes my day, sir Mike
Max Power: he's the man whose name you'd love to touch, but you mustn't touch!
His name sounds good in your ear, but when you say it, you mustn't fear, 'cause his name can be said by anyone.
Glad you’ve settled into the new home at least enough to start posting new videos again. We’ve missed you.
Yay Mike "Look at Those Guns" Tech is back!
Welcome back mike, great time to see you again. Your videos taught me how to fix computers and save them from e-waste.
Hey Mike, You are pretty much the positive stereotype of a German Engineer - Everything You do is so neat and nice and even kinda meditative. Impressive.
Glad you're back again. I've missed my weekly dose of retro PCs.
miiike glad to see u againn
Moving is never fun when you got lots of stuff. Feeling you there. Good to have you back
Of all those I follow on TH-cam, without a doubt, you are my favorite channel.
Nice stuff man.Could watch these things all day!
Mike's back!.. I always get a little excited when he drops a vid - thanks Mike - awesome as always! 😁
Other than cat videos, your PC tear downs are my favorite way to decompress after a long day.
always nice to watch these beige boxes get some love and attention!
Welcome back Mike, nice to see you with a new upload. keep them coming, always a pleasure to watch, look forward to the next :)
Love the fun with the 'Max Power' name 😂
I can understand the horrible upheaval a move like that creates, I actually did check up on your channel last week wondering why I did not see a new video. Hopefully it will not take too long to settle in. Thanks for sharing that news.
Regards from South Africa
Gosh, I feel so comforted watching you and nostalgia combined. References to the Simpsons episode made me smile. So glad you're doing okay and thank you for what you do, Mike.
Great to see you back! We all hope everything is ok for you. "Check out that footprint." I was like, what's the big deal, looks like a normal size mid tower... oh... THAT footprint XD
That Toshiba drive grinds my gears.
It almost sounds like they made it with cheap lego-like parts.
Glad to see you back, man! I remember LGR's video after having moved into a larger space and it was nice to see how the change had made his content creation more convenient and his life less stressful. Hope that's the case for you as well. 👍
Thanks. Once I'm over the change-induced discomfort, it will be a net benefit. This garage is a little bigger and it should be possible to actually set up climate control.
Yay! A new MikeTech video!!! This made my Tuesday lunch break much better.
yay he's finally back ❤ love the era of this first PC where they still had serial and PS/2 but USB and a nic. while still having a dial up modem
Pleased to see you back Mike. Been missing the teardowns. I worked in a computer shop from the early 90's building the systems which you now take apart!
The Simpsons ref's wer great, "You like Thai? Tie good, you like shirt?"
8:15 Nobody snuggles with Max Power. You strap yourself in and feel the Gs!
Darn Mike your guns are looking great!
Your retro PC videos are amazing!😁
Great to see you back buddy!!!
Hope is all is well :).
Good to see you back! The summer has been long and boring without a MikeTech video.
Well those PCs brought back memories. I still have one of those lite-on cd burners in my shed
23:06 That really made me laugh 😆
Thanks for the cool videos. Computers sure are fun, I enjoy seeing these old old PC's !
I binge-watch your videos since july the 1st and I love them so much. Great work, funny and interesting !
I like the 3.5 floppy drive noise
You were missed! Can't wait for our regularly scheduled broadcasts~
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
We MISSED YOU! SO glad you're back. Love your videos!!!
I have the exact same lite on dvd burner that's on the first system.
That thing is bulletproof. It belonged to my stepdad who bought it for his rig in 05 ane used it for almost 10 years. I've been using it to burn audio CDs almost daily for 3 years now, et even has a direct drive tray, and a red LED for when it's burning data.
Besides the rubber on the platter clamp wearing off from so much use, i never had any issue with that drive.
Welcome back mike! Fun simple systems this week!! :3
Hey Mike, missed your videos! ❤
The stamped steel cases ... you got lacerated and it was a badge of honour.
I hope you're comfortable in your new house!
I moved house exactly a year ago. With 250 old computers, 40 CRTs and 100 crates of accessories and spare parts.
So I know your pain. I am still not fully set up here.
Hang in there!
26:30 percussive maintenance strikes again!
Welcome back and thanks for another very entertaining video.
YOO KING IS BACK
Welcome back!👍
Welcome back!
Come for the retro tech, stay for the Simpsons jokes. Love it.
@MikeTech
Welcome back good sir!!
Yay you're back! Excited to watch this a couple of times, as usual 😊
good to see you back! fun watch, as always!
CUSL2!!!!! that's quite a jackpot!!!
@21:00 Minor case of OCD? Or the mighty eye of detail...
Nice you're back. You have been missed .
Great diagnostic. Learned a few things! I really liked you use of Linux to have a deeper look at the system.
WTG Mike! Your videos are awesome as always ! your tips and tricks are an inspiration to me!
I literally went "Yayy!!!" outloud when I saw you had a new video.
Great to see you back bro. Hope you're happy with the new digs. Great video thanks for sharing 😁
Just want to say I love all the videos you do, even if I'm not into computers as old as some that are featured on here. It's awesome that you know so much about all of this stuff, some of it has helped me work better with the computer stuff I do! I look forward to every video you make!
great video, Mike!
So happy your back !!
Great video as usual. I hope you get more subscribers and views and Patreon supporters to enable you to do more of these videos. Your channel is one of the best Retro PC channels here on TH-cam!
I missed the videos, Im glad to see all is well and congrats on your move!
Love the Simpsons references. Glad your back to releasing videos
Nice to see ya back missed your videos.
Pozdrawiam 🤝 Mike ! Obejrzę video jutro w poniedziałek 👍🤗🥂🍾
Glad you’re back!
Hey man, glad you're back. Missed ya bud, but I hope you're taking care of yourself first and foremost. These vids are worth the wait.
Max Power with a Nice Cooler would be a great duo I think
Great stuff as always Mike 👍🏻 Glad to see you back. Missed these videos. Hope you are settling in well at your new home. Cheers 🍻
Good to have you back, and yeah, moving sucks. Those are definitely some basic systems, no doubt built for basic needs
You're back Mike and that's a great thing ! 🤗
Hope all is well with you. Glad to see the new content
I love that second case, I used so many of them back when I ran a computer store, it’s the case I used for all new builds.
Hmm, and were you a NICE computer store owner(back when of course)?
Great content, and really appreciate the simpsons references.
i also had that ASUS CUSL2 board in 2004 and today i also have one in my collection and yes that thin PCI slot looks funny.
Hey, I remember those purple buttons. But my case the swoops down the sides were painted silver. I remember that the reset button on it was a PITA to push and liked to stick, necessitating the use of graphite, which was marginally effective.
I have the exact same model DVD burner from the first computer but with a black faceplate in my parts pile. Bought it in 05 for I think my old Athlon XP 3000+ system. Tested it recently and it still works perfectly.
You’re back! Welcome back to you and your sense of humor! Granny instructions lol. Dead and boring.😂 I’ve missed your videos!
Being hopelessly dependent on routine is in your DNA. You did a great job recreating your workbench. So glad to see you back in action!
Nice to see you again Cutie!
I love Magic Eraser.
Hope your life changes were good ones! Welcome back 😊
Welcome back mike its been awhile
Another awesome score!
Welcome back Mike!
Those warranty/price stickers must have been some sort of standard one that computer shops used, as the place where I got most of my parts years ago used the exact same kind, even the font used for the price was the same.
Nice to see ya back!
Welcome Back :)
Welcome back, hope the move went well. This video was a nostalgic look back for me, remember having to diagnose causes of computer software problems on machines similar to these for my parents back in the 00s. I have to admit I'm glad things like smartphones and tablets got rid of machines like these, they weren't the best function wise, many of them "Packard Bell tier specials" I feel. People would just buy the worst computing junk back then I feel.
birth this thing! lol Welcome back ! Looks like a new location?
the more i know from mike. i did not know untill now what that brown purt does! now i know its only for modem/network! and at first i was worried abt what had happened to you but then i checked patreon and noticed you have changed (or moved) your studio! so yeah :D
After hearing about the major life changes I hope all is well. Good to see you back.
@@pederb82 Thanks. Yeah all is well, I just can’t stand change.
@@miketech1024 we are the same in that too then. My better half too is the same. Did you have a bad day on Friday or did you guys steer clear? Imagine they tried say it was NOT an driver causing it in their early statements. Just go to show how little knowledge the money guys have. A filter driver getting a definition update with all 0’s was the cause. Does not take a big stone to wreck a glass house when in kernel mode.
@@pederb82 I’m very fortunate that none of our systems use CrowdStrike! Also lucky that 90% of the stuff I manage is Linux-based.
Congratulations on the move (hopefully) I'm actually going through that RIGHT now and I'm DREEADING every MOMENT of it. I have a shop set up similar to yours on my electronics / pc side, plus all of my metal tools and I have a wood shop all stuffed into my 2 car garage, minus 2 cars, but.. moving now to a place with a basement and NO garage.. : (
MAX POWER!
Laughing my head off at the Simpsons references. We had the same case as the second one back in the day. A friend put it together. Windows 98, AMD K6-III 500MHz and SLI Voodoo2 cards. Many hours of GTA2 and Half Life were spent.
Maxxpower = Max Payne's long lost cousin 😁😁😁
16:04 I had this exact case in a computer bought in the year 2000. So even older than mid-2000s ;)
Another great video, thank you Sir MIke
I remember that second case. I think I built an athalon 1200+ in it in … 2002ish? wow never thought I’d see that again.
There he is