After DOS gaming on MiSTer, I was left wanting for more. The MiSTer felt underpowered, I wanted something a little faster to play Half-Life, Unreal and other Windows 98 classics.
In search of a retro PC (but short on apartment space), I purchased a HP Compaq t5710 thin client.
Project Notes
| Status | Completed |
| Goal | Build a small and light gaming PC for DOS and Windows 98 gaming |
Despite the 2004 build, the hardware is very well suited to DOS and Windows 98 gaming. Sound Blaster and Ad-Lib audio works even in DOS mode, making this a great all-in-one unit.
After some trial and error, I was able to succesfully install and game on Windows 98. I was also able to find a working PS/2 splitter.
Next, I experimented with the PCI expansion slot. After some success with PCI sound hardware, I installed a 3dfx Voodoo2. It worked fantastically too!
I’m super happy with this build. The t5710 is now my go to retro PC – I don’t need anything more!
