Good timing on my local haul

[netfreak]

I was bored at work and opened up FB marketplace which I rarely bother looking at since most local ads are like $500 Classics because "they go for $1000 on ebay" but noticed a stack of Macs for $40 and the ad was just posted. I was probably the first person to message and I said I'll pick them up today.



The Color Classic was missing the logic board but I'm sure I've got one kicking around. No back plate though sadly. The 12" monitor I didn't care much about since I've already got like two of them. The IIvi is a nice addition to my II collection, especially with the caddy CD drive. The bottom is the Umax C500/160 but unfortunately I'm still fighting to get it working. It powers up but there is no chime or any sign of life. Tried a few tricks but nothing so far, so I want to assume it maybe wants a PRAM battery.

 

[LaPorta]

That's an incredible score for that price! Good luck getting them all going again; it will be interesting to see.

 

[netfreak]

That's an incredible score for that price! Good luck getting them all going again; it will be interesting to see.

I tested an LC 550 board in the Color Classic and it turned on but the hard disk's OS is too old to actually boot it, but at least I know the thing works. The IIvi seems to work just fine but I'll still need to recap it and throw some spare NuBus cards in for fun. My research seems to indicate my Umax problem is indeed PRAM so I'll have to order one of those AA/AAA kits to replace the Rayovac.

 

[jessenator]

My research seems to indicate my Umax problem is indeed PRAM so I'll have to order one of those AA/AAA kits to replace the Rayovac. 

Yup, another Tanzania-based clone, but still looks cooler than a 4400. The side exhaust fan is interesting on the case. Is the PSU a through fan like the 4400?

Nice haul indeed! Super price and timing to be sure.

 

[netfreak]

Yup, another Tanzania-based clone, but still looks cooler than a 4400. The side exhaust fan is interesting on the case. Is the PSU a through fan like the 4400?

Nice haul indeed! Super price and timing to be sure.

The PSU looks enclosed in this plastic casing and runs along the side of the unit where the fan is. Strange design but the whole thing is pretty small for a desktop computer.

 

[jessenator]

Nice! Forgot these had the socketed CPU. One RAM slot then?

 

[netfreak]

Nice! Forgot these had the socketed CPU. One RAM slot then?

There's actually a second one next to it but out of view because it's right along the side of the case. 168 pin EDO DIMMs, I think I probably have some extras from my StarMax or 9500 builds.