$17,000 PC from 1990: IBM PS/2 Model 90 XP 486

The beast of a retro computer system was a powerhouse 486 machine in its day and cost an absurd amount of money when it was new. And I'm using it to play SkiFree. This is LGR.

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Downtown Alley 1, Racing Hearts 3, Not That Serious 2

[ThisDoesNotCompute]

Clint, you should sell shirts with that "How're you going to do it? PS/2 it!" slogan (from 1:30).

Also, the mention of Northgate brought back some memories. They were based here in the Minneapolis area, and I took a tour of their factory when I was 8 or so. The place was huge, with a lot of the floorspace dedicated to assembly/test stations.

[fubarsnafu]

Had many many of the PS/2 Microchannel systems. Damn good machines. Accidentally tossed a Model 95 down a flight of iron fire escape steps. Thought for sure it was toast. No lie. Plugged it in and it booted.

[jhonwask]

I love that you mentioned Commander Keen. My 5 year-old nephew loved playing it on my Tandy 1000.

[ethangekoski]

To quote one of my co-workers back in the 90's: "IBM: You can get better, but you can't pay more!"

[MarkyShaw]

Omg! That beautiful, beautiful sound. For that kinda money, it better be loud.

[PrzeszczepiX]

IBM: $17.000 PC
Apple: *hold my monitor stand...*

[ChrisHirner]

dang someone gave me one of those in 2001, i remember i was so proud to get xp working on it.

[MlninPricl]

The whole time I'm watching this I'm pounding my chair chanting "Doom! Doom! Doom!" until he explained the DX2 chip to which my chant changed to "Quake Quake Quake!".

Man, that bring back memories, the dream computer, back when I was finishing technical (programming) high school. (89-92). (Mexico)

[farmerfb]

During this period of time, I was a field service manager for IBM . We loved people who spent this kind of money because it's what kept us in business.

[Peteman]

When that first booted up I was expecting the THX logo music to start!

[cybercat]

These videos of your's. I don't know how to describe their style or format that I like so much.

Right from the introduction it feels very calm, very welcoming with a relaxed atmosphere. You also speak in a very neutral (almost soothing) voice that conveys a certain aura of trust. You could probably make for one hell of a conman/sales person :P

I like your videos. They feel like 'you'. Keep doing that, they're awesome! You're awesome!

[DarkCybrid]

LGR, thank you so so much for always letting us hear the sounds of these classic masterpieces!

[staticfanatic]

that full start-up at the top was amazing. please do that for all computers you review.

[dave_dynasty]

$17000? Damn. This thing better run all games in 4K ultra settings.

[megafonebrad]

GOD! THAT SOUND! Just gives me goosebumps. It really was an event to turn on your computer back in the day.

[WessyD]

Dam i love watching your videos LGR. Takes me back to my childhood.. I remember when most of the things you review first hit the market...

[radixcl]

Can't wait for the MCA vs ISA video

[RayO]

LGR, please, I've been waiting patiently for a video about the Model 95. You tease us showing us this behemoth, and then we wait for ages. For the new year, please remember this insanity.

[Animated__Freak]

Man I love when you do Hardware videos.