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/* XPS 630i - Tues 28th July 2009 (52) */
Hi everybody, my name is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3638598/ Jonathan Erskine-Nartey]. I was born in 1980 and live in London, UK. My first computer was [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/User:Jonathanen#Amstrad_CPC_464:_Summer_1986_-_Sun_15th_July_1990_.281.29 Amstrad CPC 464] with CTM 644 Colour Monitor in 1986 - 6 years of age during that time. Here is my [https://www.facebook.com/jonathanen1/media_set?set=a.107643135244.195741.829885244&type=3 Computer collection] so far - please check out my complete Retro Computer & Accessories Collection (work in progress) as shown belowand in [https://www.flickr.com/photos/34320897@N02/albums/ Flickr]. You'll be very amazed with the amount of Amstrad CPC / PCW accessories that I've for my Amstrad CPC / PCW Series.
= Home Computers =
== Dell ==
=== XPS 630i - Tues 28th July 2009 (52) === Dell XPS 630i * Service Tag: [httphttps://www.dellflickr.com/supportphotos/home34320897@N02/ukalbums/en72177720306929438/ukbsdt1with/product-support52764616614/servicetag/1drsq3j/configuration 1DRSQ3JXPS 630i]* Express Service Code: 3009532447- Tues 28th July 2009 (52) ===
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The [https://web.archive.org/web/20090726131531/http://www.mahalo.com/dell-xps-630i Dell XPS 630i] is an entry-level gaming PC unveiled at [https://web.archive.org/web/20090821233514/http://www.mahalo.com/ces-2008 CES 2008].<br>
At last!! Finally I own one of these powerful Multi-media / Gaming Dell PCs after I've been dreaming to get this for past 2 years!! I've purchased from Ebay for £690 with FREE deliver and its fully loaded with the following Technical Specifications:<br>
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'''Processor and Chipset:''' <br>
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz, Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI<br>
'''Operating System:''' <br>
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32BIT SP2 COA<br>
'''Memory:''' <br>
2GB (2 x 1GB) Dual-Channel DDR2 800MHZ SDRAM<br>
'''Hard Disk Drive:''' <br>
640GB (2 x 320GB) 3.5” Serial ATA <br>
Additional drives can connect to eSATA, 1394 and/or USB 2.0 ports<br>
'''Optical Disk Drive:''' <br>
PLDS DH-16A6S 16X H/H SATA DVD±RW – (reads & writes CD's & DVD's)<br>
Additional drives can connect to eSATA, 1394 and/or USB 2.0 ports<br>
'''Memory Card Reader:'''<br>
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card<br>
MiniSD<br>
Micro-SD<br>
Hi-Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC)<br>
Multi Media Card (MMC)<br>
RS Multimedia Card (RS-MMC)<br>
Multimedia Card Plus (MMC+)<br>
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)<br>
RD Multimedia Card Plus<br>
Multimedia Card Micro<br>
Memory Stick (MS)<br>
Memory Stick Duo<br>
Memory Stick PRO Duo<br>
Memory Stick Micro<br>
Compact Flash I<br>
Compact Flash II<br>
G7WHF4JSmart Media Card (SM)<br>
xD Picture Card (xD)<br>
Micro Drive (MD)<br>
'''Graphics & Video:''' <br>
512 MB ATI Radeon 3870 HD<br>
'''Sound Cards:''' <br>
Integrated 7.1 Intel High Definition Audio<br>
Sound Card Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme<br>
'''
Communications:'''<br>
Integrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN<br>
'''Ports:'''<br>
Front: USB 2.0 (2), 1394a, headphone jack, mic, optional 19-in-1 media card reader<br>
Back (Audio): S/PDIF optical, line-in, line-out, microphone, surround, center/LFE; integrated HDA 7.1 channel sound<br>
Back (Other): USB 2.0 (4), 1394a, PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard, Gigabit Ethernet<br>
'''Expansion Slots:''' <br>
PCI: 2 slots<br>
PCIe x1: 1 Slot<br>
PCIe x8: 1 slot<br>
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 2 Slots using 8 PCIe lanes per slot<br>
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'''Weight & Dimensions:''' <br>
Width: 7.83"(199mm),<br>
Height: 19.32"(491mm),<br>
Depth: 22.05"(560mm),<br>
Estimated starting weight 39lbs & packed weight of 55lbs<br>
'''Power:''' <br>
Power 750W<br>
'''Drive Bays:'''<br>
(Externally available): 2 Optical (5.25), 1 9-in-1 Media Card reader (2 x 5.25),<br>
(Internally available): 4 x 3.5 (HDD), Memory DIMM slots: 4 available<br>
'''Misc:'''<br>
Dell 19-in-1 Bluetooth Media Card Reader<br>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20050321132048/http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/acc/P76379/ Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard] Model: SK-8135 - UK/IRISH BLACK<br>
Dell Premium Wheel USB 2 Button Optical Scroll Black Mouse (Non Wireless)<br>
Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1200 TV Tuner with Remote Control + TV Out<br>
Dell USB Remote Sensor<br>
Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround speakers with Subwoofer<br>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20091108065712/http://www.iwishihadthis.com/2008/dell-e248wfp-24in-lcd/ Dell E248WFP 24" LCD Monitor] - UK/IRISH BLACK<br>
1 Year Premium Warranty Support<br>
Promo: 4 for 3 Year Premium Warranty Dell Support until 09/06/2012<br>
Documentation: [https://web.archive.org/web/20091109194523/http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/xps630i/en/index.htm English Shipping Documents] with [https://web.archive.org/web/20090521084235/http://www.support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps630i/en/OM/PDF/PP521A01.pdf Dell XPS 630i Owner's Manual]<br>
[https://web.archive.org/web/20090215170903/http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=298A2E89689E13C2E040A68F5B280AA4 Operating System Reinstallation DVD] - Windows Vista Home Premium 32BIT SP1<br>
Resource DVD XPS 630i Diagnostics + Drivers & Utilites<br>
Dell Support Center 2.0<br>
Roxio Software for Vista - Roxio Creator DE 10.1 - Recovery CD Supplied<br>
English Microsoft Works 9.0 (Word Processor) - Recovery CD Supplied<br>
UK Internet Service Provider: Tiscali - Recovery CD Supplied<br>
English Norton Internet Security 2008 - Recovery CD Supplied<br>
English Adobe Reader 8.1 - No Recovery CD<br>
Promo: ** Vista Introduction Online Trial to access online training or Free trial<br>
Modem Not Included
DVI to HDMI Converter<br>
VGA to DVI Converter<br>
Belkin Wireless G+MIMO Desktop Card <br>
My Dell XPS 630i
* Acquired: Tuesday 28th July 2009
* Status: Working
* Condition: Good
* Service Tag: [http://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1/product-support/servicetag/1drsq3j/configuration 1DRSQ3J]
* Express Service Code: 3009532447
* Serial #:
==== Peripherals ====
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The faulty existing motherboard CN-OP611C-13740-7CG-01LQ for this Dell XPS 720 PC has been replaced with [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dell-P611C-XPS-720-Socket-LGA775-Motherboard-No-BP/162599420743?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Dell P611C XPS 720 Socket LGA775 Motherboard] - CN-OP611C-13740-7CF-0031 and [http://www.bios-chip24.com/EVGA-nForce-680i-SLI-Black-Pearl-122-CK-NF69/en BIOS Chip] has been swapped. Currently, it has motherboard No: CN-OP611C-13740-7CG-01A7 installed and not working with steady amber light on power LED.
==== Peripherals ====
*WINDOWS 10 Pro
But I've upgraded it to the max as possible after I've collected it on Thursday 19th July 2018. Also, the faulty existing motherboard either CN-OP611C-13740-7CG-01A7 or '''CN-OP611C-13740-81I-00Y1''' has been replaced with another Dell P611C Socket LGA775 Motherboard - CN-OP611C-13740-7CG-01UW but didn't got the chance to swap the BIOS Chip around.<br>
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* 1 x Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
==== Software - copied from [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/User:Jonathanen#Software_15 XPS 720 - 8th July 2015 (72) software] ====
# Installed: Creative Labs [http://danielkawakami.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/sb-x-fi-series-support-pack-37.html SB X-Fi Series Support Pack 3.7]
|}
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This [https://www.flickr.com/photos/34320897@N02/albums/72177720310014199 i486DX4 100MHz Icebox Series PC ] is collected from my secondary school best friend, Samuel Saveragine
==== Peripherals ====
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I have bought this Base Unit from [http://www.computer-corner.co.uk/ Computer Corner] for £28 including p&p. It has the same features as [[User:Jonathanen#Packard_Bell_EXECUTIVE_MM_9021_XE:_12_April-1997_-_24th_August_2001_.284.29|Packard Bell Executive Multi-Media 9021 XE]] except less memory, hard drive capacity, Windows 95A on original Western Digital Caviar 22100 WDAC22100-00H 2GB AT Compatible Intelligent HDD using [https://archive.org/details/mastercdenglish Packard Bell Master CD - English Ref No: 6707430501] & [https://archive.org/details/fl96-mcdw95-bootflop-116-uk FL96 MCD/W'95 BOOTFLOP V1.16 UK Ref No: 6707570701] instead of Windows 95B (OS 2.1), CD-ROM drive and processor speed with [https://ia902804.us.archive.org/view_archive.php?archive=/23/items/PackardBellOldBackgroundImages/Packard%20Bell%20old%20wallpapers%20from%20Windows%2095%20-%2098%20-%20ME%20%5Bupd27aug2021%5D.zip&file=Packard%20Bell%20old%20wallpapers%20from%20Windows%2095%20-%2098%20-%20ME%20%5Bupd27aug2021%5D%2FPBWALL10.BMP Facewall / Pbwall3] set as default background wallpaper instead of [https://ia802309.us.archive.org/6/items/PBHOUSE/PBHOUSE.BMP Packard Bell house wallpaper]. But that's no problem for me, as I can easily upgrade them one by one all by myself.
On the bright side... I'm very happy about this Mini Tower base unit - [http://pbplanet.info/wiki/index.php/Designer_Tower Designer Tower] (Pizza Box / Pizza Tower - Frog), as it has [http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/pb/mb/683.htm PB683] motherboard with voltage regulator next to the CPU socket, [http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=131711 Packard Bell Rocky PnP 28.8 / 33.6 Sound Card] and S3 ViRGE Graphics Controller (I love this one and its the best one) exactly the same as [[User:Jonathanen#Packard_Bell_EXECUTIVE_MM_9021_XE:_12_April-1997_-_24th_August_2001_.284.29|9021 XE]]. I reckon these Packard Bell computers is the best PC ever, even though this computer is very old, I still reckon this is the best PC ever! No doubt!!! Plus, its my very favourite PC out of the two PCs.
* Matshita CR-583
* Lite-On CD-RW SOHR-5239V
* Fujitsu MPD3084AT8.4 GB HDD
* S3 Trio64 86C764X PCI 1MB Graphics card
* Yamaha XG YMF724F-V PCI Sound Blaster Compatible Sound Card
== [[Image: SEGAA817.GIF|90px]] Sega Game Gear ==
=== [https://www.flickr.com/photos/34320897@N02/albums/72157662511058898/with/38284039746/ Tuesday 14th December 1999 (11) ] ===
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==== Software ====
[http://convertps2hdd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/converting-any-standard-3.html Customized non-Sony IDE HDD] containing [https://web.archive.org/web/20130521093954/http://theisozone.com/downloads/playstation/tools/48-bit-hdd-osd-110-and-preinstalled-applications/ 48-Bit Patched HDD OSD 1.10U] (Browser v2.00 update) plus following PS2 games & [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoUhxFOYoig Cover Art(s)] installedwith 216 GB HDD free space remaining out of 698 GB (750GB) HDD size:
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|DT Racer||4 GB||N||N||N||N||N||N||N||N
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|EyeToy: GroveGroove||2 GB||N||N||N||N||N||N||N||N
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|EyeToy: Kinetic Combat||4 GB||N||N||N||N||N||N||N||N
* 1 x PS2 Network Adaptor S/N: 2613283
* 4 x PS2 Game controllers
* 1 x [http://convertps2hdd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/converting-any-standard-3.html Customized non-Sony PS2 HDD] - Seagate ST3750640AV 750GB SV35.2 IDE HDD S/N: 5QDS5M3PQ with same [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/User:Jonathanen#Software_50 Software_49 software] installed
=== 4th Dec 2016 (78) ===
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My Sony PlayStation 2 Console Version: 7 - according to [https://web.archive.org/web/20080912190157/http://www.sksapps.com/index.php?page=ps2version.html Identify your Ps2 Version] pageand it's currently using in my bedroom
* Status: Working
* 1 x Sony PS2 Network Adaptor - Model #: SCPH-10350 Serial #: 0190384
* 1 x [http://convertps2hdd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/converting-any-standard-3.html Customized non-Sony PS2 HDD] - Seagate ST3750640AV 750GB SV35.2 IDE HDD S/N: 5QD5NDAB with same [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/User:Jonathanen#Software_50 Software_49 software] installed
* 1 x Playstation 2 official Controller - Model #: SCPH-10010 H
* 1 x Playstation 2 official Controller - Model #: SCPH-10010 A
No longer owns the following computers:
=== [https://www.flickr.com/photos/34320897@N02/albums/72177720306932223/with/52763995367/ Amstrad CPC 464: ] Summer 1986 - Sun 15th July 1990 (1) ===
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Around 1986, my dad have spent £399.99 for it as he saw the Amstrad CPC 464 in "[https://cpcrulez.fr/f/94xx6 Amstrad Software & Peripheral Catalogue 1986]", as he decide to buy it from Curry's which is nearer for him and he asked my second brother, Daniel to pushed the trolley from Curry's to my house. Originally, he has bought a first home computer for us (me and my two older brothers - James & Daniel) to use it for entertainment. But it turns out in the end that he has bought it only for me as no-one else in the family knows how to use a computer except me, as he knows that I like interesting bits e.g. books with pictures inside such as [https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Spot+the+Dog+books Spot the Dog books] - Where's Spot? by Eric Hill, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Very_Hungry_Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar] by Eric Carle, [https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0723247706?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_thcv_0&storeType=ebooks The Tale Of Peter Rabbit] by Beatrix Potter, [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paddington-Takes-Bath-Michael-Bond/dp/0001945181 Paddington Takes a Bath] by Michael Bond, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladybird_Books#The_classic_Ladybird_book classic Ladybird books], Instruction Manuals, etc or playing around with electrical equipment. In those days, the Amstrad CPC 464's was one of the best computers when it first came out on the market. <br>
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It was [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amstrad_CPC_464 Amstrad CPC 464] with a [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/CTM640/CTM644 colour monitor], [http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/38126/Amsoft-Joystick-Model-JY1/ Amsoft JY1 Joystick], [[Amstrad_LP-1_light_pen|Amstrad LP-1]], [[Amstrad_MP1/MP2_modulator|Amstrad MP-1]], [http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/13190/Cheetah-125-Joystick/ Cheetah 125+ Joystick], [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/User_Manual manual], [https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Demonstration_tape_or_disc welcome tape] - Spanish version and a box containing over £100 worth of games including [[Tubaruba]], [[3D Grand Prix]], [[Tank Command]]. I got very excited at first, jumping up and down for joy, full of excitement and I couldn't wait to set-up the computer and start playing every computer game that came with this computer. I always on the computer everyday non stop. Even since then, my learning abilities started to grow and grow, while I was hooked on playing on the computer, going to my near by library [https://www.flickr.com/photos/tetramesh/23460922259/in/photostream/ Cotleigh Road Library] to brought borrow and copying some of their Amstrad CPC games as they have the same computer as me. We were the first ones to buy this computer in my area, after James's friends come over and play on the computer with me, they started to copy copying my dad's idea and buy buying the same computer as us, except they couldn't afford to buy the colour version, which is too expensive for them to buy, instead they 've got the [[GT64/GT65]] green screen version.<br>
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Unfortunately, around 15th July 1990, one of my brother's friend, Richard accidentally spilled a ice lolly onto the keyboard and then the computer made some noises. So, its looks like the life of Amstrad CPC 464 is over (damaged) and my dad threw the Amstrad CPC 464 away, after he had tried to take the computer to the same shop Curry's store where my dad have bought the Amstrad from, but they no longer sell or repair these computers anymore. During that time, Moley, my neighbour give me a comic that comes with the newspaper "The Sunday Times" called "The Funday Times" - No. 45 as she always gives the comic to me after she buy her newspaper.<br>
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I was very upset because that was one of my favourite home computer out of the other Amstrad CPCs range and I become attached to it, as I love this computer so much, one of the reasons I love this computer so much is, while the game is loading from cassette, I read the game instructions / manuals or make myself and my family a small snack with a cup of tea or talking, laughing, pulling funny faces with my two brothers while my parents sit down on the settle behind us, watching us having a good time. I got used to and I was loving it every minute of it, using it as a good thing, while some people moan because it takes a long time to load a game from cassette e.g. 3D Grand Prix. In a matter of fact, I was very clever when it comes to on paper, except there is only one big problem about me - that is simply I cannot speak or pronounce any words at all, so I use this computer with games / programmes that come with the computer as a learning exercise / teaching aid for myself and it worked.<br>
Worst of all, my oldest brother, James gave a whole collection of computer games, accessories that come with the computer to his friend, Michael for free behind my back. I keep wishing that he didn't it, as I can't stop thinking about the good times I have with the CPC 464. Even now, I still remember the good times, a collection of computer games, how it help my life. I guess it stays in me (memories).<br>
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By the way, I let you a little secret about why I smile a lot or why I always happy, well, because each time, when I smile, it reminds me back when I was six years, people at primary school including the headmaster calling me dumb, stupid and so on just because I cannot speak or say a few words, I only do a sign language of my own, fortunately, when I started using computers including Amstrad CPC 464 (thanks to my dad) and I started saying a few words, all the same people were speechless, and felt ashamed. The funny thing is, everybody started coming to me and asking me to help them how to use their computers. Even the neighbours knocked on my door, asking me to set up their electrical equipment.
=== Amstrad PCW 8512: Sat 1st March 2003 - Tues 7th Feb 2012 (32) ===
= Summary =
List of [https://www.flickr.com/photos/34320897@N02/albums/ computers ] I have used at home so far as follows:
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==== Damaged Home Computers ====
