Herb's SGI and Sun equipment

This page Last updated Aug 31 2010.

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We sold early SGI systems for several years. Now in 2009, they are no longer of interest to new collectors, old collectors seem to have what they need or have lost interest. Most requests are now from dealers who are looking for parts for their customers. Also, many of these systems have become physically fragile, particularly the Indigo and O2 systems which have very fragile cases. So, I give up. In 2010, out they go! whatever you want from me in SGI, better get it NOW.

Issues

There are three major issues about these SGI systems: brittle plastics, batteries, and OS's. Look around the Web or ask other owners for more information about these issues.

These old plastics are just too brittle. The SGI O2's are particularly fragile, I've seen them break like peanut brittle. Then the Indigo's. The SGI Indigo 2 and Indy have fiberglass cases which are more sturdy, and "newer". But all of these models which have "doors" have fragile hinges and locks which tend to snap off. The SGI Indigo systems I have left are without doors - the plastics are so fragile that the door hinges just snapped off. So that's why I say "cases *will* be damaged in shipping".

SGI systems dead batteries won't boot. They either have seperate batteries or the RAM/CLOCK modules have internal batteries. When the batteries "die" the small RAM that holds some setup data and date/time is lost. Generally if a battery is replaced or a battery is "wired in", the system will boot and date/time can be reset. See this Web page of notes about SGI Indy clock/battery modules.

Operating systems. These are NOT sold with an installed working IRIX, many of these are offered without drives at all. I have a few systems with old IRIX's that MAY work but I don't have passwords, and I don't warrent that software in any possible way, period. The drives are decades old, small (500MB or 1GB). I frankly don't think I can charge much, for all the trouble and effort to test them, yet offer them with no guarantees or passwords.

In short, these are offered as "parts" systems for you to restore or to fix other systems.

SGI models and parts

Follow the pointers below to specific SGI models; also some Sun and DEC stuff and related items.

If you are interested in these systems, you might be interested in other older computers. Check my my S-100 Web page to see all my S-100 (Altair, IMSAI, etc.) docs. Also check my Intel Multibus, STDbus and VME docs and hardware pages.

Meanwhile, I have other activities on this Web site: Check my Home page

SGI systems

SGI Indy stations

[SGI Indy] Over the years, I've picked up these Indy stations and some IndyCam video cameras. With very few inquiries from 2008-2010, I've priced these low and scrapped out the lowest end units. here's what is left. See the top of this page for issues about age and condition. See this Web page of notes about SGI Indy clock/battery modules.

Here is a typical view of the Indy interior. This processor appears to be an R4000 (MIPS 3); the video card appears to be the NG1 XL-8. There are a number of Web sites that can provide more info on these stations, a Web search will find them. Shipping weight for one unit, 20 lbs.

Indy with R4400 or R4600 - we have a few. 100MHz or so. With 8 or 24-bit graphics, no RAM, no hard drives, at $29 each plus shipping.

Indy with R4400 and JPEG cards - R4600/100, 32MB RAM, 500MB hard drive with IRIX 5.3. 8 bit graphics card with pair of GIO cards. Definitely 030-8139-005A (Indy JPEG Cosmo Compress) cabled to what might be "030-8138-003" Indy Video (D2-IV Compression). Whole thing, $59 plus shipping. Want GIO cards only? $49 plus shipping.

Indy with R5000 150Mhz (without SC) system w/ 24-bit graphics. R5000 at 150MHz, 24-bit Indy Graphics card, no floppy, no RAM, no SCSI drive. Displays startup. Want one? $39 plus shipping.

Indy with R5000 180Mhz SC system w/ 24-bit graphics. Too late, all sold out.

two Challenge S systems They use the same CPUs, power supplies, disk drives & memory as an Indy system. Not evaluated yet, ask me about these.

GIO-VME interface (Bit3 Model 607, 607-201) GIO is the interface atop the graphics card for a pair of 6" X 3" cards. This card has a 62 pin connector in three rows of 21-20 pins. Apparently it connects to a VME card cage of some sort via another interface card. These came out of Indy systems, I have two cards, may fit other SGI systems with GIO interfaces. - $29 each

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SGI Indy parts

Due to lack of interest, we won't keep many parts except some systems and some mice and parts listed below. out they go!

The Indy power supply may be either from NIDEC or Sony. The NIDEC brand supply has two power cables, the smaller connector of the two is one inch wide. The Sony supply has two cables, the smaller connector is 1-6/32nds inches wide. Either will fit the Indy motherboard with the corresponding 1-1/32nd inch power connector. If your Indy motherboard only has a one-inch power connector you will need the NIDEC supply.

Incidently, the CPU "modules" below include the CPU chip on its own circuit card, cache, etc. The "logic" card is the circuit board in the Indy which holds the PROM monitor chip and the connectors for the graphics card: we will match it the CPU module if you buy both. If you only want the PROM, it will cost the same as the PROM plus board (but shipping to Europe will be cheaper).

IndyCam digital video cameras

I have many, many IndyCam digital video cameras, model CMNB006E, part number 024-0825-001. These attach to the Digital Video Port of SGI Indy systems. They use an I2C bus for camera control, check the Web for more info. If you know more, contact me please, I'd like to rebuild some of these. $15 each plus shipping, AS-IS. I will look them over and not sell any unit that has obvious physical damage, but these are generally reliable models.

SGI Indigo stations

[SGI Indigo]

I've had A VERY SMALL INTEREST in these from mid-2008 to late 2009. But they are just too old and rare to scrap out. I'll simply keep these few in a stack and sell them as systems and parts. See the top of this page for issues about age and condition.

Here is a rough list of the Iris Indigo stations I have. "50MHz" is actually the 100Mhz processor, other speeds are likewise half-specification speeds. The graphics cards are explained elsewhere on this Web page. "HD" means hard drive in carrier, no warrenties on hard drives. CPU boards may need new battery, scour the Web for how to replace these and why. They won't boot up unless they have a good battery, but they do power up. You will have to wire in a battery not me. See this Web page of notes about SGI Indy clock/battery modules.

Iris Indigo systems I have, TESTED PREVIOUSLY but not tested again. Want a power supply, graphics module, etc? It will come from one of these systems. $49 per system, plus shipping. Shipping weight about 45 pounds packed. I guarantee the cases WILL BE DAMAGED during shipping. (I will try to avoid this of course but they are fragile.) Doors to the drive bay are not included or may broken, due to fragile plastics. PLease don't fuss with me and ask for "mint condition" or "for show it must be perfect" - fudgetaboutit!

R4000/50Mhz 32MB RAM, GR2-XS24Z, 1 HD (hard drive)
R4000/50MHz? 65MB GR2-XS24Z, 2 HD R3000/33MHz 4X4MB RAM, GR2-XS24, 1 HD
R3000/33Mhz 8X8MB, 4X4MB, ?? graphics, 2HD
-- has 3 VM2 1 Z buffer, maybe all graphic sockets filled

I also have two processor modules/cards, R4000/50Mhz

[SGI Indigo graphics] Here is a Indigo graphics card set "for instance":
GR2 graphics card "motherboard" 030-8117-001
Z buffer ZB4 030-8060-001
three VM2 modules 030-8059-002
..and a daughter card, no obvious number.

I won't strip GE7 graphic chips from modules to upgrade another modules. Want some GE& chips? Z-buffers? buy some graphics modules, and I'll scrap them and ship you those parts. For a brief discussion of Indigo graphics, check this document. Indigo GE7 chip, check my Indigo 2 graphics section for these?

For the Indigo "drive sleds", I include the metal clips. Here is a description of them and their use. Hard drives have mounting holes on the bottom and and on the sides. The drives mount to the sled via the bottom holes. Put the clips on the drives' SIDES, at the holes on the frontmost two holes. The clips will flex a bit in doing so, and help hold the drive in place in the Indigo drive bay.

Indigo parts, as available.

These were previously tested. We will not test again, sold AS-IS well packed, but no guarantees on plastic parts - they WILL BREAK in shippment.. PLease don't fuss with me and ask for "mint condition" or "for show, it must be perfect" - fudgetaboutit!

To email me or to order, see see my ordering Web page for my email addresses.

SGI Indigo 2 stations

[SGI Indigo 2] As of 2009, no more systems! Just parts, due to lack of interest.

Indigo 2 graphic & video cards & cables

Since 2005, most of my customers want graphic cards. We make simple tests, so graphics cards are sold as working under the ROM monitor when pulled.

SGI A/V cable or "dongle" or breakout box, 018-8204-004 rev A, sometimes called "junior", for ev1. These have the three-row 26 pin "analog breakout connector" at one end, and the other has a triangular plastic piece with SVideo and RCA jacks for video and audio. A link that tries to explain some of this http://www.lurkertech.com/lg/ev1s.html">ev1 stuff is here. Price *while we have them* is $49 each plus shipping. One left as of Dec 2006.

IMPACT card sets: all sold.

Other Indigo 2 graphics:
Extreme Graphics - 3 card set: $29 plus shipping, sets as listed below.
- 030-8105-006 rev B; 030-8226-002 rev B; 030-8106-005 rev G.
- 030-8105-006 rev ?; 030-8226-002 rev B; 030-8106-005 rev G.
- 030-8105-006 rev D; 030-8107-003 rev E; 030-8106-005 rev G.
- 030-8105-004 rev B; 030-8107-002 rev B; 030-8106-004 rev C.
- 030-8105-006 rev B; 030-8107-002 rev B; 030-8106-004 rev B.
Elan graphic, XZ graphics, CL graphics - GONE! Scrapped out due to lack of interest.

Note the use of geometry engine chips on video boards: Check my Indigo section for their use there. 

Option  	GEs  	REs
XL 		0 	1
XZ 		2 	1
XZ Elan 	4 	1
Extreme 	8 	2
RE: Raster Engine RE3  GE: Geometry Engines GE7
command processor is HQ2

Option  	GEs  	REs	texture
SolidImpact  	1  	1  	none
HighImpact 	1 	1 	1
HighImpact AA 	2 	1 	1
MaximumImpact 	2 	2 	2
RE: Raster Engine RE4  GE: Geometry Engine GE11
Texture: Texture Modules Command Processor: HQ3

Indigo 2 parts

R8000 CPU card: Here's an unusual Indigo2 part: an R8000 processor, but with an odd SGI number. I found two CPU cards which I apparently salvaged from R8000 systems. The cards are marked 030-0759-001 and I marked them as from an R8000 75MHz system.Numerous sites show 030-0751-001 for the R8000/75 with 2MB SC. A Google search for 030-0759-001 shows NOTHING. 030-0759-004 is a part number for a RAM for SGI Origins.

My 0759 boards are dated 1994 looks like the board on this page other than the heatsinks on my board. The model number is apparently written OVER another model number, so it's possible these are some kind of revision. The clock chips on these boards are 50 and 75 MHz, each board. The systems they were pulled from, displayed R8000 at 75MHz. So these are not some odd speedup version.

Numbers on tags on these boards are as follows:

S09452; TW # 999; AVR 994 (yellow barcode) Chip datecodes 9438, 9439
S09451; AXL 431 (yellow barcode). Chip datecodes 9436

In any event, these are clearly R8000 CPU cards. They were working pulls in 2005. $39 each plus shipping - I can not find these available elsewhere and their part number is unique.

Here's some other Indigo 2 parts:

SGI O2 stations

See the top of this page for issues about age and condition. Many requests I get for O2's are for complete systems with cases/covers "for show". But these cases are just too fragile to ship, too fragile to disassemble - period. The fan cover snaps off if removed, the CD-ROM front plate snaps off if removed, the top plate snaps off if removed. The little plastic snaps break like toothpicks.

Under these circumstances, I can't offer case parts or guarantee that O2 systems with cases will arrrive with cases intact. No warrenties on cases or case parts sold. We will bubble wrap the system and double box it, BUT NO ZERO NONE WARRENTY about the condition of the case upon arrival - PERIOD. Shipping weight per system is 30 lbs.

Complete O2 systems in inventory

All of these O2 systems were tested Jan 2010. They start up, shows HINV, can boot Irix but NO HARD DRIVE INCLUDED, NO HARD DRIVE HOLDER INCLUDED. If included, CD-ROM DRIVES NOT TESTED OR WARRENTED. Please note that some systems have NO COVERS - none zero zip. Most have covers but may not have a fan back cover, or a front plate for the CD drive. "Covers" are that blue plastic stuff that makes up the case, covers and CD front plate.

All the systems below include CPU, 64MB, audio card. Most have a CD drive. No hard drive, no hard drive tray. Covers are as noted, no warrenties on covers or cover parts. No guarantees system will run for you when delivered, we ran these Jan 2010 but won't test again. These are priced based on those conditions.

O2 R10000, 150MHz, 64Mb RAM. COMPLETE covers including fan cover and CD cover. Runs as noted above. $79 plus shipping.
O2 R10000, 150MHz, 64Mb RAM. HAS COVERS, CD cover, no fan cover. Runs as noted above. $69 plus shipping.

O2 R10000, 150MHz, 64Mb RAM. HAS COVERS CASE CRACKED, no fan or CD cover. Runs as noted above. $49 plus shipping.
O2 R10000, 175MHz, 64Mb RAM. HAS COVERS, no fan or CD cover. Runs as noted above.$49 plus shipping.

O2 R5000, 180MHz, 64Mb RAM. HAS COVERS, CD cover, no fan cover. Runs as noted above. $59 plus shipping O2 R10000, 175MHz, 64Mb RAM. NO COVERS AT ALL. Runs as noted above. $35 plus shipping.
O2 R10000, 150MHz, 64Mb RAM. NO COVERS AT ALL. Runs as noted above. $35 plus shipping.

To email me or to order, see see my ordering Web page for my email addresses.

O2 parts and upgrades

We have a few parts left not in systems. I strongly suggest you buy a system, I will charge more for parts than a system. Buy a system unless you are in Europe, since shipping costs depend on weight and distance. So shipping ONLY PARTS may save you money.

O2 hard drive sled: $10 plus shipping when bought with system, very limited supply.
2GB or 4GB IBM hard drive, no software on them - $10 each with system.
O2 R5000 SC processor/logic module - buy with system.
O2 R10000 SC processor/logic module - buy with system.
O2 PCI card holder, specify R5000 or R10000, $10 each.
O2 CD-ROM, XM-5401b, - no longer available except with a system.
O2 audio card (no SVideo), pulled good: buy with system.
O2 audio/svideo/O2Cam card, pulled good: buy with system.
... These cards have audio, Svideo, composite, and O2 camera connectors. NO camera included.
O2 power supply 060-0022-001, Sony APS-90, pulled good: $15 plus ship, wt. 5 lbs
O2 (blue) case parts, CD-ROM cover, fan cover: NOT AVAILABLE. Forget it. Did you read my notes above?
Adaptec UltraWide SCSI PCI card, w/external 68 pin SCSI socket: AHA2940W AHA2940UW: $10 plus shipping.
O2 RAM module, 32Mb, $5 each plus ship.
O2Cam: video camera for O2 Model number 013-1577-001, 861021-0000, ZEYE 1.3. untested, $29 plus shipping.

SGI Octane

[SGI Octane]

(Pardon the colors of the images.) Octanes are VERY heavy, about 60-65 lbs packed.

Due to lack of interest by customers, by 2009 we got rid of our remaining Octanes and parts. Gone!.

SGI 320 stations

[SGI O2]

Silicon Graphics 320 stations These are single or dual Pentium III based systems with specialized (non standard) RAM and onboard "Cobalt" graphics; a PCI bus; Ethernet and USB; audio, S-video. Some questions about SGI support for on-board FireWire and USB, but use USB keyboard and mouse. Here's a view inside.

We have a few parts, no systems.

SGI 320 part prices

SGI 320 case, no PS, no drives, hard drive cage may be included: $49 plus ship, packed wt. 30 lbs, includes costs of packing.
SGI 320 3.5" or 5.25" drive "rails", 52080121-f, $5 a pair
Set of six RAM modules for 256MB total:
--- SGI 9210134B or NEC MC-385. Six for $25 plus ship
motherboard: 030-1314-007 rev B *GOONE*
VRM for 2nd CPU: 073-20742-50, $15 plus ship *TWO AVAILABLE*
SGI 320 power supply, ASTEC SA302-3505-1221, $20 plus ship, *TWO Available, one with noizy fan*
IBM DTTA-371440 14.4GB hard drive: Ultra DMA 33 IDE, 7200 RPM, 512K buffer. $29 plus ship.
matched pair of PIII 550MHz 512Mb/100 - $30 plus ship *ONE PAIR*
one PIII 550MHz 512MB/100 - $15 plus shipping
one PII 450MHz - $8 plus ship; dual PII $15 for both plus shipping
card to fill 2nd processor slot: $10 plus shipping
Radical 030-1441-001 rev A, Digital Audio board, ADAT optical in and out, $35 plus shipping.
black SGI USB mouse, M-UD43, 060-0011-001, logitech 930245-0000. $15 each, a few available.
other SGI 320 parts: ask, make offer comparable to above prices

Other SGI

SGI Sirius video editing I have a SGI Sirius breakout box unit, CMN AS03, as photographed here. All I have is the box as displayed: no cables or software or interface cards. The back of the unit shows all the video and digital connections. Internally, there are no cards in the left-hand side of the case: apparently this is where the "serial option" board would be, it is not there. Look on the Web for more info: sources there say Sirius was supported on Onyx and Challenge machines. Again, this is ONLY the breakout box as described here. Price: $29 plus shipping, Shipping weight is 16 lbs packed.

SGI tapes for 4D systems DC600 type tapes from 1988, 1989. make offers, be specific.
4D/20 Microcode patch tape 1 and 2, nine tape sets
4D1-3.1 standalone/miniroot tape 1 and 2, 1/13/89 & 12/12/88 eight tape sets
4D1-3.1 standalone/miniroot tape 1 and 2, 12/12/88 two tape sets
4D1-3.1 NFS tape and docs, 1 tape
4D1-3.1 ESD Developers SW kit, two tapes 4D1-3.1 special, 1/13/89, one set as follows:
...801-0023-0010 Execution only Evn tape 1
...808-0001-010 Standalone s/w
...808-0002-010 miniroot s/w
...808-0052-002 EOE SW1
...808-0053-002 EOE PP1
...808-0054-002 EOE MAN1

Insite SCSI floptical drives

We have a few Insite floppy drives, I325VM, untested. These can either use 1.4M 3.5-inch floppy diskettes, or 20MB "floptical" MO diskettes. Frankly we have not had good luck on testing these, so I'm reluctant to offer them. Some are bundled with Indigo systems as above. Any recommendations on test, verify or repair of these under SGI ROM diagnostics would be appreciated. Absent further info or testing, we'd offer these AS IS pulled for $15 plus shipping.

SGI memory features and prices

Note: we do not warrent the information below to be complete or accurate. It is up to the buyer to determine fitness for THEIR use for any memory bought. There are other Web sites available with more and specific information; a Web search will find them. I'd appreciate any corrections.

for Indy, Indigo, and Indigo 2, memory MUST be added in groups of 4 SIMMs.

R4000 Indigo, Indy, Indigo 2: Industry Standard 72 pin pop-up, fast page-mode (FPM, a common variety; NOT EDO memory); "true parity"; 60-70ns. Also arranged by 36 bits (ex 4MB = 1Mb X 36). For Indigo 2 R10000: may require higher-speed memory to get full performance.

Many people specify "gold leads" or gold pins. This is apparently due to concerns about corrosion and good contact between the SIMM and its socket pins. Some say that clean contacts and occasional maintenance of tin-lead SIMMS will provide satisfactory service.

prices for good used tested 72-pin SIMMs, "gold" pins, parity, FPM; speeds as noted:

8MB SIMMS: SCRPPED
16MB SIMMS: $5, 60-70ns
32MB SIMMS 60-70ns: "gold"-edged $15, tin/solder edged $12.
"gold" means it may be gold or may be phosphor-bronze, it's yellow ;)

O2 memory, Octane memory, SGI 320 memory are unique devices, so check my systems listings for memory types and prices.

Sun workstations, systems and accessories

Sun mice. Sun # 370-1170-01, Mouse Systems # 401162-035/A . Three button mouse, needs reflective grid, uses LED reflection. 8-pin small connector. Cosmetics vary. $15 each plus shipping.

Sun or SGI optical mousepad These are the metal "grid" patterns which are used by the optical mice. Ask about price and availability.

Some time in 2004 I picked up a Sun Multibus-based 150U system but I did not have time to look at it until Oct 2004. This is a 15 slot chassis in a black, rack-mount box. The front is only labled "Sun workstation" but the back is labled Sun model 150U. Subsequently, in Jan 2006 I've sold the system. The new owner said he'll set up a Web site for it soon. You can look at what I sold on this Web page.

I picked up some Sun Multibus cards. Condition unknown but physically OK, dates 1982-1984. Check this page for a description of those cards.

I picked up a Sun 3/E VME based sets of cards.. Here is a photo of the chassis and the card sets.Sun sold a VME card set for a 68020 based Unix/Sun system. I sold it in 2010.

To email me or to order, see see my ordering Web page for my email addresses.

Sun and SGI manuals, software

Prices do not include shipping and packing and handling. Ask for quote.

SGI CD, Irix 6.1 I have original CD's from Silicon Graphics. All I know is what is printed on the CD, they are identical. The CD is printed "Irix 6.1, 812-0382-001, 7/95, Notes: Contains installation tools. Contains user-mountable filesystem". The CD sleeve has a lable "814-0382-001". The Web site linked below, says it is for Power Indigo (R8000) systems. $10 each plus shipping, four available. Here's some comments from a buyer:

Got it today and got it installed on my Power Indigo2. Thanks!

> I'm familiar with the Indigo2, and I think the > "power" version is a badge (plastic label added to > the case) for the, um 8000 processor? Thanks for this info, > I'll add it to my Web site. So, it won't install on > say a 4400 or a 10K processor?

the best of my knowledge, that's all correct. The Power badge is kind of crescent shaped, and I think only appeared on R8000 based machines. At some point I'll get a picture taken. I don't actually have another working machine at the moment to try 6.1 on, but I believe that 6.1 is R8000 only. R8000 was the first MIPS IV instruction set chip, and I understand that it had a strange MMU and cache controller. I've seen SGI people say IRIX was "ported" to it, and I think they had a different compiler vendor for it too. I don't think any free OSs can run on it.

I'm pretty sure 6.1 was based on 5.3. The CD has XFS installs enabled. I'm also pretty sure that 6.2 merged R8000 and mainstream machine support. This [Web site] is a great resource. Thanks, John Finigan

Sun Desktop Sparc manuals. Set of Desktop Sparc manuals in box as follows below. $15 plus shipping
Sparcstation 1+ Installation Guide, 800-4784-10 rev A, 2 April 1990
Sun System User's Guide, 800-4826-10, rev A 2 april 1990
Sun System and Network Manager's Guide, 800-4851-10, rev A 2 april 1990

Sun Desktop Sparc manuals, sealed. Looks like same set as above, but it's sealed so I can't verify. Sealed bag has lable, 825-1321-02 revision A. $25 plus shipping.

Sun "Doing more with SunOS: Beginner's Guide". 800-1710-10 rev a 9 may 1988. $10
Sun "System Introduction". 800-1702-10 rev a 9 may 1988. $10

monitors and cables

We aren't selling SGI or Sun monitors. They are just too big and old, and VGA monitors are plentiful. But we have some 13W3 monitor cables, and a few 13W3 to VGA adapters. "13W3" means there are 3 circular pins and 13 small pins in the connector. The cables usually measure a few to several feet long and have 13W3 connectors on them, males at each end. the 13W3 adapters are typically short cables or small adapter devices. Adapters have no electronics in them, they just reroute video lines, so it is UP TO YOUR MONITOR to be able to run correctly, not the adapter.

13W3 to VGA adapters: from $20 plus shipping. Tell me if it is for a VGA monitor to a Sun or SGI, etc. system; or a Sun/SGI monitor to a Pentium/Windows system. I can't tell you if it will work, only that it will connect the two items. I have a few of each.

13W3 video cables: $15 for short male to male, a few feet long. $20 for longer. shipping extra.

Additional information

Links to useful sites

I'll leave you to do a Web search, sorry.

References

Here's some customer's references, unsolicited. Locations are either state in the US, or country outside the US. Note: my primary sales are in the Mac world, so I have many more references there. These are just SGI and DEC and Sun references. - Herb
G. N. from CHILE says: "The SGI [Indigo 2] High Impact gfx plus the MGV1 [graphics boards] arrived today, works great! , now i have something to do with the indycam that I had stored since the old indy passed away, besides the High Impact exectuted flawlessly the IDE 6.2 tests, thanks You dear Sir for the great service You give these days."

D. B. from MA wrote: "Finally got a test bed set up and successfully tested the [Data General] EC-10 board we purchased. Thanks for all your efforts.".

S.C. from the UK wrote: "Hi Herb. Just letting you know that the [SGI] O2 [audio/video] module arrived safely and is working fine. Thanks.."

M.Y. from OR ordered an SGI Indigo 2 R4400/250 processor. He says: "... got the stuff yesterday, Installed the cpu module and writing this from the Indigo2- really screams!!! Very happy with the order. Mozilla actually launches within seconds after clicking on the icon. Gimp is livable. Blender is really great at the rendering. Going from 150MHz to 250 with 2mb L2 cache - I can start some apps with what seems like skipping main memory. Thanks again!"

J. H. of MA said: "Herb, the [mother]board arrived yesterday - fast shipping! I installed it today and my [SGI] 320 is now back up and running, thanks so much for the part and I will certainly keep you in mind for any future purchases. Thanks again for saving my sanity !"

S. M. of Australia said: "Great news Herb - my [SGI] O2 arrived today! I've no way of ever knowing where the holdup was, but I guess it's all academic now anyway. I'd given up on ever actually seeing it, but it's here happily accepting an installation of IRIX at the moment. You were right of course - it was superbly packed and arrived in perfect condition, I can't help but be impressed. Thanks very much again for the sale and thanks also for being so willing to help with advice and assistance when it looked like [its delivery was] going to go "pear shaped" (as the British say). Very best wishes to you and I'll be in touch again one day I'm sure."

A. J. G. from NC ordered an O2 Processor/PCI module. He says: "Hi Herb, I got my order today, and it works perfectly in the O2. Thanks for your great service."

S. H. of BELGIUM said: "the [Indigo GE7 graphics] chips have arrived safe and sound. Thanks a lot. It was a pleasure doing business with you. Should I require any further parts, I will make sure to stop by your site again."

D.O. of Ontario CANADA said: "*>All arrived OK and working! I think the [nonworking] Octane needs a new motherboard from what I can tell (on order), but otherwise is great! I installed the [Indigo graphic] Elan last night, and got around 17k polygons/sec running full-screen Powerflip. Here's a quote you can use: 'Excellent guy to deal with, all parts arrived extremely well packed, and as ordered. Was patient about answering questions and helpful with suggestions. All in all, a good experience dealing with him.'"

Zs Zs of Hungary said: "I have picked up R5000 proc and PROM yesterday in very good condition and put it into my Indy. ...I tested the new processor with prom diagnostic and it completed successfully. THank you."

K.F. of Alaska USA said: "I picked up the external scsi-2 case on Tues It arrived in perfect condition. Thanks again for the great products/prices. I look forward to doing business with you again :-) Your fast service and customer service are well worth the value of [your] products."

S.M. of AUSTRALIA ordered a 24-bit graphics card for Indy. He said: "I've carefully plugged it in and since it requires a re-installation of IRIX for all of the 64-bit libraries (which I've not got time for today), I've run the PROM-based diagnostics and they all completed perfectly. That to me, seems to be about as much as one can ask for. I did boot the current installation and it's fully functional. Thanks very much indeed Herb, I'm very happy with everything....I was particularly impressed with the detail and precision of your payment and shipping procedures - just the sort of thing that inspires confidence, excellent!

T.C. of SINGAPORE said: "The parcel [with the Indy graphics and processor] arrived safely today. And I have installed the boards as well just now. All is well. Thank you very much! great service! Cheers.."

R.v.d.K of HOLLAND said:" My order (Indigo XS-24Z graphics board) arrived yesterday, and in great condition! Inserted the card, tested it, and it worked like a charm. Still some software to reinstall, but i'll save that for the rainy days. Thanks again..."

J. K. said of FL said: "Thanks for the fast shipping and great emails. The [Indigo] case is exactly as I expected and should clean up nicely. I will be sure to recommend your site to anyone who is looking for older or spare [SGI] parts. Thanks again, it's been a pleasure."

J. W. from GA said: "Hi Herb, [the Indy R4000 and R5000] package came in good condition today! thanks for the great deal!"

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