Step straight back to 1999 and the golden age of turn-of-the-millennium PC gaming with an authentic, museum-grade desktop time capsule: an original Compaq Presario 7400 Series (Model 7465) Desktop PC running its factory-original Windows 98 Second Edition installation!

Having the original factory operating system installation makes this machine exceptionally desirable for collectors, archivists, and retro enthusiasts: all proprietary Compaq motherboard chipset drivers, SiS/integrated display acceleration, audio codecs with native legacy Gameport support, dial-up communication drivers, and genuine real-mode MS-DOS 7.1 subsystems are completely intact and fully configured out of the box—with zero missing driver yellow exclamation marks!

Finished in Compaq’s legendary Y2K warm-beige sculpted tower casing featuring an arched top crown, an oval front power button, lower translucent indigo-blue convenience recess with dual front USB ports, and the original retail marketing sticker still affixed to the upper bay, the Presario 7465 is a true showpiece of turn-of-the-century design. Powered by an authentic Socket 7 AMD-K6 3D processor (with AMD 3DNow! instruction set technology), 248MB of high-speed SDRAM (256MB installed with 8MB allocated to onboard video), and an internal 15GB Ultra ATA IDE hard drive (14.8 GB formatted FAT32 C: partition), this tower boots cleanly and swiftly into an authentic installation of Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Version 4.10.2222 A)!

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, an authentic bare-metal AMD-K6 machine running native Windows 98 SE is the sweet spot for 1990s DOS and Windows 9x classics that run into timing bugs, sound emulation latency, or crash-to-desktop errors on modern operating systems. Backed by integrated graphics and an integrated 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI interface, it effortlessly powers through era-defining favorites like DOOM II, Duke Nukem 3D, Half-Life, Unreal Tournament (1999), Quake & Quake II, StarCraft & Brood War, Diablo & Diablo II, Age of Empires I & II, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun & Red Alert, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Fallout 1 & 2, Warcraft II, and classic DOS CD-ROM releases.

Built with authentic vintage removable media drives and essential legacy hardware ports:

• Integrated 52X Max CD-ROM optical drive featuring front manual volume wheel, 3.5mm headphone jack, play/skip buttons, activity LED, and emergency eject pinhole

• Integrated 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette drive (essential for authentic floppy disk gaming, DOS boot disks, and vintage diskette archiving)

• Open secondary 5.25" optical bay and open secondary 3.5" external bay with matching beige bezels intact

• Lower front convenience recess encased in translucent indigo-blue acrylic featuring two front-facing USB ports

• Full motherboard rear legacy I/O: dual PS/2 ports for vintage clicky mechanical keyboards and ball mice, dual rear USB ports, an integrated 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI port (the holy grail for vintage analog joysticks and external MIDI gear), a 9-pin RS-232 serial COM port, and a DB-25 parallel printer port

• Native analog VGA video output (crystal-clear, zero-lag image reproduction on vintage CRT monitors)

• Integrated 3-jack color-coded analog audio (Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone)

• Dedicated PCI 56K internal data/fax/voice modem card with dual RJ-11 jacks and audio pass-through

• Open motherboard PCI expansion slots ready for a dedicated 3dfx Voodoo or Sound Blaster expansion card

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Compaq Computer Corporation (Presario Series)

• Model: Presario 7465 / 7400 Series (Serial Number: 1X9CDCT1H4PJ / Tracking Code: 96687-0715)

• Form Factor: Full Expandable Warm-Beige Mid-Tower ATX PC Chassis with Translucent Blue Accents

• Processor (CPU): Authentic AMD-K6 3D Processor (Super Socket 7 Architecture, Enhanced 3DNow! Technology)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 248 MB SDRAM (256 MB physically installed, 8 MB shared video allocation)

• Storage (HDD): 15 GB Class Ultra ATA / IDE Hard Drive (14.8 GB formatted FAT32 C: partition)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (Version 4.10.2222 A, Original Factory Installation with all period drivers present and fully configured)

• Graphics: Integrated AGP/PCI Graphics Controller with 15-Pin Analog VGA Output

• Optical Drive: Integrated 5.25" Tray-Loading 52X Max CD-ROM Optical Drive (with front volume wheel and 3.5mm headphone jack)

• Floppy Drive: Integrated 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Diskette Drive

• Audio & Gaming Port: Motherboard Audio with Integrated 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI Connector & 3.5mm Analog Audio Jacks

• Expansion Bays: 1 x Open 5.25" Optical Bay, 1 x Open 3.5" External Bay, and internal 3.5" drive bays

• Front Access Console:

  • Oval Power Pushbutton & System Activity Indicator LEDs

  • Translucent Blue Recess with 2 x Front-Facing High-Speed USB Ports

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x 15-Pin Analog VGA Video Monitor Output (ideal for CRT gaming)

  • 2 x Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

  • 2 x PS/2 Legacy Ports (Color-coded for Keyboard & Mouse)

  • 1 x 9-Pin RS-232 Serial COM Port

  • 1 x DB-25 Parallel Printer Port (LPT1)

  • 1 x 15-Pin Gameport / MIDI Connector

  • 3 x 3.5mm Audio Jacks (Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone)

  • Dedicated PCI Modem Card (Dual RJ-11 Phone/Line Jacks + 3.5mm Audio In/Out)

  • Standard 3-Prong AC Power Inlet with 115V/230V Voltage Selector Switch and Heavy-Duty Internal Power Supply

• Case Badges: Original factory Designed for Microsoft Windows 98 case badge, Presario 7465 crown badge, and retail marketing sticker intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational. Boots cleanly and swiftly into its original factory installation of Windows 98 Second Edition with all drivers, native MS-DOS subsystem, and period desktop software verified. The AMD-K6 3D processor runs cool and responsive, memory tests healthy, and the 15GB IDE hard drive reads and writes cleanly with a healthy FAT32 partition. The 3.5" floppy drive reads media properly, the 52X CD-ROM drive ejects and reads discs smoothly, cooling fans spin freely, and the onboard VGA port outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage collector condition overall. The warm-beige front bezel, sculpted top arch, drive covers, and steel side panels are structurally rock-solid with no broken covers, missing case feet, or cracked plastic. Shows light, authentic, uniform vintage patina, faint shelf wear, and minor handling marks consistent with careful preservation and 25+ years of age (the original factory retail marketing sticker remains preserved on the upper bezel). Original front badges, embossed Compaq logo, and rear serial barcode label (1X9CDCT1H4PJ) remain intact and legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Compaq Presario 7465 Mid-Tower Desktop PC (Complete with AMD-K6 3D CPU, 248MB RAM, 15GB HDD, 52X CD-ROM drive, 3.5" floppy drive, PCI modem, and internal power supply)

• Standard Heavy-Duty AC Power Cable

• Note: The external NEC monitor and video cables shown in testing photos are for demonstration purposes only and are NOT included.

Professional Packaging & Shipping Notice

Vintage late-1990s desktop PC towers house delicate CD-ROM lasers, mechanical IDE hard drives, floppy disk mechanisms, and heavy steel frames that require robust transit protection. This machine will be wrapped securely in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned generously with thick layers of heavy-duty bubble padding, and boxed inside a rigid, double-walled container to guarantee safe delivery directly to your retro workbench.