ITX-Llama

[Duke]

I just watched the MVG video on the ITX-Llama so thought it was worth a thread. Its basically a new mini-ITX board with lower power SOC CPU and RAM with AGP, audio, SATA and some old USB and PS2 ports as well. Ideal for vintage gaming running Windows 98 or DOS natively without emulation or using old hardware. Full details below:

• Adjustable processor speed for everything from Wing Commander to Quake 3.
  • Cache can be disabled.
  • Speed can be set between 100 to 500 MHz
  • Uses the Vortex86EX System on Module
  • The SOM provides performance equivalence up to a Pentium 233MHz MMX
• 128MB of RAM on the Vortex module.
• AGP Slot perfect for a 3DFX Voodoo3
• SD to IDE card adapter on the board for fast storage complete with hard drive click simulator that can be disabled.
• Crystal sound chip with both a small sized WAV header or 40-pin Rasberry PI based MIDI playback.
  • The crystal chip provides SB Pro 2, Adlib and WSS features
• Optional true Yamaha OPL3 module.
• Full Ethernet support.
• Hayes compatible modem emulator that works over Wi-Fi
• Both modern and period accurate rear ports.
• DOS and Windows 98 Compatible.

Retro SFF: ITX-Llama is a Brand New DOS/Win98 Retro PC With AGP, OPL3, WAV Header, and Adjustable CPU Performance – SFF.Network

smallformfactor.net

ITX-Llama Mainboard [preorder batch2]

Expected to ship to customers in February 2025. Please note that you will need the Vortex86 SOM and an AGP card to make use of this motherboard, we offer the SOM as a separate purchase for a discounted price and recommend that you include it in your order before checking out. Also, please note...

retrodreams.ca

Around £250 which is going to be more expensive than buying used retro parts but ideal if you want something new and reliable which can also run in a tiny case out the way.

Thoughts?