Re: Did you miss any significant period of computer development?

Posted on 2021-09-20, 12:37

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I basically missed everything after LGA775 and everything after the 8800GTS. I did keep up a bit better with the AMD stuff but mostly due to a friend of mine keeping me updated. I did not miss the era from before the Pentium 1 and I did get to actually use a PC or other computer from before that …

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2021-09-20, 12:21

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For those who are in it for profit, they have it good, but for those who are in the hobby to tinker around, the hardware has become too expensive and kills this the sport of exploration, thus and turns it into a sport of collection and greed. I suppose it can still be a sport of exploration, but …

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Re: Favorite forgotten games

Posted on 2021-09-15, 12:33

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The very first game that came to mind was Zuma (which to my big surprise can still be gotten on steam). I remember I was so dang proud of myself when I finally managed to beat that final level! xD The very second one was Jane's Fleet Command. That was one heck of an awesome game back then! But …

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Re: Did you miss any significant period of computer development?

Posted on 2021-09-15, 12:28

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I basically missed everything after LGA775 and everything after the 8800GTS. I did keep up a bit better with the AMD stuff but mostly due to a friend of mine keeping me updated. I did not miss the era from before the Pentium 1 and I did get to actually use a PC or other computer from before that era …

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Re: Intel Slot 1 slocket troubleshooting and repair

Posted on 2021-09-12, 01:36

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I have this AmScope microscope with a WD165 0.5X attachment lens. I wanted one for years but couldn't afford it; they are very expensive! The model I wanted has a double arm boom which is more stable and prevents tilting. A model with a camera mount would have been ideal; it's very difficult to …

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Re: Newbie wants to say "Hi!" :)

Posted on 2021-09-11, 16:47

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Out of curiosity, did you ever dumpsterdive or buy stuff from places like fleamarkets and second hand shops? See? I'm already learning so much new stuff here :D "dumpsterdive" - there isnt a word for that in German (well, maybe "Containern" as I think about it) but of course I know what it means :) …

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Re: A must have list for P3 with win 98 and a P4 with xp?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 16:25

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Generally the first apps I move to a retro PC: - Total Commander - IrfanView - 7Zip - Notepad++ These are amongst the first programs I'd instal on any rig. Fraps is also a good one. I'd also install WinImage (exact version may differ depending on what I feel like at that moment). I'd also install …

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Re: Intel Slot 1 slocket troubleshooting and repair

Posted on 2021-09-11, 16:07

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Are you using a microscope or something to do these repairs because those repairs are also so tiny! Yes! Any of the very close up photos were taken by holding my camera up to the lens of my microscope. I could never do a repair job like this without one. I love how it allows me to fix things that …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 15:52

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This user's entire post history is stolen pictures and random hypothetical builds in which they ask for advice without listening to anyone's responses. It is of precisely no value to the community and wastes other users' time when they try to be helpful and provide meaningful information. As of …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 15:50

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If he bothers you so much, why don't you just put him on your ignore list? If someone bothers you this much for years apparently (and tbf I do see why) it's better to block him and be done with it instead of having to put up with it. He's apparently clearly not taking in anything you say, so why …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 15:41

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I really liked those Powerman PSUs. They seemed very similar to the old FSP PSUs, though I don't think I ever seen a 300W one (most I seen are the 235W and 250W varieties). I am fairly certain that the Powerman that came in my H500 was a 300W version. Sadly I think it was lost during my big move. …

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Re: Intel Slot 1 slocket troubleshooting and repair

Posted on 2021-09-11, 12:46

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That's one heck of an awesome repair job! Are you using a microscope or something to do these repairs because those repairs are also so tiny! Your soldering skills must also be wayyy up there, everything is so straight.

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 12:14

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Back in the day.... in the 90's and early 2000's I would almost always modify the cooling on any case I used. That case is just begging for a 120mm exhaust fan hole in the top of the case and an intake in the bottom front of the case - looks like it already has a mount for a bottom front fan. Also, …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 12:08

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I remember this case model well. We used to build and sell systems with these cases back when I worked at MyCom in the late 90s and early 2000s. (a popular Dutch computer retail store back in the day). It's a nice clean design. I remember MyCom! My first PC was from MyCom actually. I found that at …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 12:04

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Time to start a new project using this case. Any suggestions ? I want to use an Intel Pentium III What motherboard should I use ? I want to run Win2k. What speed pentium III should I use ? I have a NOS 300watt PSU. I really liked those Powerman PSUs. They seemed very similar to the old FSP PSUs, …

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Re: Need motherboard for InWin A500 case ?

Posted on 2021-09-11, 12:00

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Mods : Why haven't we banned this nonsense yet? This user's entire post history is stolen pictures and random hypothetical builds in which they ask for advice without listening to anyone's responses. It is of precisely no value to the community and wastes other users' time when they try to be …

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Re: Newbie wants to say "Hi!" :)

Posted on 2021-09-09, 21:28

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Welcome aboard :) I also used to ask relatives and friends if they ever decided to toss out their old computers, that they should toss them my way. But in the end I think only a small portion of all the stuff I gathered was from gifts. Out of curiosity, did you ever dumpsterdive or buy stuff from …

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Re: Are any of these 486 and early Pentium-class CPUs intetesting?

Posted on 2021-09-09, 21:16

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The Pentium MMX OverDrive CPU is only useful on early Pentium motherboards are unable to supply the necessary voltages for a non-OverDrive Pentium MMX. There are also Pentium OverDrive CPUs for 486 motherboards that can support this adequately. Could perhaps be interesting in some experiments using …

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Re: Is it worth it for me to get a Voodoo card?

Posted on 2021-09-08, 22:55

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This is basically why I believe that real world experience is always better than technical datasheets as the paper can still be wrong regardless. People have, I believe, been hunting down 1500 MHz Tualatin Celerons for a number of years because two of them were listed on page 26 of the Intel® …

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Re: Thermal tape ripped CPU die off of substrate

Posted on 2021-09-08, 22:50

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I've never seen this happen, or heard of this happening. What kind of thermal tape were you using? 😜

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