Re: RetroBox for late 90's to early 2000's games

Posted on 2024-04-07, 06:49

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FX5500 PCI does not have “excellent” 98 support because it is not in 45.23 forceware, not to mention performance and prices. You can modify inf file in 45.23 package to add a support for FX5500 (you need to copy 2 lines from inf file from newer drivers). It worked for me when I played with FS Futro …

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Re: The "Why even bother?" PC - Intel Timna build

Posted on 2023-11-03, 20:29

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by luk1999

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Does it have unlocked multiplier? Have you tried to overclock this Celeron?

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Re: List of Currently Free Games

Posted on 2023-11-03, 20:02

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by luk1999

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I believe that you need to be logged in to get it. I see that still 6 days left. But it might be not available in some countries I guess.

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Re: List of Currently Free Games

Posted on 2023-11-03, 18:20

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by luk1999

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Nomad Survival - Steam key for free https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/nomad-survival

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Re: List of Currently Free Games

Posted on 2023-10-27, 15:17

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by luk1999

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12 is Better Than 6 - free Steam key from Fanatical (free for next 4 hours): https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/12-is-better-than-6

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Re: Abit KT7A (KT133A/VIA686B), Athlon XP Mobile 2500+

Posted on 2023-09-24, 09:42

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by luk1999

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VIA KT133A allows very limited control for memory timings. I believe that you can go "down" from 2-2-2 to 3-3-3 for main memory timings. You can also control tRAS (2 or 4 settings) and Bank Interleave (2/4 IIRC). There are some other memory related params, but they don't have significant impact on …

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Re: Super Socket 7 Build - My "new" Windows 95 Build

Posted on 2023-09-02, 15:16

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by luk1999

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So you've finally decided to have a stronger CPU (I remember that you've asked for something faster than V1 and TNT2 M64 for your P233). Good choice. Have you noticed any issues with TNT? Some people says that AGP cards cause often troubles on SS7 ALI/VIA mobos.

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Re: List of Currently Free Games

Posted on 2023-08-11, 16:51

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Fanatical: Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign - free Steam key.

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Re: Voodoo3 AGP / CPU bottleneck?

Posted on 2023-01-01, 17:03

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by luk1999

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DirectX 7 - SB Live! sound card , Voodoo 3 3500 1.04.02 drivers WHQL and no service packs whatsoever. Motherboard have the latest BIOS. I would try to use another driver for V3 first. Also make sure that L2 cache is enabled and CPU runs at 4.5 x 100 MHz (but that's probably set, as TnT2 gives you …

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Re: Voodoo3 AGP / CPU bottleneck?

Posted on 2023-01-01, 12:19

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by luk1999

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V3 3500 score (1600) looks a bit low to me. I would expect something in range 2200 - 2400... What mobo do you have? Is it something based on i440bx chipset? TnT2 U result looks okay for PII 450. Cards like TnT2 Ultra or V3 3500 really shine when paired with something like Athlon/Duron/PIII/Celeron …

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Re: Socket A upgrade question

Posted on 2022-11-29, 21:19

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by luk1999

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I believe that L2 unlock won't work for CPU with locked multipier (like all retail Semprons). At least I haven't had luck with my Applebread Duron 1400, which was also multiplier-locked (connection of bridge was ignored for L2 cache while it worked for "mobile mod"). But it won't hurt to try just …

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Re: Socket A upgrade question

Posted on 2022-11-28, 22:18

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by luk1999

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That's good to know, thank you. I checked the BIOS and it allows adjusting the FSB from 166 to 199. This is just a linear clock generator, so if you set 199 MHz then you will still have PCI/FSB divider set to 1/5 resulting PCI running out of spec (39.8 MHz). This will probably cause stability …

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Re: Cheap but well performing PCI 3D video cards

Posted on 2022-11-14, 22:03

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by luk1999

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@Riikcakirds could you please run glQuake timedemo? I'm currious how many frames you'll get. 😀

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Re: Anyone recognize who makes this GeForce 2 MX400?

Posted on 2022-11-13, 10:41

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by luk1999

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I'm not sure what company has made this card, but I remember that GF2 MX400 with dual VGA (AGP version) was produced by Prolink Pixelview and it was just a bit more expensive (~10%) than regular version made by this company. And I wouldn't call it professional. 😀

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Re: Cheap but well performing PCI 3D video cards

Posted on 2022-11-13, 09:45

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by luk1999

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anyone got framerate data for tnt2 m64 or gf2 mx running on a p133/166? how do they compare to voodoo1? I've never seen such tests, but I can imagine that results will be really disappointing. I would expect that avg framerate in games in 640x480 16bit might be even on pair with V1, but I'm pretty …

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Re: Cheap but we’ll performing PCI 3D video cards

Posted on 2022-11-11, 14:45

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by luk1999

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3. Get yourself a S3 Trio64 for your Socket 7 system and use it for 2D only. Then look for a cheap AGP board and get yourself a cheap AGP GeForce. Easiest and fastest way. IMO that's the best answer :) Boards with i440BX and PIII >= 450 MHz would be preferable but If you want to go on cheap then …

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Re: Retro gpu upgrade advice - is it worth it (TNT2 M64)

Posted on 2022-09-22, 16:18

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by luk1999

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IMO better option would be a slot 1 system with 440BX motherboard that allows changing FSB from BIOS and has an AGP slot. You can pair it with PIII 450 MHz or 500 MHz, which are cheap and they will be faster than most of K6 CPUs. This will allow you to have both Voodoo 1 and faster AGP card like …

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Re: Retro gpu upgrade advice - is it worth it (TNT2 M64)

Posted on 2022-08-31, 17:25

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by luk1999

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If you're looking for a decent upgrade, Voodoo Banshee might be a good choice (but I wouldn't expect miracles) and it should be cheaper than V2 (and it will give you similar if not a bit better performance in newer 3D games). It has great DOS performance and compatibility, supports glide (obvious) …

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Re: 3gb pc2700 or 2gb pc3200?

Posted on 2022-08-28, 09:28

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by luk1999

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You can always look for some value sticks (eg Kingston Value 400 MHz CL3) built with Infineon / Qimonda CE-5/CE-6/DE-5 or Aeneon C/D-die. They are usually very cheap and should do 200 MHz (DDR 400) 2-3-2 easily even on NForce 2 (and >230 MHz 2-3-2 on K8/s478). Example ICS-es: qimonda_ce5.jpg aeneon …

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Re: List of Socket 462 motherboards with 12V 4pin power connector

Posted on 2022-08-23, 20:40

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by luk1999

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You can also add to your list: * MSI KT2 Combo (KT266A with SDR and DDR) * MSI KT3 Ultra2-C * MSI KT6 Delta * SOLTEK SL-KT600-RL Quite a lot of KT600/KT880 non-value models had P4 +12 V connector.

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