Re: Pro Audio Spectrum 16 troubleshooting

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If you can, please provide the contents of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, which will show what is loading when the computer boots. You should be able to use the EDIT tool (e.g. EDIT AUTOEXEC.BAT) to bring up the file contents of each. Also, does your system already have an IDE CD drive …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-05-27, 16:21

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A few oddities found on a local flee market (likely sourced from e-recycler but in great condition... and price :O ) and a few donated to me by my friend. Nice score! Sound card is the Anchor Electronics - Media Concept 2.0 Sound card. Should have FCC ID J5QMF-002 (Princeton Tech Corp) on the back. …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-05-27, 16:20

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double post

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Re: what was it like watching the death of 3dfx post voodoo 3 (late 1999-2000)?

Posted on 2024-05-11, 03:00

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There was so much happening at the turn of the century it just felt like 3dfx wasn't keeping up at all and would eventually sink. Never a volume seller as 3dfx cards were a bit too pricey for budget builds, where other chip makers (S3, Trident) had that market stitched up, and then in the gaming …

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Re: Thoughts on this Channel Well PSU

Posted on 2024-04-21, 04:29

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by JidaiGeki

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I'm surprised that the caps didn't blow up, but maybe Fuhjyyu didn't suck until the late '90s or early 2000s when Antec power supplies (also made by Channel Well) became popular. I'm inclined to agree with this. Fuhjyyu was founded in 1988 (http://www.fuhjyyu.com.tw/en/history.html) and probably …

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Re: what is the funniest or oldest cpu/watercooling combo you have ever seen?

Posted on 2024-04-20, 16:17

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by JidaiGeki

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Not water cooling but there was some interest in essentially building fridge cases for overclocking - eg. Kryotech's K6-2 system in '98 (https://www.anandtech.com/show/210). Asetek also did some epic Vapochill cases a few years later.

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Re: PC tower cases by year

Posted on 2024-03-01, 06:42

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Intel486dx33 wrote on 2024-02-29, 22:29: Guys, I really like this case. Does anyone know what case this is ? […] Show full quote Guys, I really like this case. Does anyone know what case this is ? Video Link: https://youtu.be/sZuYAh4ry6g?si=acBbNTYNBkwWkkjq Can't share eBay links, but there are a …

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Re: I am trying to find a driver for a sound card

Posted on 2024-02-29, 03:41

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by JidaiGeki

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This person reported what sounds like the same issue: Opti 82c931 If applicable, you can download the pre-expanded driver from here: https://archive.org/details/opti-931-933-dos If that or UNISOUND doesn’t work it may be a faulty sound card.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-02-07, 00:56

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And mine definitely does not have a brodge wire. Good one lol half way between a bridge and a bodge. I noticed that too just now. 😅 It seems to be an MPEG1 decoder. I only skimmed through this thread, but it seems that a special cable is required for it to work? https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php …

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Re: I realized that I was an alternative

Posted on 2024-02-07, 00:23

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I spent some years in Indonesia in the 80s and understand your comment that in most of Asia around that time computers were quite the luxury item. There was still a market for them though - and that was supported by cheaper hardware clones and pirated software. My parents would take us to an old …

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Re: IXW-JAZZ16S sound card (MV-16)

Posted on 2024-02-03, 16:23

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The driver disk has an Octek logo on it - a quick search for Octek MV-16 brings up the DOSDays website - https://www.dosdays.co.uk/topics/Manufacturers/mediavision.php#JAZZ - which says “ Media Vision licenced their Jazz16 chipset to a number of OEMs, including Gateway 2000 and KTL (FCC IDs starting …

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Re: Help approximately dating this case? Late 90s or early 00?

Posted on 2024-01-25, 05:28

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by JidaiGeki

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Have you checked the inside of the molded case front for a date - some of the cases I own have a date dial injection molded inside. No certainty but should be easy to check I guess. But the vibe I get is 97-98, sort of reminds me of my 98 era AOpen HX08.

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Re: Unpack the blind box

Posted on 2024-01-21, 12:24

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by JidaiGeki

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I have a very similar one boxed, but mine is an ES1868. Probably the best SB clone in my pile. https://archive.org/details/soundconductor16pnpsc201snd21cd/Box%20Front.jpg Those notes look like they're racing one another to the, er, big golden egg thing. Breeding a new standard in audio excellence?

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Re: A sound card that looks a little special

Posted on 2024-01-20, 04:30

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Today I dug out the pile of sound cards under the bed. They have been there for almost twenty years.It feels like I'm 30 years old again :) I find a card that's a bit special. I can't find the brand, and there's an interface I don't recognize on the top of it, with 40 pins - what is it used to …

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Re: Reveal Multimedia Upgrade Kit 1993

Posted on 2023-12-15, 05:23

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by JidaiGeki

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Other pics - close up of other Reveal multimedia kits, the sound card manuals and a contents list for this kit. This kit doesn't have Audiostation or anything Voyetra related, and I think is missing a few install disks, though it has 3 install floppies so maybe that was all it ever had. There are …

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Re: Reveal Multimedia Upgrade Kit 1993

Posted on 2023-12-15, 05:16

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More pics - of the card & drive, the install sheet and a promo sheet. Filename 4-Card and drive.jpg File size 1.82 MiB Views 1103 views Filename 6-Install sheet side2.jpg File size 1.55 MiB Views 1103 views Filename 5-Install sheet side1.jpg File size 1.54 MiB Views 1103 views Filename 7-Promo …

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Re: Reveal Multimedia Upgrade Kit 1993

Posted on 2023-12-15, 05:12

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I have a Reveal Multimedia FX kit which could be similar to the one you've mentioned. This one is a Walmart version and didn't come with KQ7 or Stellar 7, and the front of the box has a sticker covering up what would have been a different set of titles. 1-box.jpg 2-CDs.jpg The sound card in this kit …

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Re: Which card to use with the Creative EasyCD External Drive?

Posted on 2023-12-06, 01:24

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by JidaiGeki

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The CT1810 is for a different external drive (pictured), so you’ll need the CT2750. It’s rare but not impossible to find, a few popped up for sale on eBay during the past year. Filename IMG_9705.jpeg File size 287.27 KiB Views 174 views Filename IMG_9706.jpeg File size 223.98 KiB Views 174 views

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-12-01, 10:49

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Had this AT case sent over from the US. Same case I had in ‘91, think this one was put in service in ‘93 based on the chips on the setup inside - VLB motherboard with 486SX. Doesn’t seem to be much battery damage but will tear it down soon to inspect. IMG_9611.jpeg Amazed it arrived in good …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-07-11, 16:58

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Won an auction for this Pentium-II dual processor set for 25,10€ plus shipping. It was listed as untested, but it seems to work. Only the single sided 256MB RAM stick seems a bit suspicious. Weird things happen when that one is inserted. CPU retention brackets and rear IO shield were not included. …

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