Re: Disassembling a Toshiba 480CDT

Posted on 2016-08-03, 20:42

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by chinny22

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And something else: this thing has a total of four CardBus slots, an infrared sensor, an external floppy slot and a USB port, besides the serial ports. How standard was this and what was the IR sensor used for? The old Toshiba's are built proof, I keep collecting these without even trying, everyone …

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Re: Apricot Xen 486 PC fixed and upgraded

Posted on 2016-08-03, 20:25

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by chinny22

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in Marvin \ System Specs

I wouldn't worry about the single IDE channel, with a large enough HDD you don't really need it for games and if you add a network card in that last ISA slot you wont even need it to install software. If its a acer board maybe they will have something to apply the .bin firmware update? Look forward …

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Re: Please help me identify some possibly pre-ide cd drive

Posted on 2016-08-01, 10:05

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by chinny22

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I like non IDE drives, they can be useful on older PC's with just the 1 IDE channel. (Ok you can use a IDE drive with a sound card but that's not as cool) They make good rainy day projects finding out what type of drive it is

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Re: Windows 98 compact build suggestions?

Posted on 2016-08-01, 09:48

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by chinny22

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I've got a couple of Compaq D510 and a HP D515 (same PC just pre and post Compaq/HP merger) You'll need a low profile AGP card but at least it has AGP the power supply is also not standard, everything else is standard though and well built https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIaZuoxSNjw

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Re: Was Win95B the best version?

Posted on 2016-08-01, 09:33

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by chinny22

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Bit late to the party but skipping Win95c IE4 install is even easier. Take the CD out before rebooting the final time and you bypass it completely, or you can create a custom CD/install of the HDD you can delete the cab files altogether, they were pretty obvious, Iexplorer or IE4 something like …

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Re: 486DX and Win98 speed

Posted on 2016-07-31, 17:26

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by chinny22

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Any reason for 98 over 95? Used Win95c (without IE4) on our DX2 66 back in the day and even then It wasn't fast, but it was the only computer we had and Internet was much nicer on 95 then Win3x. Our solution then was to max the RAM out, and defag, often! If you really want 98, I would go with …

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Re: Best Slot 1 Motherboard?

Posted on 2016-07-31, 17:15

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by chinny22

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Thought I was relatively happy with my computer collection, sigh Although don't think I've enjoyed a derailed topic so much, even with the increased jealousy 🤣

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Re: Compaq 166813-001 Slot 1 motherboard troubles

Posted on 2016-07-31, 16:32

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by chinny22

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Of the big brands: Gateway "Tabor" motherboards are "safe" (It's actually a SE440BX-3 Intel's OEM version of its legendary SE440BX-2) Dell also use the same motherboard but they decided to use non standard ATX connector, so avoid them or get something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Athena-Power …

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Re: Suggestions for good hardware for 486 build

Posted on 2016-07-31, 15:57

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by chinny22

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Finding the ideal 486 motherboard is almost impossible, finding ANY isn't easy anymore either so if your one is a good price I would get it! Things most people look for: 1) Doesn't have barrel or Dallas battery 2) PS2 mouse support 3) Supports 5v and 3.3v (3.3 is important for you as you want a DX4) …

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Re: AMD DX2 vs Intel DX2 66mhz

Posted on 2016-07-31, 14:55

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by chinny22

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Love them or hate them Intel have always been the market leader. Even when AMD products are technically better its still the case of "we have to make our CPU's as compatible with Intel as possible" Its why I don't blame AMD for inventing the PR scheme which many said was a marketing scam, no our …

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Re: Pentium 2 PC for DOS games

Posted on 2016-07-31, 14:28

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by chinny22

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Another option you have is to play your DOS games in Win9x SBLive has good Dos legacy support from within windows (its ok-ish from real dos) and the P2 will be fast enough to play just about anything without having to drop back to real dos mode. If it does have a ISA slot that is still the preferred …

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Re: What type of computer case is this ?

Posted on 2016-07-31, 14:01

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by chinny22

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What version of Windows is the OEM key for? With the floppy label in the front I'm guessing its designed to go somewhere where you can only access the front, although that doesn't explain having the power supply outside the case? Maybe Somewhere where having mains power was dangerous so ran the …

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Re: Need help redecorating to achieve early 90's look

Posted on 2016-07-31, 13:30

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by chinny22

in Milliways

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I'd watch a few period TV shows of the time. specially soapys They are usually good representation of what was in fashion at the time. I watch the occasional old episode of Neighbours (Aussie soapy also big in the UK) when I find it flicking though the channels, It's actually kinda interesting …

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Re: My Gateway 486 is extremely ram picky

Posted on 2016-07-31, 13:12

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by chinny22

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It's not a gateway but my 486 was always very picky on RAM Has to be Parity and cant be EDO, only FP and 8MB sticks don't work Known working modules Kingston KTM-0160 16MB 60ns Toshiba H6884Y 16MB Techworks 11763-0001 16MB A02P1 72 Pin 16MB T1 KORIA -60 16MB

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Re: Advise on PCI Sound Card?

Posted on 2016-07-31, 12:52

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by chinny22

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Depends if it will spend most of the time playing dos or windows, or dos games IN windows If its mainly Windows or dos games in Windows I would go with a Audigy over a live, Better sound in Win9x, uses the same emulation as Live for dos. Audigy 2 ZS doesn't officially support dos but someone has …

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Re: Slot 1 CAD Workstation

Posted on 2016-07-31, 12:23

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by chinny22

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If an OEM dont scare you away you could get a Compaq Professional Workstation SP700. Its a dual slot 2 with AGP. I found one on eBay two days ago and got it for £33 included shipping from UK to Norway and thats ok with me. Dont know anything about whats inside it, so i consider it as an easter egg …

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Re: How to configure / use a serial mouse?

Posted on 2016-07-31, 12:07

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by chinny22

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Yeh serial mouse is pretty basic stuff. I'd try any other PC with a serial port. Even XP (and I'm betting later) still supports them. I would ditch the converter though. If you have a PS2 port use a PS2 mouse, so much nicer options plus 1 less thing to go wrong. Most of us are trying to find ways to …

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Re: Hello i am new and this is my retro PC

Posted on 2016-07-31, 12:01

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by chinny22

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The official Diablo 2 Patch supports playing without CD's for awhile now. http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/diablo_ii_patch_112_released_no_cd_patch The link isn't for the most recent patch but its still the same if you simply download the latest and greatest. Your modem story reminded me of …

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Re: What's a good steering wheel for DOS/early Windows games?

Posted on 2016-07-31, 11:51

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by chinny22

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ok thanks, Keeping 1/2 eye out myself for a good dos wheel. Had a Mad Catz wheel back in the day, but even then it felt cheap and didn't last that long. Where as 9x and above your have plenty of choice (Love my Wingman Formula Force "big red" not the crappy GP)

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Re: Dual Tualatin Server Build

Posted on 2016-07-31, 11:42

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by chinny22

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in Marvin \ System Specs

Note that HP have a nasty habit of pulling old drivers/manuals off their website. The 1990s stuff has already gone. This machine is from 2000 so you should get everything now you think you may need in future. For enterprise stuff you can still fine a lot hiding on the FTP server, Takes a bit of …

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