Re: Why did you join Vogons?
Posted on 2023-09-30, 16:11
Oh I read my first message here, nice, is about a 386DX40 with cyrix copro, finally I sell it some years ago to build a Harris 286, but was a nice machine
Re: Why did you join Vogons?
Posted on 2023-09-30, 06:31
In my case because there is not a real spanish alternative forum for retro computers
Re: Hello trying to find a way to get a widescreen resolution on a Compaq Presario SR1200NX
Posted on 2023-09-30, 06:27
Hello I have a Compaq Presario SR1200NX running with a AMD Sempron 2800+ running at 2Ghz it comes with a VIA S3G UniChrome IGP GPU built in and currently has 1.5GB memory it runs Windows XP Home Edition. as I'm currently typing this at 9:40PM my time I have been working on this all day with no luck …
Re: 240p compatible 1920x1200 or 2560x1440 LCD Monitors
Posted on 2023-09-28, 16:38
Joseph_Joestar wrote on 2023-09-28, 16:32: Natively? Very unlikely. That display mode is ancient, and most newer devices don't know how to interpret it. 90% of time as 480i, and 10% as out of sync in my experience
Re: Adding a floppy disk controller to new hardware.
Posted on 2023-09-28, 16:36
I dont know if someone already mention, but with USB 3.5 floppy i have very good support using omniflop as driver http://www.shlock.co.uk/Utils/OmniFlop/OmniFlop.htm I read very weird formats without problem I use this cheap addaptor from ebay https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GDJKbndoL._AC_ …
Re: What kind of computer towers did you choose for your retro systems?
Posted on 2023-09-28, 16:09
This is my main PC a quad core xeon, i dont build a computer in any case newer than this one, no way
Re: What kind of computer towers did you choose for your retro systems?
Posted on 2023-09-27, 21:02
Normally, I dont build anything if the case dont have front panel display, MHZ or al least HI/LO, exept XT style cases, IBM, etc that dont have, or exeptional cases. For my, display is a must
Re: How about a new remake of old cases?
Posted on 2023-09-26, 16:35
Huh? I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say. I'm referring to the fact that AT supplies use toggle switches versus an ATX using a momentary switch connected to the motherboard. The latter doesn't work with the former. Just cut both cables,wire to at switch, and you convert atx psu to use in …
Re: How about a new remake of old cases?
Posted on 2023-09-26, 16:25
Yup, there are adapters for ATX power supplies that allow an AT-style toggle switch to work. But the switch itself is still different than the momentary switches used on an ATX system. Just cut both cables and put on at switch. No need for more Huh? I'm not quite sure what you are trying to say. …
Re: How about a new remake of old cases?
Posted on 2023-09-26, 15:59
Come to think of it, this also affects power supply switches. Since cases with things like rocker switches were designed for mains voltage. So how would an ATX type case work with the front end of an AT style case? atx ps_on + gnd work great with at switches Yup, there are adapters for ATX power …
Re: How about a new remake of old cases?
Posted on 2023-09-26, 13:10
Shponglefan wrote on 2023-09-26, 12:48: Come to think of it, this also affects power supply switches. Since cases with things like rocker switches were designed for mains voltage. So how would an ATX type case work with the front end of an AT style case? atx ps_on + gnd work great with at switches
Re: Why did NES games generally look less pixelated/lo-fi than CGA/EGA PC games?
Posted on 2023-09-26, 08:48
Even the worst VGA CRT have much better dot pitch quality than a consumer CRT, plus doublescan, and bad quality composite on the other side, is a big difference, but this is now, back on time, when we are young we did not notice difference, even i remember did not realice much about differences in …
Re: Which old programming languages do you still use/play with today->
Posted on 2023-09-26, 01:30
COBOL is interesting. I keep hearing that the software engineers who know it are getting older, but that it's still being used today. I wonder if it would be useful for some younger programmers to learn. Might be a need for them in a few years. Yes is still used, most of the time for banks and …
Re: How about a new remake of old cases?
Posted on 2023-09-25, 22:11
Hi! i couple of month ago, i found for very cheap a nice AT front panel just 5 euro, and i bought, came front, power button and LED, all working IMG_20230916_131546.jpg A couple of days ago, i found a HORRIBLE atx case, but same size, exactly for a panel front transplant. I disassemble the atx case, …
Re: Which old programming languages do you still use/play with today->
Posted on 2023-09-25, 22:05
I still programming in COBOL for some customers, and every some time i need to read/scan punch cards, mostly cobol stuff too I use basic for my personal stuff
Re: nvidia on win98 120hz low res modes
Posted on 2023-09-25, 14:10
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\Display\0000\DEFAULT] "DDC"="0" By the address: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\Display\ is there only "0000"? Are there 0001, 0002 and so on? If yes, change this setting everywhere and reboot. No i checked, only …
Re: nvidia on win98 120hz low res modes
Posted on 2023-09-25, 13:46
Have you tried turning off DDC and restarting your computer? On all my CRTs under Windows 98, this was required, at least, to get full access to all non-standard modes and the full range of refresh rates supported by the monitor. Also, in the driver settings, there should be a tab (Something like " …
Re: nvidia on win98 120hz low res modes
Posted on 2023-09-25, 12:50
did you try the software "powerstrip"? Yes, sorry, forget to say I add resolutions via registry and powerstrip, same results, all resolutions are doublescan even if 120hz (convert 120>60 doublescan) what happens if you try some obscure refresh rate, f.ex. 125 Hz? Yes i tried diferent refresh rates, …
Re: nvidia on win98 120hz low res modes
Posted on 2023-09-25, 12:31
peter_shaw wrote on 2023-09-25, 12:07: did you try the software "powerstrip"? Yes, sorry, forget to say I add resolutions via registry and powerstrip, same results, all resolutions are doublescan even if 120hz (convert 120>60 doublescan)
nvidia on win98 120hz low res modes
Posted on 2023-09-25, 10:36
Hi, sorry my english I building a "definitive" DOS computer, pentium 3 1ghz, nvidia 2mx One thing i want is a windows just for emulation retro consoles/computers, like zsnes, neoragex, UNZ, etc etc In Windows 2000 nvidia 61.77 drivers, i can get low resolutions at 120hz, then i can have great …
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