Re: linux.terratec.de mirror anyone?
Posted on 2023-09-16, 09:54
Could it be an idea to contact the people who worked on it in the past on the LinuxTV page? Their email is mentioned. One of them could still have the files.
Re: linux.terratec.de mirror anyone?
Posted on 2023-09-15, 18:43
According the info on LinuxTV, what you have linked to is the original source code for the drivers. https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Trident_TM6000
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-09-06, 07:07
I wanted to point out that this STB Voodoo 2 seems covered by a "lifetime warranty". Since STB was bought by 3dfx which in turn was bought by nVidia, I guess you would need to contact them for a replacement Voodoo2. They might have kept a stock just in case. I'm certain that the response would be …
Re: Pentium 233 MMX, Rage 128 Pro - PCI
Posted on 2023-09-06, 07:03
I have another system that is a K62+ 400. That system should play those games pretty well, so i will try my rage pro 128 in there. I have heard of an ATI patch for Quake 2 (Does not help me here) - DO you know if there is an MMX patch ? I seem to remember playing quake 2 on a P233 - Though I may be …
Re: Good places to find game patches since patches-scrolls.de is down?
Posted on 2023-09-05, 09:35
patches-scrolls.com is still up, but you get a SQL error if you try to search
Re: Pentium 4 (Northwood) period correct build suggestions
Posted on 2023-09-05, 07:43
Early LCD screens had poor response times (16-20 ms and such) which could result in visible ghosting and blurring. I remember the advice in 2004 gaming magazines still being "get a high quality CRT" while LCDs were mostly used by businesses due to their lower space requirements. Even today, CRTs …
Re: Pentium 4 (Northwood) period correct build suggestions
Posted on 2023-09-04, 09:30
I kind of run the same type of system as you intend, albeit a tad faster CPU. Specs: Pentium M 780 2,26ghz (overclocked to 2,5ghz) with ASUS CT-479 adapter in ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe mainboard 2GB Corsair DDR2 RAM (I also have a 4gb set, but with slower timings) ATI X850XT PE 2x WD Digital Raptor 146GB …
Re: Thoughts on these specs for a period correct(ish) 1997 build?
Posted on 2023-09-01, 20:47
I don't see the point of having a GUS in this build, since you say the focus will be on Win95 era games. Otherwise, specs look pretty good. I would consider ditching the Riva128 for a Matrox Millennium II, simply for the superior 2D image quality. You can play Direct3D games on the Voodoo, and the …
Re: Thoughts on these specs for a period correct(ish) 1997 build?
Posted on 2023-08-31, 16:58
Shponglefan wrote on 2023-08-31, 16:54: For video cards, will a Riva 128, Voodoo and PowerVR setup place nicely together? Never tried this combination before. I have that setup in my Pentium II 300mhz ultimate 1997 build, it works fine, but you need 3dcc installed.
Re: Why did you join Vogons?
Posted on 2023-08-29, 12:16
hehe, I've actually asked this question before, https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=79629 I can quote myself I guess: Back in 1999/2000 I contacted PowerLeap to ask if their PowerLeap PL-K6-III adapter would work in my old Compaq Presario. I was told by customer support that it was not a …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-29, 07:45
Yes, that would be my video :) Oh, nice! I didn't immediately make the connection due to the different username, but I guess the avatar pic should have tipped me off. :D Which Direct3D patch did you use? I'm using POD Gold, so I just selected "D3D with MMX" from the installer on the disc. POD_Gold_ …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-28, 15:14
Games tested: POD Gold - retail CD release (version 2.0) Graphics cards tested: 3DFX Voodoo 1, using Diamond Monster 3D drivers version v1.08 (Glide renderer) Nvidia TNT2 M64 using Nvidia reference drivers version 3.68 (Direct3D renderer) ATi RageXL using Gona's driver pack (ATi CIF renderer) Did a …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-24, 11:23
I tested Monster Truck Madness 2 yesterday with my 1997 rig (Riva 128, 3DFX Voodoo graphics and PowerVR PCX2). The differences were quite noticeable between the three renderers with Direct3D looking the worst, and Glide and PowerVR trading blows. Since RIVA128 and Voodoo isn't exactly the best cards …
Re: Trying to use wayback on the old Compaq PC website.
Posted on 2023-08-23, 09:55
Hmm ok I found a diff bios: do not click the frp links, they do not work SP21508.EXE ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp21501-22000/sp21508.exe 840K June 17, 2002 TITLE: System BIOS/ROM for Evo D310 Microdesktop VERSION: JH0103 LANGUAGE: Global PRODUCTS AFFECTED: OS: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-23, 07:40
Other games to potentially test (I don't know if Glide have any true advantages in these): While I appreciate the sentiment, I would prefer to have some anecdotal reference of Glide having better visuals in a game before investigating it thoroughly. Many games from the late 90s supported multiple …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-23, 07:37
Notice how the "Character Texture Resolution" setting is grayed out and permanently set to "Low" on my Voodoo3? Yeah, that's why. Pretty much everything else is better in Glide mode, draw distance, texture filtering, colors... you name it. But that one setting makes the textures on the character's …
Re: Trying to use wayback on the old Compaq PC website.
Posted on 2023-08-21, 16:09
Here is your list for 4112: https://web.archive.org/web/19990202195056/http://www.compaq.com:80/athome/support/softpaq/consumer/pres4100/pres4112.html Trick is to go to https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.compaq.com/athome/support/softpaq/* Then filter on the presario model you want. Look for …
Re: List of Windows games which look best when using 3DFX Glide
Posted on 2023-08-21, 10:59
Other games to potentially test (I don't know if Glide have any true advantages in these): - Interstate 76 Gold (Glide, RRedline, PowerSGL, Direct3D) - Outlaws (Glide & Direct3D) - Flying Corps Gold (Glide & Direct3D) - MDK (Glide, PowerSGL, RRedline, Direct3D) - Ultimate Race Pro (Glide, PowerSGL …
Re: List of Windows games which look better when using 3DFX Glide (compared to Direct3D and OpenGL)
Posted on 2023-08-19, 15:25
I'd suggest POD to the list. Long time since I've played the game and did my comparison video, but from what I remember it's the only version with all effects and no glitches.
Re: List of Windows games which look better when using 3DFX Glide (compared to Direct3D and OpenGL)
Posted on 2023-08-19, 15:18
Preliminary list of games which look better in Glide mode ( unconfirmed and subject to change): Mechwarrior 2 In my opinion the PowerVR version looks and plays superior to the 3DFX/Glide version. Longer draw distance, fogeffects and just feels more smooth since Glide version is affected by …
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