Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-06-21, 21:40

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I've looked at dual processors for years. They are beautiful, and I want one, but I can't see myself ever building with it. I'll leave them all to you guys. Never had a Dual PII slot1 board before, it looks like it'll be a fun rig to build. I have dual PIII 1.4s Tually CPUs too .. but lack a decent …

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Re: The moment you were hooked

Posted on 2022-06-16, 16:44

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No idea. I begun playing on Atari 800XL and Arcades. That's like 5 years before I got a 286. Since 2011 I hardly played any game on any platform.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-06-15, 09:21

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And then there are those trying to just maximize their profits above all limits. Sorry, this might not be the right place but something in me screams I've to tell that to someone. Shortly there was this offered on a local classifieds site: ST.JPG It was offered for 15 EUR and sold within a few …

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Re: So I bought another processor.

Posted on 2022-05-25, 09:06

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Sphere478 wrote on 2022-05-25, 07:36: kixs wrote on 2022-05-25, 07:27: Sphere478 wrote on 2022-05-25, 07:09: It’s an addiction… Looking to buy another 22" CRT... and I already have four. 22 you say? Bigger than 21 is rare I would love to have a 24” viewsonic It's actually 21" but somehow they say …

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Re: So I bought another processor.

Posted on 2022-05-25, 07:27

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Sphere478 wrote on 2022-05-25, 07:09: It’s an addiction… Looking to buy another 22" CRT... and I already have four.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-19, 17:31

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Some weird SFF system, based on PIII, it seems. Supposed to have PSU trouble, might use it to keep the door open. Joking, right? 🤣

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Re: SX955 is the BEST 486DX2 CPU?

Posted on 2022-05-15, 10:50

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If you want DX2-66, than I guess it's a good one.

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2022-05-13, 10:16

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Unless it has some adapter this one is the upgrade for 386SX only.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-05-12, 15:26

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Was browsing old laptops on eBay and threw a Compaq Evo N1000v into my cart to keep track of it as it wasn't a horrible price and it was in great condition for its age and was fully working. Price was~130 AUD with nice bag and MS Optical Mouse but I didn't actually buy it, about two hours ago the …

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Re: 12" Mono CRT - Just picked this up from eBay *advice needed*

Posted on 2022-05-10, 06:30

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If the outside isn't damaged... I would just power it on.

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Re: The best old graphics card

Posted on 2022-04-29, 13:31

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Best DOS = Diamond Speedstar64 ISA Best WIN = ATI Mach64 VRAM ISA

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Re: How do I split a large file in DOS?

Posted on 2022-04-29, 10:34

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I'd guess RAR is too new. Back than I used ARJ. As far as I remember rar has the same syntax as arj.

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Re: How do I split a large file in DOS?

Posted on 2022-04-29, 08:03

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You can use ARJ or RAR to specify the archive split size. As it will compress the file it could even fit one disc.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-04-26, 10:00

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What about the Pentium Pro Overdrive which is pretty much a Pentium II on the socket 8 package ? (Though there are differences) You mean the Pentium II Overdrive? The major difference that I'm aware is the L2 cache runs at full CPU speed unlike the Slot 1 Pentium IIs. That said, I think the 1mb …

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Re: How do you enjoy games like Wolf3D/Blake Stone without WASD?

Posted on 2022-04-23, 22:01

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Grzyb wrote on 2022-04-23, 10:19: BTW, I'm wondering what's the logic behind WASD? It's a perfect logic if you're right handed. Right hand = mouse, left hand is on the left side of the keyboard.

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Re: How to make Voodoo² CT6670 to work

Posted on 2022-04-21, 15:18

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No idea what are the prices nowadays... usually it was around 70-80€ for 8MB and 90-100€ for 12MB. Also depends on the exact model.

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Re: Curious memory issue with different DOS versions

Posted on 2022-04-21, 11:53

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Maybe DOS 6.22 is also loading himem.sys - it will do a quick mem check. Otherwise 6.22 is perfectly fine for 386.

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Re: How to make Voodoo² CT6670 to work

Posted on 2022-04-20, 21:04

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Look here: https://youtu.be/Imo7AdjtQE8?t=706

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Re: HUGE collection for sale on eBay

Posted on 2022-04-19, 20:45

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I'd sell the most valuable stuff and put the rest for free pickup. I might do the same when my time comes as I don't see myself testing, selling, shipping several 100's of items...

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-04-19, 07:13

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A few days ago I bought Sony Trinitron PVM 2130QM. Sellers photo: https://i.imgur.com/GSNVXPP.jpg Has SCART input but no speakers. Will do more testing on retro consoles soon :D Someone locally in my city is trying to sell a PVM like that for $1000 something. Never understood the cult following …

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