Re: Computer Reset Build + Full Height Hard Drive Showcase
Posted on 2021-01-31, 19:39
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Computer Reset Build + Full Height Hard Drive Showcase
Posted on 2021-01-31, 19:39
This build has been a goal of mine since visiting Computer Reset back in mid 2019. As much as reasonably possible, I wanted to use parts that I pulled from the warehouse. A secondary objective was to house and use a MFM hard drive. None of my current systems house such a drive and I love how they …
Re: What old software do you still use daily ?
Posted on 2021-01-08, 20:32
SCMPX from 1999. TINY footprint. Works perfectly on Windows 10. Still my go-to MP3 encoder/decoder.
Re: AT Bus Clock Select
Posted on 2020-12-17, 14:49
It's not actually running at 66/6. The DX2 internally clock doubles to 66MHz, but the way the system sees CPUCLK is 33MHz. So with /6, you're getting 5.5MHz.
Re: Let's talk about our hated trends
Posted on 2020-12-16, 20:41
Any form of SAAS or subscription software. I think the reasons why are fairly well covered here. I wasn't planning to comment in this thread. Recent experience though obligates me to add to what has been said so far about SAAS and cloud based computing. The optometry (eye doctor) practice that I …
Re: Do I really need a floppy drive?
Posted on 2020-11-23, 21:11
I still use 3.5" floppies on a somewhat regular basis. Usually it's a boot disk or driver disk for something I'm troubleshooting and/or testing. A USB floppy drive has a semi-permanent home next to my modern rig. I could probably do everything just as well with a Gotek (and, in fact, I just ordered …
Re: What display do you use for gaming ?
Posted on 2020-10-30, 19:11
Modern rig: ViewSonic XG2401 (24" 1080p) Retro rigs: Sony CPD G220r (17" CRT, 1600x1200 max) Wife's rig: Samsumg 226BW (22" 1680x1050) Also have a 14" Samsung CRT and a 15" Impression 5+ CRT in storage. A circa 2004 37" Sony Trinitron TV still getting daily use.
Re: Samsung 970 PRO vs Sandisk Extreme Pro
Posted on 2020-09-20, 16:48
ultimate386 You should definately try in your DOS/Windows computers sound from Gravis Ultrasound or Aureal Vortex 2, they have superior sound over creative labs cards and are also SB compatible. I actually do have a GUS ready to go into the Compaq Prolinea the next time I open it up! For the …
Re: Quick questions about SATA via PCI in old DOS PCs
Posted on 2020-09-19, 18:17
Speaking from experience: I used a Promise SATA150 TX2plus on a SS7 build about 6 years ago. I remember it being a little finicky, but ultimately working fine with a Windows 2k boot partition and a FAT32 partition for Windows 98 games (98 installed on a separate drive). Win 9x/2k drivers are …
Re: Samsung 970 PRO vs Sandisk Extreme Pro
Posted on 2020-09-16, 20:17
Because I tend to keep computer parts for a really long time, I went with a 1TB Samsung 960 Pro for my OS drive and an 1TB 850 Pro for my game drive. Zero issues with either, so far. I also replaced the 500GB hard drive in my 2011 HP EliteBook with a 2.0TB 860 Pro earlier this year. Again, zero …
Re: Compaq ProLinea 4/33 revival information and CPU upgrade help
Posted on 2020-07-16, 15:47
Thanks a lot for chiming in. I hope to get it up and running with an ODPR as well. Will report back if it'll take the 16mb ram sticks, according to Compaq upgrade parts list, it's the precise part number for the upgrade. I haven't poppped out the battery yet, how do you recommend I do that? It …
Re: Compaq ProLinea 4/33 revival information and CPU upgrade help
Posted on 2020-06-27, 20:16
My Prolinea 4/33 (not a 4/33s) does not have a cache slot or sockets. It also does not have the 4th expansion slot on the back of the riser. Interestingly, the POST screen says something to the extent of 'Compaq 386 BIOS'. I suspect mine is an early model.
Re: Compaq ProLinea 4/33 revival information and CPU upgrade help
Posted on 2020-06-27, 05:57
The Prolinea 4/33 was the first computer my family ever owned. I think I was about 10 when my dad bought it brand new. The machine originally came with the DX-33, 4MB RAM, a 170mb hard drive, and ran DOS 5 with Windows 3.1. If you haven't already, make sure to remove the onboard barrel battery!! As …
Re: 386 PC with both diskette and floppy drive
Posted on 2020-04-09, 17:47
kool kitty89 wrote on 2020-04-09, 12:09: USB floppy drives may have more issues with 720k disks. (I've seen more stories of USB floppy drives being totally unable to use DD disks) I can confirm that neither of my USB floppy drives will read or write a 720k disk.
Re: DOS not booting off CF card?
Posted on 2020-02-15, 19:26
jmarsh wrote on 2020-02-15, 19:00: Sounds like the devices were partitioned/formatted with different C/H/S values than the ones currently set in the BIOS. Agreed. Might also give fdisk /mbr a try.
Re: Unknown 486 motherboard identification
Posted on 2020-02-13, 01:46
Just a heads up - the board may work, but there is clearly some damage from a leaky battery that has since been removed. It's very obvious on the first couple pins of that ISA slot closest to the RAM.
Re: Pumpkin carvings that will confuse your neighbors
Posted on 2019-11-03, 00:02
I was debating posting this year's carvings since they're not quite up to my usual standard, but then I figured I had to keep my thread going. Filename IMG_20191030_233641256.jpg File size 1.52 MiB Views 172 views
Re: Ion Fury - A new Build Engine game
Posted on 2019-08-16, 16:25
Purchased and added to the backlog of games I need/want to play through. Wish I could play it on my P3 98SE rig, but it doesn't appear that will be possible.
Re: POST diagnostic card/motherboard analyzer + ebay rant
Posted on 2019-08-15, 22:44
wiretap wrote: I just ordered one of those on Amazon for $9 last month. It arrived without issue with 2 days shipping time. Seller on Amazon was "Optimal Shop". Bought one from said seller. They sent the correct one and it works! Thank you for the referral.
POST diagnostic card/motherboard analyzer + ebay rant
Posted on 2019-07-31, 23:46
So I am trying to buy one of these: $_12.jpg There are a ton of these for sale on ebay, but I've been screwed both times I've tried to buy one! My first attempt was from seller ijesvp4599. The card they sent me was both DOA and not even the correct card. At least I was able to get a partial refund. …
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