Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-09-01, 14:25

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by cyclone3d

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Grabbed a lot of 4x Slot 1 motherboards for about $10 a piece shipped. Abit BX6 version 1 Abit BH6 ASUS P2B 1.02 ASUS P2L97 Thinking the current BX based motherboard I have is faulty as I was not able to get it to POST. Haven't messed with it in a while, so it may have been something else.

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Re: Using new ATX power supplies with old ATX motherboards

Posted on 2017-09-01, 14:20

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by cyclone3d

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You can get adapters that add the -5v to newer power supplies from eBay seller antronst. They have them in every configuration possible. You will want to use a minimum of a 300-350w newer power supply to make sure you have enough amperage on the 3.3v and 5v rails. I've pretty much given up on old …

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Newest video card drivers for Windows 2000

Posted on 2017-08-31, 16:12

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by cyclone3d

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Working on doing some research for my Windows 2000 build and am trying to document the latest ATI/AMD and Nvidia drivers that work with Windows 2000. I'll edit as needed. Nvidia: Forceware 169.28 definitely has support after looking in the .INF file. Forceware 169.32 - maybe - added support for …

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Re: Looking for the original Audigy 1 driver CD with the dos drivers

Posted on 2017-08-30, 23:56

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by cyclone3d

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I have zipped and uploaded the ISO of the Audigy CD to my google drive. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6yUkEXCMV-QXhQWGFvWnM1cW8 Edit: I apparently removed this at some point. There is a copy of it on archive.org https://archive.org/details/SoundBlasterAudigyCD The one above may only work with …

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Re: Looking for the original Audigy 1 driver CD with the dos drivers

Posted on 2017-08-30, 14:06

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by cyclone3d

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I think I have an image of the original driver CD. I'll check when I get home.

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Re: Looking for a Gamepad, controller for Windows 98 and DOS

Posted on 2017-08-30, 04:25

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by cyclone3d

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Dam i had a Gravis Gamepad Pro the DB15 version and chucked a few years ago cause i thought i will never use it. Great piece of gear. I have a DB15 version I picked up from a thrift store for $1.91 a few years ago and I have a boxed USB version I picked up for $2.99 from a thrift store around a …

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Re: Looking for a Gamepad, controller for Windows 98 and DOS

Posted on 2017-08-29, 20:37

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by cyclone3d

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Gravis Gamepad or Gravis Gamepad Pro Saitek X6-33M - was also sold under different brand/model but is the same exact thing. Both should work fine with DOS as long as you get the DB15 version. You also need to make sure you have a gameport that supports more than 2 buttons.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2017-08-29, 18:03

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by cyclone3d

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Have a couple PCI to PCIe x16 adapters and a couple PCIe x1 to PCIe x16 riser cables WITH POWER on the way. I looked up the PLX chips that are used on the PCI to PCIe and the PCIe to PCI adapters.. and the chips are a two way design. Basically you use the same chip for either conversion. And they …

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Re: "Setup could not detect any Sound Blaster Audigy 2 on your System."

Posted on 2017-08-29, 15:05

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by cyclone3d

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Is the Audigy 2 ZS card verified working in another system? It really should not have to be in the first PCI slot. I have a couple systems with them and they are not in the first PCI slot and they work just fine. Have you tried with the onboard video, remove the video card and see if it will even …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-28, 21:09

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by cyclone3d

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Sellers with shitty photos just surprise me the most. They could've saved a lot of time by making an in focus photo. And don't get me started on camera quality. I have a $30 Nokia Lumia 640 and it takes photos fine, even indoor in sub-optimal lighting. Hey, I've gotten some awesome deals on camera …

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Re: Windows 9x RPG or FPS games

Posted on 2017-08-28, 18:50

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by cyclone3d

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JK and JK2 are really fun games, Id pick them up over just about anything else. And skip FF7 if you don't have it all ready. I just don't see why so many like that game. It's complete trash even by its own standers. FF8 was ok and often over looked. Also the first deus ex is on my list of must have …

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Re: Windows 9x RPG or FPS games

Posted on 2017-08-28, 15:25

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by cyclone3d

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Final Fantasy VII (The original one, not the remade one on Steam)

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Re: Dual Tualatin 1.4Ghz build... what cards to use?

Posted on 2017-08-28, 14:31

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by cyclone3d

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Well, I do have some other/newer PCI cards.. but I wasn't really planning on using any of them in this build Geforce 8400GS, GT 520, GT 610 ATI 9250, HD3450, HD4350 I really want to get these PCI cards. Geforce 8500GT, 9500GT, GT 430, but they are super hard to find at a good price. I saw a GT 430 a …

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Re: IDE controller cards: should I consider?

Posted on 2017-08-28, 14:09

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by cyclone3d

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You can always use IDE to SATA adapters which are about $3. That way you are not stuck with having to use old IDE drives. For newer IDE HDDs, ATA100 or ATA133 should be fine. If the IDE controller is below ATA133 and you want to use an SSD and really want the max performance, then get a PCI SATA …

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Re: Ever replace an expansion card just because you didn't like the way it fit?

Posted on 2017-08-27, 18:36

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by cyclone3d

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I feel you on the stupid design of the PCIe retention clips. There has got to be a better way. The other type where you have to push down towards the motherboard is just as bad when you have a card installed in the next slot. The being said, the reason the cards are that long is because the cooler …

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Re: Dual Tualatin 1.4Ghz build... what cards to use?

Posted on 2017-08-27, 18:31

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by cyclone3d

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V3 will give out some serious heat on this build, so you will have to add a fan to it. Another way to go, would be to use V2-SLI. Eighter way, V3 or V2-SLI you might only see performance differences when benching. How about TNT2-Pro-Pci anyone? How well does it perform compared to V3-Pci? How about …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-27, 18:23

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by cyclone3d

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I put in a "best offer" and it was declined and this is what I got in return when trying to raise the offer: Unfortunately, this seller has decided that you are not permitted to place best offer on their listings. You may contact the seller via the Ask Seller Questions feature if you want additional …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-27, 04:20

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by cyclone3d

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This thread is comedy gold. 🤣

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-27, 00:55

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by cyclone3d

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cyclone3d, Here it is. I am looking for a VIA C3 Ezra-T http://www.ebay.com/itm/112055816669 What is annoying about that auction is you cant zoom in on the photos. Look at his record, 8 years on eBay and has only sold 400 items at the very least. You dont need a warehouse for that little amount. …

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Re: dcsliquidations on ebay are true dickbags

Posted on 2017-08-26, 22:04

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lol what a douchebag , if he finds the job he is doing is not paying the bills so he can't afford to provide more info then he either should make it right at the first time (using rocket science to take a good picture) or change jobs. This is BS of the highest grade right there , attitudes like …

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