Re: Any retro graphics card replicas?

Posted on 2024-11-11, 16:43

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by buckeye

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leileilol wrote on 2024-11-07, 08:27: Just weird frankenstein Voodoo3-5's - No complete independent replicas or custom silicon and freshly written VXDs as far as I know. Frankenstein cards? Are these what you're talking about? https://www.zxc64.com/

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Re: DOSBox-X branch

Posted on 2024-10-30, 12:58

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Just installed Dosbox-x on my XP system having hopes of playing Sierra's Front Page Sports Football Pro 95. Tried running it on D-fend but it always crashes at halftime during a game so that led me to try another front end. The game installs fine but when running the "hike.exe" I get this error …

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Re: DOSBox-X branch

Posted on 2024-10-28, 14:29

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Just installed Dosbox-x on my XP system having hopes of playing Sierra's Front Page Sports Football Pro 95. Tried running it on D-fend but it always crashes at halftime during a game so that led me to try another front end. The game installs fine but when running the "hike.exe" I get this error …

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Re: Ideas for a DOS machine?

Posted on 2024-10-07, 18:16

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I just built myself a DOS 6.22 build I'm quite happy with. After a bit of back and forth on here with the fine VOGONS folks, along with the inevitable issues that popup with old hardware, what I ended up with works quite well for my needs. Here is the info just in case it helps you with your build! …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-08-26, 14:58

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AGP4LIfe? wrote on 2024-08-26, 00:59: Picked up this time capsule at an estate sale for $10 Bucks! I love it, all those 90's stickers. In fantastic condition. Unfortunately couldn't find the monitor/keyboard ect at the sale. Nice catch! Excellent condition as it's not beat to death like most you …

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Re: Bought these games today

Posted on 2024-07-15, 15:05

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Bought these recently for my XP system. Unfortunately couldn't get Skyrim or Wings of Prey working due to DRM fun and games. What is the cut off point/year when games just worked with a simple key? 2009-2010? Around that time yeah, but it varies on a case by case basis. I always look up a game on …

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Re: Bought these games today

Posted on 2024-07-12, 21:26

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Bought these recently for my XP system. Unfortunately couldn't get Skyrim or Wings of Prey working due to DRM fun and games. What is the cut off point/year when games just worked with a simple key? 2009-2010?

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Re: Elder Scrolls V Skyrim sans Steam?

Posted on 2024-07-02, 15:16

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Thanks for responding! Probably I'll wait till GOG has a sale on it and get it cheap. Not a total loss since it came with the manual in great shape.

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Elder Scrolls V Skyrim sans Steam?

Posted on 2024-06-17, 15:27

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Got all giddy grabbing this at a flea market for a few bucks but in my haste overlooked that Steam is required. This is the DVD version if that matters. Does anyone know if there are "work a rounds" like on HL2? I'll be trying to run this on a win11 system or XP whichever is feasible.

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Re: Retro Rig Photo Thread

Posted on 2024-05-14, 20:12

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This is a dual-screen battle station I use daily. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg The right display is connected to my work laptop via USB-C and the left display is daisy chained via DisplayPort to the right one. The USB-C is also powering the laptop, so no need for a separate power adapter. The left screen is …

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Re: Joystick recommendations

Posted on 2024-03-13, 16:18

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I have a Logitech Wingman Extreme Digital but it requires "sorcery" to calibrate it and wears my arm out after lengthy sessions. What do you all out there prefer? It can be USB or 15 pin, mainly using it for win98 games. Could you elaborate on this "sorcery"? I have one but it is very jittery ( …

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Ati Radeon DDR won't play nice in Tomb Raider 1

Posted on 2024-03-06, 18:48

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Tried every which way to get this game running in 3D but no dice. Using Ati radeon Catalyst driver 3.1 (I think) due to it getting the best framerates relative version 6.2. Tried dgvoodoo, ati tr1 patch, and nglide. Software mode works fine no problem there. May have to surrender and just slot in a …

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Gamepad software/install causing slow downs?

Posted on 2024-03-01, 13:40

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Installed a Saitek P750 gamepad on my Win98 rig and noticed the framerates took a dive on Quake 1/2. Quake 162fps to 58fps Quake 2 93fps to 32 fps I uninstalled it and seems to have fixed the issue. To test I reinstalled it but connected the gamepad to the usb connection on the PCI usb card instead …

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Re: Windows 98 unknown device error 28

Posted on 2024-02-19, 22:39

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Figured the Radeon drivers would cover everything, perhaps not. I'll look into the ID searches later tonight.

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Windows 98 unknown device error 28

Posted on 2024-02-19, 16:30

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Strange didn't have this on my win98 system previously but it popped up after the following: Replaced the IDE hd with a sata ssd with startech ide/sata adapter. Replaced the voodoo 3 with a ATI Radeon 7200. No other components changed Reinstalled win98 and everything seems to be accounted for …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-02-19, 15:37

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Bought these the other day for my windows 98 system. Know the ssd is not considered retro but the application is and never had a ati branded card before so thought I'd give it a shot and see if it'll surpass the voodoo 3 it's replacing. Still kinda "sketchy" on what drivers to use for win98 and if …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-02-16, 14:03

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Bought these the other day for my windows 98 system. Know the ssd is not considered retro but the application is and never had a ati branded card before so thought I'd give it a shot and see if it'll surpass the voodoo 3 it's replacing. Still kinda "sketchy" on what drivers to use for win98 and if …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2024-02-16, 13:58

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Bought these the other day for my windows 98 system. Know the ssd is not considered retro but the application is and never had a ati branded card before so thought I'd give it a shot and see if it'll surpass the voodoo 3 it's replacing. Still kinda "sketchy" on what drivers to use for win98 and if …

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Re: What modern activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2024-02-16, 13:51

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Installed my first AIO for my Ryzen system (see sig). Took two attempts, had a hard time orienting the cpu block so the MSI logo was right. Ended up having to secure the cpu block first THEN screw the radiator in. Testing showed it being 4-5 degrees cooler than the Ventroo air cooler that was on …

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Printing Jewel Case Inserts for PC games

Posted on 2024-02-09, 18:03

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Quite a few of my PC games purchased had damaged cases or just came in cd slips. Has anyone successfully printed game inserts and care to outline the process. Came across this site for starters: https://www.thecoverproject.net/ Seems like inserts for dvd cases would be easier though being larger …

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