Re: Most optimal graphics card for Pentium 133 - 150 - 166Mhz 1996 machine.

Posted on 2024-09-15, 07:59

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Like to run in 640x480 resolution at least.. How much graphics memory do i need to have to run this resolution? And what graphics card is most optimal for this system? Want to run dos games like duke nukem 3d, shadow warrior, blood, quake Also want to run windows 95 games as well. Earlier ones. …

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Can a MediaGX multiplier be changed via software?

Posted on 2024-09-01, 20:53

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Hi, all Several sources say that the CPU "part" of MediaGX is based on the Cyrix 5x86 core ( e.g. ). One of the more interesting features of Cyrix 5x86 is that it can be slowed down by lowering the multiplier to 1x (and AFAIK only to 1x) via software — e.g., by setmul. Does anybody know if MediaGX …

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Looking for a manual to Biostar MB-1500PCT

Posted on 2024-07-30, 09:53

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Hi, all I'm looking for the user manual/system builder's guide to this board . It has MB-1500PCT silkscreened on it, but according to Usenet was sold as MB-1575PCT and MB-1590PCT depending on the CPU combo, and also sold by Quantex Computers as MBD-P90VP2. There's a TH99 page, but it actually has …

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Re: Does the Pentium 60 need a fan?

Posted on 2024-06-19, 09:38

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by jheronimus

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IMO, the rule of thumb with retro parts is, when in doubt — do overkill cooling. I put fans even on CPUs that are famous for running very cool, like C3 or MediaGX (granted, it's a lot simpler for them, as any Soc7/Soc370 cooler will fit). And yeah, like others said, P60 runs notoriously hot.

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Re: 1997 period correct retro PC build

Posted on 2024-04-25, 17:21

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Oh, so maybe I'm remembering wrong and the one I had with the IE4 CD was 2.1... OSR2 added FAT32, no? Which one came with the USB support? Was that 2.1? I was thinking that was 2.5 but maybe that's where I am wrong... Yeah, I think OSR2 brings FAT32, OSR2.1 = OSR2+USB support, OSR2.5 = OSR2.1+IE4 …

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Re: 1997 period correct retro PC build

Posted on 2024-04-25, 14:18

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I might be wrong about this, but I think it's not actually included with OSR 2.5 either It is, but the installation can be skipped by hitting Alt-F4 when the prompt to install pops up. Oh, sure, it's just that IIIRC 2.5 = 2.1 + IE4 update (no other differences). So it's a simpler recommendation

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Re: 1997 period correct retro PC build

Posted on 2024-04-24, 13:59

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I ordered Intel Pentium MMX 200MHz an hour before posting this :) With FTP, what FTP client I use on win95? And should I use Win98 with P200 MMX or still Win95? Total Commander still supports Win9x, even the latest versions IMO Win95 might be better as long as you use something like OSR2.1 — just …

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Re: 1997 period correct retro PC build

Posted on 2024-04-24, 13:11

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I mean, you'd already be out of your period because of the Voodoo card, so I'd pick at least a P166-MMX. It has more L1 cache, so just a bit faster, but more importantly — you might want to use setmul (https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38613) to slow down the CPU for some speed-sensitive games. …

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Re: Windows 3.1 Must Have Software -

Posted on 2024-04-21, 15:50

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Trumpet for TCP/IP (works better than Microsoft‘s one IMO. Also doesn‘t require Workgroups) Total Commander for FTP access Netscape 3 for browsing 90s web pages via Wayback Machine. Now, all browsers crash on Win3.x after a while, but I think NS3 does it less often than others Microsoft‘s Windows …

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Re: Are there regular users here with profession away from tech industry?

Posted on 2024-04-21, 15:46

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I work in marketing, never had a tech job. Also had a decidedly non-tech education (majored in history and literature, essentially)

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Re: Help creating my Windows 98 SE perfect clean installation

Posted on 2024-04-11, 23:24

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- MS Windows Security Update CD February 2004 (https://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=873&menustate=50,0) - DirectX 7.0a? (why not 9?) Updates/service packs are usually not that useful on retro gaming machines — if anything, they might actually bring some issues. Removing IE is usually …

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Re: To pnp or not to pnp

Posted on 2024-03-13, 12:43

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IMO, does not matter all that much. Especially if you don't have an extremely decked out system (with several soundcards, various controllers and you can safely disable things like COM/LPT ports) PnP cards might require some extra steps (like manually defining resources in Windows Device Manager or …

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Re: PC tower cases by year

Posted on 2024-03-01, 08:44

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Figured you guys might like this. This seems to be a website dedicated to the ATX form-factor (also stuff like NLX, mATX, FlexATX) and it has a list of case vendors. Not every vendor had their own homepage, but I figure it's still a pretty useful starting point for research into the late 90s case …

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Re: How about a MR-BIOS ROM file repository?

Posted on 2024-02-22, 13:07

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appiah4 wrote on 2024-02-22, 11:47: Is there an MR BIOS in our repo vor either ALi M1429G/1431 or 85C407/471? M1429 isn't referenced anywhere — could be that it was never made SIS471 is referenced, but no one has found one so far

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Re: How about a MR-BIOS ROM file repository?

Posted on 2024-02-22, 10:37

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redruM69 wrote on 2024-02-22, 00:01: Here's one to add to the list. I recently dumped Mr BIOS v3.43 for SiS 85C461V (SIS_40G) chipsets. https://archive.org/details/dsc-0888 Wow, great! So unusual to see such a recent BIOS for a 486 board. Which revision is your Asus board, btw?

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Re: Why Does It Seems Like Japanese Ports of US Made Games From Late 80's/Early 90's Are More Advanced Than The US Versi

Posted on 2024-02-13, 11:22

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by jheronimus

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I mean, Tandy 1000 would be the richest PC line in terms of video/audio capabilities for most of the 80s, I think. See what happened when Japanese games got ported to PC at the time, like Contra or Castlevania — they clearly catered to the lowest common denominator.

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Re: VOGONS Driver Library

Posted on 2024-02-04, 19:21

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douglar wrote on 2024-02-04, 19:06: I'll probably break up the EMS stuff by card and board so that it is easier to find if that's OK Absolutely!

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Re: VOGONS Driver Library

Posted on 2024-02-04, 14:55

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Here are two collections I did: The first one is every driver for MediaGX I could find: video, audio, IDE for Win9x, Win3.x, NT 3.51 and NT4. If anyone has a driver not present here, please let me know — particularly anything for DOS, Win 3.1 or OS/2 https://www.mediafire.com/file/r7apg68f72drcj5/ …

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Re: How about a MR-BIOS ROM file repository?

Posted on 2024-01-30, 14:47

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Yrouel wrote on 2024-01-30, 14:45: Got this I-Bus SBC today: […] Show full quote Got this I-Bus SBC today: Intel 82430HX MR BIOS V3.57 Build: V098I5MC Date: 05/27/98 This is very interesting. Not only is this a new Soc7 image, but it's also the first I see a MR BIOS firmware newer than 3.46.

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Re: Some questions regarding the 8088 platform..

Posted on 2024-01-29, 15:11

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I have been offered an 8088 board that is apparently not working. I have questions.. 1. Do all 8088 motherboards need XT PSUs? Are there XT boards made to the AT standard? 2. Do I need an XT keyboard to test the board? Do AT to XT adapters exist for keyboards? 1. XT power supplies have a built-in …

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