Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-11-21, 20:57

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Beastie Boys - Hold It Now, Hit It Slot 1 "trash" fresh from the gutter The slotted CPUs hold a special place in my "little" collection. Over the years my "taste" has formed and in my book A comes in front of 1 if you ask what I prefer but they are also way harder to come by. I don't have to …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-11-19, 21:15

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Los Del Rio - Macarena Finally! I got one of my old computers back! I retired this relic of times gone by and I'm prepared to make it GREAT AGAIN!!! This puppy has a lot of miles under its hood! I sold it in 2007 after I used it around 3 years. Since then it has worked around the clock at my aunts …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-11-04, 19:59

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You should always use 99% IPA - the clear/transparent type. Lower concentrations could mean other components in the alcohol that could create some problems. Usually I saw 91% IPA in "technical alcohol" and that stuff sometimes has some colorant in it that might change the color of PCI slots on some …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-11-01, 19:20

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Good thing that I wasn't screwed and the card lived to tell the tale. :D There's nothing that I can't fix as I can do it in the MIX!!! https://i.postimg.cc/BLbwqVwR/PRW-FM20-231.jpg Where I live the flea markets are closed indefinitely. The only upside is that I have a lot of stuff that needs …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-31, 08:37

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YEP! TRUE WORDS MY FRIEND!!! ROCK ON!!! The next episodes will represent a return to the not so distant past. :D 20+ years ago ain't that much, or is it? :D Time as we all know is kind of relative. :D https://i.postimg.cc/tszSM8qF/PRW-FM20-229.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bGNCcLrW/PRW-FM20-230.jpg More …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-30, 20:39

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Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters After so much "red meat" aka 2x dead ATI 9800 PRO cards, I was in dire need of something "green" . You can eat meat all day long but you also need some fruits and vegetables, the green stuff. Besides, the three dead ATI 9800 PRO from my collection that went Beyond the …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-19, 20:30

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Thanks peido. :) Me too. Just last weekend I almost bought another Mitsumi CRMC-FX001D CD ROM but it was missing the tray face plate, plus another 8x and 2x CD-ROM units but I said I need to chill and I took a cold shower. So NO PURCHASE FOR ME!!! :D Next episode will feature something newer but I …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-16, 20:00

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MI-mi-MI-mi-MI- (clears throat) MITSUMI! There is no secret that I absolutely love optical disk drives. Here I'm mainly talking about the old optical units that have a low speed rating. If I would have to give an explanation for this fact then I'll have to say that I think it is because I was …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-11, 14:40

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NEXT EPISODE: Double the speed Double the fun ?! More later.

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-10, 22:01

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You bet! :D After vinegar, rust remover solution and other chemical there was no way to avoid a well deserved bath with good ol' H20. :) Then came IPA 99% and a good ol' air compressor. :D Also let's no forget fine detailing galore. :D The thing is that I didn't power it up yet. I'm sure that it …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-10, 17:41

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Thanks 😀 More to come. Now that I got the ATI stuff out of my system I can concentrate on other projects. Just a sneak peek below.

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-10, 16:03

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At least the cooler turned out fine! Not a total loss ha ha Yep. :D I wanted a copper VF700 for some time and I got it the end. :D Someone put a great cooler on it but left on that bloody die shim! Even with the shim the contact is pretty good. :D I'm pretty sure that back in the day I would've …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-10-09, 18:09

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Status Quo - In The Army Now ATI Radeon 9800 PRO or should I say Zalman VF700-Cu (I wonder ...) Another ATI 9800 PRO 128MB another deception . Truth be told I wasn't without blame . No, this card didn't die because of me it's just that I did mistake after mistake worse than a beginner. Looking back …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-09-28, 14:03

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Yep, 5W-40 Fully Synthetic for me, only the best for my fans! :D Hi my fellow motorist! :) The next story will feature another f..ked up ATI Radeon 9800 PRO ... :D https://i.postimg.cc/k6W2fz8N/PRW-FM20-221.jpg In this episode I will present one of my very few mistakes. :D Not everything is just …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-09-28, 13:51

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I've also had nothing but hell with Radeon cards. They're either dead or I have software issues. Sad but true. A few years ago I found a mint ATI 8500 AIW and to my surprise it was showing artifacts like crazy. I found way more damaged cards that were still alive and kicking. Luck of the draw I …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-09-27, 21:35

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😁 Thanks. 😁 The next episode will feature another ATI 9800 PRO and guess what ... 😁

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-09-27, 21:01

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Embalmed for posterity! 😁

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-09-27, 20:29

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His EXCALIBUR ATI 9800PRO 128MB AGP IceQ I was going to start this episode on an entire different tone but I told myself what the heck? With all these components and parts all I get in return is PARTY NON STOP! :D (Pirupa ‘Party Non Stop’ - Official Video) Pirupa ‘Party Non Stop’ - Official Video …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-08-19, 15:58

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No problem :). Actually There are two flea markets in Brasov. One run by a private owner with an entry fee of 0.5 EUR and one ran by the local authorities with a free entry. The sellers are there usually between 08.00-14.00 each Saturday and Sunday. :D I don't guarantee any loot drops though! :D The …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2020-08-18, 20:04

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I try to do my best. :) Thanks for the kind words. Before the pandemic we used to get stuff from Italy and Germany on a regular basis. So much that I was very selective with I bought. Stuff from 20-25 years ago. Another source was UK. You would find warranty stickers and data on HDDs so you knew …

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