Re: Socket 7 Motherboard Recommendations
Posted on 2020-10-15, 17:56
In that case, go for ATX Intel motherboard. Some already have OPL3 Yamaha sound chip integrated.
Re: Windows XP+7 GPU
Posted on 2020-10-15, 12:50
I would argue that that DX10+ cards are the best way to experience Glide emulation. Because, quite ironically, only DX10+ hardware is capable to replicate smooth texture filtering from good pre-DX7 era hardware like Voodoo 2-5, G400 or TNT.
Re: Socket 7 Motherboard Recommendations
Posted on 2020-10-15, 12:45
If you drop Tillamook requirement, you can easily find ATX Socket 7 board from Intel. Although I don't know if they can or can't boot with Tillamook, at least Intel motherboard can boot with unknown CPUs like AMD K6.
Re: Older DirectX games lack texture (bilinear) filtering - Win98
Posted on 2020-10-14, 15:34
I've noticed that older (DirectX 7 and below?) games do not have any texture filtering Some might view it as a feature, huehuehue.
Re: Gigabyte GA-5AA and K6-2+ CPU - Any known incompatibilities?
Posted on 2020-10-14, 09:35
Rev. 2.2 and 3.2 support K6plus from the box.
Re: Best motherboard for Socket 775 Prescott 533MHz FSB ?
Posted on 2020-10-14, 08:42
P35/P45 motherboard.
Re: Info on the Diamond Monster Sound MX300
Posted on 2020-10-13, 20:43
For me it was something stupid: I like the brand. Even more funnier, when you know that these cards were made by Aureal for Diamond. Later Aureal sold them branded as SQ2200.
Re: Info on the Diamond Monster Sound MX300
Posted on 2020-10-13, 19:44
Am I missing something? GOLD CONNECTORS!!!111
Re: Info on the Diamond Monster Sound MX300
Posted on 2020-10-13, 19:21
You don't need MX25 card: https://www.dearhoney.idv.tw/SoundCard/Vortex … sing_cmedia.htm
Re: Rage 128 Pro AGP vs. e-TNT2 Vanta LT (8MB) AGP
Posted on 2020-10-13, 17:40
Brand.
Re: Rage 128 Pro AGP vs. e-TNT2 Vanta LT (8MB) AGP
Posted on 2020-10-13, 16:57
That's Sparkle. Most likely average image quality.
Re: Rage 128 Pro AGP vs. e-TNT2 Vanta LT (8MB) AGP
Posted on 2020-10-13, 11:39
For DOS, Vanta LT would be better. VBE 3.0 support and better performance. Image quality may vary, but I had good experience with reference OEM Vanta LT card.
Re: Any compelling reason for Socket 5/7 build if I have SS7 boards?
Posted on 2020-10-13, 11:32
Depends. If you're not into benchmarking, keep only ATX S7 boards.
Re: Rage 128 Pro AGP vs. e-TNT2 Vanta LT (8MB) AGP
Posted on 2020-10-13, 02:22
Obviously Vanta LT.
Re: Athlon XP VS Pentium 4 (478 Prescott) for 2003 build?
Posted on 2020-10-12, 16:32
and SATA SATA is semi-useless on KT880 due to hardware bug with SATAII drives.
Re: BENCHMARKS: Slot A (GA-7IXE & 750 MHz Pluto/700 MHz Thunderbird) vs Slot 1 (Gigabyte GA-BX2000+ & 750/1000 MHz P3 Co
Posted on 2020-10-12, 15:44
Well, for starters, I'm still trying to understand why the Pluto is faster than both the Thunderbird and the Coppermine. Because Thunderbird wasn't direct upgrade over Pluto/Orion, it was mostly cost reduction for OEM and future Socket A release. 750 Mhz Pluto has 512 Kb 300 Mhz L2 cache working …
Re: Windows XP+7 GPU
Posted on 2020-10-12, 08:46
I would suggest GTX 280, because you can voltmod it via BIOS.
Re: Protection caps for 4-pin molex connectors
Posted on 2020-10-12, 04:31
Well, it could happen to a motherboard near you as well, so... better safe than sorry Never heard or saw that happening to someone, unless it was made on purpose, i.e. forcefully inserted. And those caps are listed as protection from dust, which seem useless in your typical PC, maintained on …
Re: Iconic Sound Blaster CT numbers
Posted on 2020-10-12, 03:51
I found a free wall in my house and I am going to replicate the display unit installation I've done earlier for my GUS card collection Ah, replicated Deus Ex Human Revolution meme.
Re: Protection caps for 4-pin molex connectors
Posted on 2020-10-11, 22:12
I don't see any practical use to them.
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