Re: VGA Capture Thread

Posted on 2023-11-27, 20:50

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i bought a 20 eur amazon wonder, just because of the curiosity: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BW9MK247?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details the setup, what i used: p3 with asus v6800 as source (not the best analogue output) ossc for hdmi output apple mba m1 with obs what i really surprised: * it …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-27, 05:45

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Regarding the LG Dualup monitor, my train of thought was as follows: My Retro Room doubles as my home office, and currently, I have 2 x Dell 1440p monitors there for the work computer and 1 x Dell 2007FPB for my retro clients. If I replace the Dell 2007FPB with the Dualup + Retrotink 4k, I'll have: …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-26, 08:30

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I just don't see the point of that thing for gaming, retro or otherwise. Even for productivity purposes, I prefer a dual screen setup. If space is a concern/constraint, a dual monitor articulated arm setup makes more sense to me. But that's just my opinion/preference. i just started to use the ossc …

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Re: OSSC output ratios?

Posted on 2023-11-22, 13:56

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This looks quite promising. Lg ultrawide screen 1:1 mode (w/o 4:3 mode).

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OSSC output ratios?

Posted on 2023-11-22, 10:28

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hi, i am new at ossc, and i would like to use for dos modes. could somebody explain, if it is an integer multiplier, and not scaler - how does it possible, eg for 400p: * output 2x is 1280x800 (how expected): 16:10 ratio * output 3x is 1600x1200: 4:3 ratio or if it is possible to do the 4:3 with 3x, …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-17, 20:27

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No I meant does it matter what OS you run the game on? For instance would Windows 98 lock the refresh rate to 75Hz because its a user preference, while DOS will use 70Hz Dos uses a lot of different resolutions and frequencies, plus it depends on the card too. Eg 320x200 13h 70hz (640x400) 640x480 …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-16, 05:30

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I can recommend a Dell 2007fpb. It's 4:3 aspect, decent quality for the money, plenty of cheap ones about and has composite, s video inputs to go with dsub and dvi. I just got one and it's nice. I agree, with these potential caveats ( please correct me as needed): a) it frameskips 70Hz into 60Hz b) …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-13, 05:50

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Somebody knows these? http://www.widecorp.com/?act=shop.goods_view&GS=77&GC=GD0800 They use panasonic pro panels, very expensive, but sometimes they are available on the ebay cheaper. Eg do they have analogue input (via dvi)? The panel looks impressive…

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-09, 06:10

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It's not targeted for average Joe to begin with. But at least it has IPS Black, probably with ATW polariser. I do not think it is an ips black, those have typically 2000:1 contrast. Anyway it would be an ideal dos display: * 4:3 * modern ips with led backlight * nearest neighbor filter * 1200p for …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-11-08, 20:19

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eizo is serious: s2134, they refreshed after 10 years. https://www.techpowerup.com/310109/eizo-relea … d-control-rooms

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-24, 19:01

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This lg is possible also a not a bad choice for dos - but i found zero info about the retro usage. * ah-ips * 1200p * 70hz support

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Re: Early Pentium Chipset Comparison

Posted on 2023-10-20, 05:48

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Great work on those benchmarks, I don't know how I missed this thread before! I am very interested in doing a similar comparison myself, albeit with a more limited number of boards... There are two things in particular that I want to compare: 430NX vs 430FX using Async L2 on both, to see how much …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-19, 19:20

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If i want authentic look, i use a crt, and not an early lcd :) but if an lcd… i would bid to a late high gamut ips panel with led backlight and vga input (like the u3011) instead of some early tn panel. I also have a dell 2007fp, 4:3 ips, 1200p, but 60hz panel, and the backlight has a yellow tint ( …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-19, 18:10

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It depends on… it is not authentic for sure, but you cannot really cover the eg the 87-2005 era with a single display differently.

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-19, 17:04

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The Serpent Rider wrote on 2023-10-19, 16:35: arncht wrote on 2023-10-19, 05:15: Which modern display resolution is suitable for 200/240? 1200+ vertical lines. Alternatively, something with 960 lines (old 1280x1024 displays with custom scaling). Cool… but if the ideal monitor does not exist, you …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-19, 13:24

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Non standard ratios are very rare nowadays. From the past there is the u3011 dell, but it is a 10 years old 60hz display. It would be simpler, if you write models: * vga input with 70hz support * optimal for 200/240p * amiga 15khz support

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-19, 05:15

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Hi, i ordered this display because of the 15khz amiga support (not tried yet), but the dos vga 13h 70hz also looks native - the scrolls are smooth. It was just 110 eur from the amazon on prime days. The mode switching is also fast. It officially support 75Hz, so of course 13h 70Hz won't be a …

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Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware

Posted on 2023-10-18, 18:49

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Hi, i ordered this display because of the 15khz amiga support (not tried yet), but the dos vga 13h 70hz also looks native - the scrolls are smooth. It was just 110 eur from the amazon on prime days. The mode switching is also fast.

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Re: Gravis Ultrasound - Hardware Mixing Game List

Posted on 2023-09-20, 18:58

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reunion_(video_game) not sure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_Pinball

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Re: The Ultimate 486 Benchmark Comparison

Posted on 2023-08-14, 14:23

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Really nice bench… there is one thing at the conclusions, it would worth to check, which technologies were available at the specified year. Eg these highend scores based on very late 486 boards, setups, cpus - so if you want to compare, you should mention the typical use cases, which was really …

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