Re: I don't understand all the hate for the Nvidia FX series

Posted on 2019-02-13, 04:22

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by W Gruffydd

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Performance wise, the FX series was a notable loss by Nvidia to ATI in the graphics card wars, for reasons already mentioned. Heaping praise on the FX line due to its unexpected, ex post facto retro ability must always be accompanied by this caveat, lest history be rewritten.

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Re: Did you run Quake with the 'double' HUD (the default screen size)?

Posted on 2018-12-02, 17:56

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by W Gruffydd

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I've decided to benchmark with the default screen size (full HUD). This is also how many review sites benched the game upon release. I mostly play glQuake, not the original software rendered version. Status bars take up less space at higher resolutions. image I forgot to mention, if you're indeed …

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Re: Do I have a bad AWE64 Gold?

Posted on 2018-12-02, 17:41

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by W Gruffydd

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Small update: this adapter doesn't fit the AWE64 Gold, the male RCA plugs are a bit too far apart. This adapter fits nicely, with just a hairs gap between the RCA plugs when inserted. I haven't compared the sound yet to my overpriced, non-gold version.

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Re: Did you run Quake with the 'double' HUD (the default screen size)?

Posted on 2018-11-27, 01:28

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by W Gruffydd

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They're called status bars. Regardless of the etymology of HUD and what these things were were originally called, it's common gamer parlance for HUD to mean any graphic overlay of important info, whether in bar form or not. I mostly play glQuake, not the original software rendered version. Status …

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Did you run Quake with the 'double' HUD (the default screen size)?

Posted on 2018-11-26, 05:34

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by W Gruffydd

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https://abload.de/img/q_defaulthudc3i1w.jpg Default Quake screen size showed two HUDs: 1) Armor / Health / Ammo etc 2) All ammo / Mutliplayer leaderboard (top four, frags/player color only) All weapons / Keys / Powerups / Runes I tried using both, but quickly found the top HUD to be superfluous, …

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Re: Do I have a bad AWE64 Gold?

Posted on 2018-11-26, 04:32

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by W Gruffydd

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My gold-plated connectors kept getting delayed in the mail, so I broke down and bought this from a local brick and mortar store. I doubt it will sound any different from the ones I purchased, but I'll let you know. Also, I discovered that I didn't need to do anything Phil did in his video to get …

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Re: Do I have a bad AWE64 Gold?

Posted on 2018-11-20, 02:01

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by W Gruffydd

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The adapter I use is just a dual male RCA to female 3.5mm stereo jack. I meant more which brand. I ordered this and this yesterday. For the latter, I'm not sure if the AWE64 Gold RCA jacks are standardly spaced, but for 65 cents, why not? If it works it will be more compact. Is anyone actually …

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Re: Do I have a bad AWE64 Gold?

Posted on 2018-11-18, 06:16

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by W Gruffydd

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Lin-IN is for recording. You need to use Line-OUT if you are using an amplifier or Speaker-OUT if you are using headphones or regular speakers. For the awe64 gold, you want to use the RCA connectors and an adapter for your headphones/speakers. Thank you. I looked at the RCA inputs and knew I had …

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More Evidence that GeForce 256 DDR was released in 1999

Posted on 2018-11-18, 02:51

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by W Gruffydd

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I always thought the DDR version of the GeForce 256 was released in 2000. Then someone posted their December 23, 1999 receipt for GeForce 256 DDR. Now I've gotten my hands on a GeForce 256 DDR with 1999 manufacturing dates on everything. Creative Labs 3D Blaster Annihilator Pro, Model CT6970. This …

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Do I have a bad AWE64 Gold?

Posted on 2018-11-18, 01:39

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by W Gruffydd

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I get no sound in Windows or Windows MS-DOS Mode, using Line-In with either headphones or 2.1 speakers. AWE64 Gold model CT4390- caps look good, no traces appear to be damaged. Abit AB-LX6 (440LX chipset)- bottom two ISA slots recognize the AWE64, but top ISA slot next to bottom PCI slot won't …

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Re: Chenbro SR20503 - modern(ish) retro case review

Posted on 2018-10-25, 05:31

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by W Gruffydd

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I wasn't ready to give up on her just yet. I removed most of the PSU tray for use with bottom-intake PSUs and added a bracket to compensate for lost support. While I had the dremel out, I also removed the fan grills. https://abload.de/thumb/dscn5510a6gfvr.jpg https://abload.de/thumb/dscn5598ad0dt4. …

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Re: Chenbro SR20503 - modern(ish) retro case review

Posted on 2018-10-25, 03:21

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by W Gruffydd

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I also used a Chenbro SR209 for retro build I like that one a lot better but I never tried the one your talking about here are some picture. Note I put woodgrain on it 20180911_095833_min.jpg 20180911_095839_min.jpg 20180911_095849_min.jpg The SR209 is another retro-looking option that is available …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-09-18, 02:00

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by W Gruffydd

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Bought an OZC ModStream 520W PSU--new, but circa 2004--for the 5V rail: 52A, with 260W when combined with 3.3V. https://abload.de/thumb/dscn5554aa1is6.jpg 5V: +6%,over tolerance :dead: 3.3V: +3%, okay 12V: -4.16%, okay 5VSB: +4%, okay -12V: -0.83%, okay PG: +14% over recommended :dead: https:// …

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Chenbro SR20503 - modern(ish) retro case review

Posted on 2018-09-11, 19:47

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by W Gruffydd

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Another Vogons member spotted the Chenbro SR20503 on ebay for a possible retro build. Like them, I am also considering this case for its relatively-retro bezel, decent cooling options, and new/old stock availability (while it lasts). Here are my initial impressions. Keep in mind that these are only …

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Re: Benchmarking every 90's 3D Accelerator :)

Posted on 2018-09-04, 05:25

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by W Gruffydd

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Someone didn't really look at the aforementioned sources :lol: . Seriously though what more do you need than what Vintage3D or the 3D Accelerator Capture thread offer? Those links provide valuable insights. Heck, I wouldn't be limiting dates of hardware manufacture for my period-correct builds …

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Re: ATI cards for retro builds... any benefits?

Posted on 2018-09-02, 20:45

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by W Gruffydd

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Are we saying here that no 3D game from the Windows 9x era (arguably 1997-2000) benefited more visually, in features or peformance, from an ATI card? I'm particularly interested in the Rage Fury MAXX, which appears to have taken the briefiest lead over the GeForce SDR before the Geforce DDR was …

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Re: Benchmarking every 90's 3D Accelerator :)

Posted on 2018-09-02, 20:29

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by W Gruffydd

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First off, the idea is to compare videocards as regards Image Quality, DVD playback and of course Games . Well, let's talk about the first two, as they are easy. As far as IQ goes, I'll try each card and give my thoughts on IQ on the desktop plus I will list maximum resolution and refresh rate, …

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Re: ATI cards for retro builds... any benefits?

Posted on 2018-08-31, 19:59

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by W Gruffydd

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Are we saying here that no 3D game from the Windows 9x era (arguably 1997-2000) benefited more visually, in features or peformance, from an ATI card? I'm particularly interested in the Rage Fury MAXX, which appears to have taken the briefiest lead over the GeForce SDR before the Geforce DDR was …

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Re: What were the historical prices on high-end GPUs?

Posted on 2018-08-31, 19:11

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by W Gruffydd

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Others have suggested factoring in inflation, but please allow me to be blunt: Adjusting for inflation in any GPU price report is required for the results to have meaning in the current market. It is not optional, and any report without it must be disregarded, regardless of how much effort was put …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-08-19, 20:28

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by W Gruffydd

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Why were you expecting to have DDR memory? Neither the KT133 nor the KT133A support DDR. And the 3 memory sockets should tell the story. KT266 was the first VIA chipset (for AMD) to support DDR. Doh! I certainly mixed up my timelines. Hopefully I can find an AMD 760-based board with DDR from 2000, …

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