Re: AST Bravo LC2 4/33s (486) Multimedia computer ( 1993 )

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by Intel486dx33

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16mb of RAM is enough for DOS/Win3x My LC only came with 64kb cache. I was unable to upgrade to 256kb don’t know why. I tried lots of different DRAM chips and none would register with this motherboard. So I gave up. Anyways 256kb of cache will only give you about a 3% performance boost. If you …

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Re: Fast Ethernet on ISA

Posted on 2024-06-02, 12:31

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by Intel486dx33

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Which cards would you recommend for a ISA motherboard computer with Intel 486-dx4-100 CPU with 16mb or RAM ? I am currently using a 3com 3c509b which is a 10mb/s card. Works great but there is always room for improvement. I connect my old PC’s to a WIFI extender to give them network access on my …

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Re: Fast Ethernet on ISA

Posted on 2024-06-01, 21:16

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by Intel486dx33

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Do any of these 100mb/s ISA Ethernet cards work with 486 CPU ?

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-31, 11:49

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by Intel486dx33

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Phewww …….replacing this CMOS battery was a pain. So many screws and they are different sizes. They should make it easy to repair laptops because these will be used in Space too.

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Re: 486 DX4-100 OverDrive gaming build with 6 sound cards

Posted on 2024-05-29, 07:49

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by Intel486dx33

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Nice setup. What OS are you running ? I would use the Pentium Over drive CPU because you have some expensive and rare sound cards. The Pentium CPU plays games better so you will get the best sound out of those cards. Also a Fast Quiet CDROM like Sony 52x Nice case setup.

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Re: The King has left the Building.

Posted on 2024-05-27, 10:22

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by Intel486dx33

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Guys, The 1st. Gen. Pentium is the King of CPUs. It came in like a Wreaking ball and Obliterated the competition. Putting many computer companies Out of Business. It was the Pentium 2 that killed or had a massive impact on other computer companies such as SGI, DEC and Sun. The P2 with a decent AGP …

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Re: The King has left the Building.

Posted on 2024-05-27, 00:28

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by Intel486dx33

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Yeah, I think the popularity among the masses was most adorable and popular around 1997/98

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Re: The King has left the Building.

Posted on 2024-05-25, 22:15

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by Intel486dx33

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Come on Guys, The Pentium CPU took Win3x to Another level. This is how Win3x was suppose to run. Made it possible to play MP3’s on the computer. Ran WinNT 4.0, Win95, Win98, WinME and Win2000, Novell, including UnIX, Solaris x86, and Linux Networked the World. Nation Wide Networks. Allowed for 56k …

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Re: Need Help Buidling LucasArts Adventure Machine

Posted on 2024-05-25, 04:18

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by Intel486dx33

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You could use a CPU like the AMD K6@500mhz or Pentium 233 or AMD Duron@600mhz. These are Easy to Down clock and adjust the CPU Speed to play games at All Speeds. Use an S3 trio 64 2D DX video card with Voodoo-II 3DFX AWE32 or 64 sound card or Sound Blaster 16 compatible. Hard drive or CF-card IDE …

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-25, 03:59

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by Intel486dx33

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I use a TP-link WiFi Extender connected to this Thinkpad Ethernet port to access my Home Retro-NAS This is how I back up old computers Software and Download and install NEW Software onto these old computers. Works Great.

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Re: 1997 Pentium MMX Rebuild

Posted on 2024-05-25, 03:54

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by Intel486dx33

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To be period correct with 1997 you want to run hardware before Win-98 I build my 1997 computer with hardware that is plug-n-play with Win-95 The great thing about this is that the install is Super Easy and all the Drivers are build in the Win95 install disk. My Specs: Intel TX 430 chipset …

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-24, 11:26

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by Intel486dx33

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The CMOS battery is Dead and the Hard drive is working very SLOW. So I am just going to rebuild this laptop with New Battery, New hard drive and More RAM. Should be okay for playing games.

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-23, 17:35

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by Intel486dx33

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Yes, these keyboards are Very comfortable for typing.

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-23, 14:55

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by Intel486dx33

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Welcome to the Thinkpad gang! I have a 770E (with the MPEG2 decoder), 600x, T23, A22p (with the massive dock) , A30p, A31p, R52 (UXGA-modded), T400, X201 and an L390 Yoga. The L390 is the worst of them all due to the extremely overpowered CPU which runs way too hot in the tiny shell. Lenovo isn't …

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Re: Budget King AMD-K6 with 3DFX Voodoo Banshee

Posted on 2024-05-23, 08:59

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by Intel486dx33

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I remember I had Stability problems with the K6 back in the Day but I think it was my fault. Maybe I was using the wrong RAM type or Jumper settings. Or maybe it was the patches. But anyways it runs pretty good now. I like this little guy.

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-23, 08:53

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by Intel486dx33

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Yeah actually, I think I had a 14-inch thinkpad at work so it might have been a T41 or T42 It ran Win-2000 But I later purchased a Thinkpad 21p for myself which came with an ATI graphics chip.

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-23, 02:11

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by Intel486dx33

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Errius wrote on 2024-05-23, 00:45: "Space Cadet", a Heinlein book IIRC. Yeah, Quantium physics.

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Re: Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-22, 23:53

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by Intel486dx33

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Hey, I just realized that Pinball game is called “Space Coder” Ironic this is the laptop NASA took into Space.

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Thinkpad, A Better Place to Think.

Posted on 2024-05-22, 21:23

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by Intel486dx33

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Guys this is the Laptop NASA took into Space. This was my First Thinkpad laptop ( T43 ) I remember we used these at Work. Easy to Upgrade and Repair. These were my Favorite laptops. Plays games good too.

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Re: Budget King AMD-K6 with 3DFX Voodoo Banshee

Posted on 2024-05-22, 21:17

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by Intel486dx33

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From what I recall, the Celeron 300A was the top-runner when it come to price/performance for 1998. Especially clocked at 450 😎 but was it out in 98? Remember buying one with an ABiT BH6 some time in 99 🤔 maybe I just wasn't a first mover :lol: I also had that Abit Bx440 Motherboard. I remember I …

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