Re: 486 Multimedia dream build ( 1993/94 ).
Posted on 2020-02-08, 13:12
That’s a Win95 game. I am only testing DOS and Win3x games.
Re: 286/386/486 - How low can you go ?
Posted on 2020-02-07, 16:41
For as low as you can go. My parents' first computer, was a 286 8mhz, EGA gfx, 640k Ram and PC speaker. It ran 3D Stunts, Stuntcar racer, Battle Chess, Sim City, Sim Life, Sim Earth, North And South, Commander Keen, Monkey Island and all sort of games like that just fine. That’s what I want to know …
Re: Pci cards roundup on dos
Posted on 2020-02-07, 11:25
Why don’t add a column to your spread sheet for total score of all the benchmarks to which card has the best overall score.
286/386/486 - How slow can you go ?
Posted on 2020-02-07, 10:49
I would like to know what is the lowest speed to run a computer at to play DOS games ? I considering wether or not to build a 286 or 386 computer ? But I ask do I need one ? My current 486dx4-100 computer can be down clocked to a 286@20mhz. Using the “turbo” switch and “Setmul” utility. Do I need to …
Re: 486 Multimedia dream build ( 1993/94 ).
Posted on 2020-02-07, 01:37
I am currently testing this computer with games and demos So far so good. It works good. Very stable.
Re: Sound Blaster Pro 2.0 NOT playing MIDI files ?
Posted on 2020-02-07, 01:33
Jo22 wrote on 2020-02-06, 22:23: Hi, are the MIDI Mapper and the [MCI] device f0r MIDI installed ? They can be installed in Control Panel -> Drivers. Yes, They are installed. Should I try to reinstall ?
Sound Blaster Pro 2.0 NOT playing MIDI files ?
Posted on 2020-02-06, 19:08
I have my Sound Blaster Pro 2.0 all setup with DOS 6.22 and Win3.11 In DOS it works great and everything works and it can play MIDI files. I just have to load PLAYMIDI.EXE in autoexec.bat However when I start WIn3.11 the wave files play fine and CDROMs play fine. But MIDI’s don’t play ? When I try …
Re: Bought these (retro) software/OS today
Posted on 2020-02-06, 03:56
More photos
Re: Bought these (retro) software/OS today
Posted on 2020-02-06, 03:55
Just a bunch of old stuff to try out my 486 computer.
Re: Help me build a Fatal1ty case computer.
Posted on 2020-02-05, 19:51
“ This is a great case and can be a bit hard to find, congrats! “ Yeah, Last year there was a guy on eBay selling these NEW for about $200 They sold out in a week. If I am going to build a computer I want to use only the best computer case. I just have found out over the many years that a good …
Re: Help me build a Fatal1ty case computer.
Posted on 2020-02-05, 19:29
What did “Fatal1ty” represent? Was it a game ?
Help me build a Fatal1ty case computer.
Posted on 2020-02-05, 18:45
I have this Fatal1ty computer case. It is really high quality construction. Made of THICK Aluminum. It’s HEAVY and a strong solid case. With a glass side panel. Question: Why did Jonathan Wendel use this “Fatal1ty” name? What does it mean for these computer parts ? What should I do with it ? I want …
Re: Help me build a Lian Li Snail case computer ?
Posted on 2020-02-05, 18:36
I am going to put this off for now. I may never do anything with this case because it is too BIG and I don’t have anywhere to put it but my garage.
Re: 486 Multimedia dream build ( 1994 )
Posted on 2020-02-05, 17:14
More photos: Conner 240mb Hard drive from 1993 Intel 486dx4-100 CPU with fan/heatsink 4x CDROM drive. I have a question about your CPU cooler. I'm using one of these on a 5x86, but it is the same. However the label that yours is showing in the 'up' position, is actually down against the heatsink. …
Re: InWin A500 and some other good stuff build.
Posted on 2020-02-05, 17:09
I use to have one of these back in the 1990’s I think I had a P2-400 in it. It’s a nice lookin case but from I remember I did not like all the sheet metal on the side. It was hard to work around. There are some models of this case that don’t have this large sheet metal on the side. I don’t know if …
Re: Early 90s 386 build as close to period correct as possible.
Posted on 2020-02-04, 14:48
I really like the “ticking” noise from those old Connor drives but they did tend to develop bad sectors. They use to sell for $1 per megabyte back in 1993. So that 120mb. hard-drive costs $120 Also, I had a 14” Non-interlaced monitor back in 1993.
Re: 486 Multimedia dream build ( 1993/94 ).
Posted on 2020-02-04, 12:49
Yes, this is a 1993/94 dream build. So I want the best components possible for that time period. I except for the CD-ROM drive i think everything else is period correct. The SB16 Pro 2.0 is setup correctly and sounds okay with the Advent 2.1 speakers I am using. So I am going to stick with this …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-02-02, 19:16
Alrighty folks.. Another year has come and gone and that means it's time for my annual collection update pictures! The shelves are a little more full after a good run of collecting in 2019, and the start of 2020 looks to be no different. Most of what I collect now is extremely specific or I'll jump …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2020-02-02, 03:10
Alrighty folks.. Another year has come and gone and that means it's time for my annual collection update pictures! The shelves are a little more full after a good run of collecting in 2019, and the start of 2020 looks to be no different. Most of what I collect now is extremely specific or I'll jump …
Re: 486 Multimedia dream build ( 1993/94 ).
Posted on 2020-02-01, 20:13
Any ideas on how i can make this a better 1993/94 computer ? LA or wavetable synthesis. MT-32, GUS, or high-quality GM sound card/daughterboard (preferably all). The Sound Blaster Pro already has a Yamaha YMF chip. It does not have a connector for a daughterboard. I would have to get something like …
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