Re: AMD 5x86 @200

Posted on 2019-07-09, 15:13

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by Intel486dx33

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I have mine stable at 160mhz. with jumpers at 4x40 at 2.2volts. I never tried 200mhz. but some mentioned that you need to increase the voltage. I would not go beyond the default recommended voltage. You will ruin your CPU. I did not find much of a performance increase going from 133mhz to 160mhz. So …

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Re: Barrel battery alternative ?

Posted on 2019-07-09, 15:09

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by Intel486dx33

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Thanks guy's, You gave me some solutions and options.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-07-09, 15:07

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by Intel486dx33

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Can I see a picture of this contraption? That sounds crazy Pics taken from https://allegro.pl/oferta/karta-wifi-symbol-spectrum24-isa-rzadka-8283090774 - apparently still for sale... Crazy ! I just use a Wifi extender with all my old computers. Just plug the ethernet cable in and your online. First …

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How to clean CPU and Zif socket ?

Posted on 2019-07-09, 14:57

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by Intel486dx33

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I was working on a 486 build last night and I used some cheap CPU heat-sink compound from china. It is okay but it separates in the tube and becomes mostly oil. So it ended up separating between the CPU and heat-sink and made a mess of the zif socket. The compound leaked all over the zif socket. So …

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Re: Socket 7 Build K62+

Posted on 2019-07-09, 01:17

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by Intel486dx33

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I was only able to downclock the CPU to 233mhz 66mhz bus with jumpers. Would setmul make it any slower. Otherthing I found out is this motherboard is permenant turbo, and I didn't find a way to turn that off. Turned out I could disable the internal and external cache in the bios. https://i.imgur. …

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Re: What is better for pure Dos and Win98 -Super socket 7(K6-III) or Slot 1/Socket 370 (PII/ PIII)? Where are differences?

Posted on 2019-07-08, 21:23

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by Intel486dx33

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I think this 486 build is a good build because you can down clock the CPU to 386sx-25mhz for for playing old DOS games and play modern DOS games at 100 or 133mhz. Phil done some i thing Pentium 200 zillions speeds test enable, disable caches and different clock speeds etc.. By the way K6-II+ at …

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Re: Socket 7 Build K62+

Posted on 2019-07-08, 21:16

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by Intel486dx33

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With an AMD K6-450 you can over clock to 550mhz. ( 5.5 x 100mhz ). With the turbo button enabled you can cut the CPU speed in half to 333mhz. In combination if you disable CPU L1 cache with "Setmul" utility you can reduce the CPU to a 200mhz speed.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-07-08, 17:36

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by Intel486dx33

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Finally found an IBM 365 for a half-way reasonable price. ebay seller images: http://i.imgur.com/kIIo7LWm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nDpD2F7m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/m33DBxxm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MKXYthqm.jpg I'll know in 7-17 days if the door survives the trip around the world. I have a couple IBM …

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Re: Maximum PC sep.2004 dream job ?

Posted on 2019-07-08, 16:15

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by Intel486dx33

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Hey, I have an idea ! Why doesn’t vogons create a YouTube channel where members can upload how-to videos and share their adventures and frustrations about old computer hardware. Vogons can manage it. But you might put LGR And Phil out of business.

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Re: What is better for pure Dos and Win98 -Super socket 7(K6-III) or Slot 1/Socket 370 (PII/ PIII)? Where are differences?

Posted on 2019-07-08, 16:08

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by Intel486dx33

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I think this 486 build is a good build because you can down clock the CPU to 386sx-25mhz for playing old DOS games and play modern DOS games at 100 or 133mhz. Build notes Intel 486dx4-100 vs. AMD 5x86-133 on LS-486 with SB AWE64

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Re: Maximum PC sep.2004 dream job ?

Posted on 2019-07-08, 15:39

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by Intel486dx33

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Knowledge of Computer repair is considered A+ certification today. Usually, Microsoft or UNIX operating systems certification is required too Along with basic Cisco networking certification and maybe some C programing. The more certifications you have the more money you can earn. But, i would not …

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Re: Maximum PC sep.2004 dream job ?

Posted on 2019-07-08, 14:38

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by Intel486dx33

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Hello ( Maximum PC magazine September 2004 ) I was just browsing parts and found this magical job announcement on page 97. :blush: "48000usd$/year.?" =43000eur/year - Wow that is 3500-3600eur/month for repairing PCs. https://books.google.fi/books?id=bAIAAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=fi#v=onepage …

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Barrel battery alternative ?

Posted on 2019-07-06, 19:13

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by Intel486dx33

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I have a 486 motherboard with a Barrel battery. There is also a jumper to use an external battery. Can I use a regular CR-2032 coin battery ? Or do I need to use a rechargeable Lithium LIR-2032 battery ? Also will these coin battery holders fit for replacing a barrel battery ?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-07-05, 01:11

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by Intel486dx33

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Awww, Nice ! Hard to find. I want silver one. Check out mine. Ultimate Audio / Gaming build - Terratec/SB Audigy2zs

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Re: What are you eating/drinking? (the vogons food thread)

Posted on 2019-07-04, 15:32

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by Intel486dx33

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Today’s breakfast. It’s getting HOT in the American south-west desert. And I don’t feel to good today So I’ll just have a fruit smoothie. These bags of fresh frozen fruit are so convenient. Yummm...

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Re: AMD 5x86 X5-133 (now with POD)

Posted on 2019-07-04, 00:36

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by Intel486dx33

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The purpose for building a 486 66/100mhz or AMD 5x86-133 is so you can downclock the CPU between 25mhz and 133mhz. You can do this with the Turbo switch cutting the CPU speed in half to 66mhz from 133mhz. and then with the "Setmul" utility reducing the CPU down to the performance of a 386sx-25mhz. …

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Re: AMD 5x86 X5-133 (now with POD)

Posted on 2019-07-03, 16:55

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by Intel486dx33

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How well did it play MP3 files with Winamp program on the AMD-5x86-133 and on the Intel Pentium overdrive CPU ?

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Re: What are you eating/drinking? (the vogons food thread)

Posted on 2019-07-03, 15:11

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by Intel486dx33

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A dozen donuts. I’ll just have a glazed donut and chocolate swirl croissant with my Starbucks coffee.

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S3 trio64 vs, S3 vision 968 ?

Posted on 2019-07-02, 02:59

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by Intel486dx33

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What is the difference between these two PCI graphics cards ? 1) STB S3 trio64 , 2mb. 2) Number 9 , S3 Vision 968 , 2mb For DOS and Win95/98 game play performance ?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-06-30, 15:19

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by Intel486dx33

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A couple Number 9 S3 Vision 968 PCI Video cards.

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