Re: Got another Asus P5PE-VM to replace the faulty one, but still having trouble booting. Help?

Posted on 2020-09-12, 08:08

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by aaronkatrini

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Start with the basics. A motherboard only needs CPU, GPU and Ram to post (and power of course). Make sure that you put in compatible and known working parts. Also if you can, post some photos of the motherboard, let's see if the caps haven't gone bad or if there is any broken traces on the PCB.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-03, 20:04

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by aaronkatrini

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Don't know how FedEX works, but once I shipped a card to Lithuania with DHL for about 13 euro. That was what the customer paid and what I was charged from DHL, it seemed crazy knowing that they usually charge 50+ euro for a shipment like that. I guess sometimes they make promotional deliveries to " …

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Re: Something for lovers of bad video cards (youtube)

Posted on 2020-08-24, 18:52

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by aaronkatrini

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That Alliance card was terrible! xD In comparison the Voodoo was wayyyy better! Excellent video as always! Hope to see the S3 Savage 2000 one day 😀

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Re: Riva tnt2 ultra OEM?

Posted on 2020-08-15, 09:55

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by aaronkatrini

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The layout of the cards, those ram chips on that position, the passive heatsink, dual Vga, I agree, 99.9999% it's a GF4MX. For $7, if it works it's not a bad card at all. And it will blow the Tnt2 Ultra, however it won't have that "high-end" and "ultra" status.

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-07-27, 13:09

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by aaronkatrini

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I can see even these few months 775 mobos going higher in price. :( 3-4 years ago everybody was upgrading and even the best ones were being sold for 15-20 euros if you knew where to search. But now, no way, you want a Deluxe series from ASUS you need to pay a lot more if you need one that is …

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-07-24, 20:46

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by aaronkatrini

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If I can add my suggestion to the "search criteria"... when looking for a specific card, taking the same ex. of the GF256, don't just search "GF256" but rather the commercial name, for ex. ASUS V6600 or Creative CT6970 ecc...

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-07-24, 18:11

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by aaronkatrini

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Couldn't resist posting this: Step 1 - Find local seller asking 100 euro for some old computer parts, say around 15-20 pieces. Step 2 - Ask price for two or three things I find interesting. Step 3 - 20 minutes later have your inbox filled with screenshots of ebay of the same stuff way overpriced. …

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Re: Help me find Jumper Settings / Manual for this unknown SS7 motherboard :)

Posted on 2020-07-19, 15:05

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by aaronkatrini

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Thank you so much !!! 😁 I'll keep myself busy now ... Cheers!

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Help me find Jumper Settings / Manual for this unknown SS7 motherboard :)

Posted on 2020-07-19, 13:50

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by aaronkatrini

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Hi all, I have this Super S7 motherboard I wanted to find the Jumper settings but I don't know the model/brand. I think it might be PCChips. Any help or advice is welcome. Here are some photos: https://imgur.com/a/5AT1k6n Thanks in advance 😀

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Re: Is this a decent PSU?

Posted on 2020-07-19, 06:25

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by aaronkatrini

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I'm no expert in PSUs, but usually an old one shouldn't be trusted with expensive and rare cards. I've never heard of this brand either. Usually the brand on the two big capacitors on the primary side should indicate the quality. Good brands use Japanese caps, lower quality PSUs use Chinese ones. It …

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Re: Voodoo 2 - how to test

Posted on 2020-07-03, 16:33

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by aaronkatrini

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If you install Fast Voodoo Drivers you also get two demos : Doughnut and 3060. If you run them, you should see the 3dfx logo pop in and you know it's using the Glide Api. Let them run for a couple of minutes if you get no artifacts you're good.

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Re: Ensoniq Voodoo Banshee issues

Posted on 2020-06-13, 11:27

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by aaronkatrini

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I had a Pci Banshee from Creative Labs. It didn't came with its original heatsink (saved from a scrap lot). I put a generic heatsink that wouldn't make proper contact with the chip and the card would lock up the system randomly. Found another heatsink that just perfect for the card and also put some …

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-06-12, 21:37

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by aaronkatrini

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This has become a really nice thread for letting go off some steam :) I quite like it! On the topic of sellers with ebay... I need to explain some thing for some people who might not know about it. To expand my collection and to get the possibility to pay for the cool stuff I get to play every day I …

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Re: Looking to upgrade from my ATI Radeon 7000 series card on my 98se build

Posted on 2020-06-12, 11:13

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by aaronkatrini

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$60 for a X1300 seems very expensive. Also that card wouldn't be compatible with Win98 as there are no drivers available. Go for the X#00 series or Nvidia Fx series card. Cheers

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Re: Collecting rants

Posted on 2020-06-11, 19:02

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by aaronkatrini

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The only thing I hate about collecting, is the impossibility to get something here in Italy because the seller doesn't ship, collect only. I live in Rome, but most of the good stuff comes from the northern Italy, and almost guarantee the people selling it are 60+ years old. No smartphone with …

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Re: Voodoo 5 Card Remake Project !

Posted on 2020-06-10, 18:48

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by aaronkatrini

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I agree with matze79, a V4 4500 (single chip) would make more sense. Cheaper, easier to source the components and it should do the job just fine IMO.

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Re: Looking for socket 7 motherboard info

Posted on 2020-06-10, 18:43

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by aaronkatrini

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Usually on the bottom (side) of the last ISA slot there is a sticker with the model number.

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Re: Motherboard with ISA & Universal AGP

Posted on 2020-06-07, 21:02

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by aaronkatrini

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There are plenty... Look for a socket 462 or socket 370 Motherboard with a Via chipset.

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Re: Reasonably priced VLB card

Posted on 2020-06-07, 20:32

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by aaronkatrini

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Keep an eye out for the Cirrus Logic ones, especially the 5428 and the 5429. I see you're based in the USA and I don't know about the availability there, but here in Europe they're pretty common.

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Re: Radeon 9700 Pro - Repair

Posted on 2020-06-06, 22:14

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by aaronkatrini

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One of the legs of the cap removed half of the pad, the other leg of the cap remained in the PCB. Seems it can be fixed, but you'd need a new identical cap. 😀

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