Re: A high end Multi Core (775 or AM3+) Windows XP build

Posted on 2021-03-02, 22:08

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Lazar81 wrote on 2021-03-02, 21:33: Will have look what's that youtube channel in your sig supposed to be... No vids there. I deleted them and moved them to Rumble, under my username. In the process of copying them to other platforms like BitChute and UgeTube. Should probably update my sig...

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Re: Have you desolder things from trash boards to fix things

Posted on 2021-03-02, 20:40

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I desoldered a bunch of tiny smd caps from one graphics card and soldered them to fix another. A microscope was an invaluable tool in that situation.

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Re: A high end Multi Core (775 or AM3+) Windows XP build

Posted on 2021-03-02, 17:05

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Since you already have a Core2 Duo rig, what would a C2Q bring for XP games? The fun in lga775 quads is getting a cheap lga771 Xeon e5450 rev E0, modding it to lga775, and overclocking to 4ghz on a good P45 board (I used an Asus P5Q). But a cheap E8600 C2D will overcklock even easier, and with less …

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Re: Best socket 775 CPU for Radeon HD 3850 AGP

Posted on 2021-02-14, 15:40

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Just get any decently fast Core2 Duo, even something like a cheap e7500 or e7600 that's rated for FSB 1066 will blow the doors off any P4. What's the point of using a P4 if you board supports Core2? Games from 2007 - 2010 will run better with a fast dual core, and typically don't benefit from quads …

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Re: Building project pentium II

Posted on 2021-02-10, 19:03

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You'll need low density memory modules for the 440BX or LX boards. So maximum of 256MB capacity per module, and if it's 256MB, then the memory module should have 8 memory chips on each side. Graphics - an AGP card that's backwards compatible with the 3.3v AGP 1.0 standard. The card should either …

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Re: Intel G41 iGPU questions

Posted on 2021-02-09, 14:48

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I only briefly tried the integrated GMA4500 in Windows, it gets around 1800 in 3dmark 05. That puts it somewhere in the ballpark of a Radeon 9600pro. So only passable for early DX9 games, and low-mid settings at that.

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Re: If we were to accept 15 years ago as retro....

Posted on 2021-02-08, 21:27

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Anything that came before some arbitrary technological shift can be called "vintage" for one reason or another. The P4 Netburst architecture was a technological dead end, and can be considered vintage simply for its outdated quirky nature, even if it's not particularly desirable. I'd expect to see a …

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Re: video card goes black after windows 98 splash screen

Posted on 2021-02-08, 15:50

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Try different Nvidia drivers too. Something newer than 45.23.

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Re: Win9x/ME compatible AMD PCI-Express vga?

Posted on 2021-02-02, 21:44

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The Radeon X600 series should also work with the 6.2 Win98 drivers, if you're looking for something cheaper and less power hungry.

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Re: Geforce 4 driver issues with 56.64 (98SE)

Posted on 2021-01-05, 07:17

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Wait until you try some of their later Windows 98 drivers, and find out that it breaks Windows shutdown, and the driver uninstaller is also broken. With Nvidia drivers on Windows 98 I often find them breaking game compatibility to completely ludicrous levels. Unfortunately there's no universally …

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Re: PS/2 Vs. USB for Windows 98 SE

Posted on 2021-01-03, 17:49

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A USB mouse needs to have internal PS/2 capability to work with a PS/2 adapter. You can't just use any USB mouse that way. The general rule of thumb is if the mouse was sold with the adapter when it was new, then it should work. I use a PS/2 keyboard and a USB optical mouse with a PS/2 adapter to …

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Re: Bizarre PCI issue with Asus TUSL2 and PCI cards-- Please help!

Posted on 2021-01-03, 17:14

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How are you getting files onto the machine? If you are using a USB 3 flash drive, don't do that. I found that on my several P3 and P4 machines with the ICH2 southbridge, I get file corruption when copying from from a USB 3 flash drive. A USB 2 drive works without problems.

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Re: Distorted In Game Text Win 98

Posted on 2020-12-19, 23:41

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It's a common problem with older games. Depending on the make and model of the card, it can cause distorted text and UI elements in 3D games. On Nvidia cards, there's a control panel setting to adjust texel origin which can fix the problem, but unfortunately I only saw it on drivers older than 45.23 …

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Re: Video card recommendation for late Windows 98 SE build (2000/2001)

Posted on 2020-12-12, 14:06

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A passively cooled Radeon 9000 or 9200. Or slightly faster 9000 pro if you can find one cheap. Just make sure you get the version with 128bit memory bus. I put a passive heatsink from a dead Matrox G200 onto a Radeon 9000 pro, and it works well. These cards actually have usable performance with …

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Re: Voodoo card(s) with K6-III+ or PIII

Posted on 2020-12-12, 06:47

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I tested Voodoo2 on Athlon64, and didn't notice any excessive temperature on the card. If you have a semi-modern case with good airflow, I wouldn't worry about overheating.

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Re: DOS/Windows 98SE build questions

Posted on 2020-12-12, 06:25

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Fx5500 is simply a faster clocked fx5200, and those were low end cards, slower than a gf4 ti4200. After having tested many cards, I'm going to disagree with what others have said. Ati cards, while on paper not supporting some niche features, are a lot less problematic than Nvidia. The radeon 9550 …

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Re: Post your 'current' PC

Posted on 2020-12-04, 22:45

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After using a Core i7 860 in my main PC for 11 years, I upgraded to Ryzen, along with other goodies like m.2, SATA3, USB 3.1, DDR4, etc. *Ryzen 3600 *MSI X470 *GTX 1070 *Asus Xonar X2 *Corsair Carbide 200R case, with functional 5.25 expansion bays and no glass. Still using Windows 7 as my main OS. …

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Garbage characters on faulty video card

Posted on 2020-11-09, 21:16

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On several occasions I dealt with faulty graphics cards that shows garbage characters instead of English letters, like shown in the attached photo. Any ideas what's causing the problem? Faulty video memory, corrupted video bios, dying graphics chip? Edit: The other thing I noticed is that there is a …

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Re: Do I need a 3dfx graphics?

Posted on 2020-11-07, 15:14

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My favorite method of playing Tomb Raider is the Anniversary remake. Also, if you have Unreal patched to 1.26, the D3D renderer is as good as Glide, no point running it on 3dfx cards. Dosbox ECE has Glide emulation for the old DOS Glide games.

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Re: What are people doing for cheap cases these days...

Posted on 2020-11-06, 04:21

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I like the Corsair Carbide 200R, but those are usually closer to $70-80. Theres also the Fractal Design Focus G, those are around $50. But anyways if want a metal case with expansion bays, instead of a glass box with blinky fans, I recommend you buy one now while any are still available.

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