Re: Year 2003 Athlon XP Build - CoolerMaster Wave Master *Photo Heavy*

Posted on 2024-02-24, 21:07

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Essentially that was it! But when I tried it first it involved using a screwdriver to release the clips through the metal fins, and then the whole top came off. Then once the collar was off I could see it properly, and your explanation was spot on. Thanks!

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Re: Year 2003 Athlon XP Build - CoolerMaster Wave Master *Photo Heavy*

Posted on 2024-02-21, 20:53

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** 15/08/2016 Update ** Giving the Aero a good clean! Sorry, sorry.. I know this post is hideously old now, but I don't suppose you could tell me how I can get the plastic upper part off the aluminium block? I just got two of these coolers, and there is no help on the internet for how to take it …

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Re: What was the very first PCI-E graphics card?

Posted on 2023-10-20, 09:48

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Thanks! Also I just found https://hothardware.com/news/ati-pci-express- … deon-sneak-peek talking about the release of x300/x600/x800

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Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread

Posted on 2023-10-20, 09:05

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Hey gang, I have a 4CoreDual-VSTA and have tried a PCI-E 8400 GS in it - this one https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/Graphics-Card/GV-N84S-512I-rev-14#ov - but there is no video output. The same card works fine in a couple of other rando setups so I know it works, and I guess the mobo just won't work with …

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What was the very first PCI-E graphics card?

Posted on 2023-10-19, 19:45

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According to this post: https://www.anandtech.com/show/2365/4 the first pci-e 2.0 capable graphics card was the Geforce GT 8800 - but what about the first pci-e 1.0 card? Was there one or did everyone wait for 2.0 slots? It doesn't matter to me if it's a repurposed-to-pcie AGP card or fabbed …

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Re: QX9770 + HD 3850 AGP vs. 3DMark's and Games :)

Posted on 2023-06-08, 09:32

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If there's any interest I did a video on AGP 3850 vs AGP 4670 recently - https://youtu.be/jdw5Su5kpRE Motherboard: ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA (modded bios) RAM: 4gb (3.25gb in XP) Kingston Hyper-X DDR2 at 4-4-4-12 timings CPU: Core 2 E7600 at stock 3.06ghz

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Re: ABIT AB-BH6 with popped resistors

Posted on 2023-02-13, 15:52

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It seems the only problem is the lower USB socket no longer works - so not a biggie. The other one is fine and I have an expansion card in anyway!

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ABIT AB-BH6 with popped resistors

Posted on 2023-02-13, 09:47

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ABIT AB-BH6 query.. I have one of these in a lovely beige case and it works fine - which is great - but.. It has some popped resistors behind the USB sockets. Do I need to worry? I only found it when taking it to bits and doing an isopropyl clean - the cremated remains of the resistor just fell off …

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Re: Running 3dMark 2000 on modern hardware

Posted on 2023-02-05, 14:46

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Hi guys, I'm wanting to use 3dm2000 for some DX7 card benchmarks, but keep running into the same darned problem. The system is an Asrock 4CordDual-VSTA with a Core 2 Duo E7600 and no matter what I try it just sits in the task manager using 50% CPU. I've tried all the files listed through this thread …

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Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread

Posted on 2023-02-01, 19:00

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Mainly for using with AGP cards but with the option for PCIE

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Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread

Posted on 2023-02-01, 18:36

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Hi all, I'm thinking of moving away from my 4CoreDual-VSTA with an E7600 in favour of a 939Dual-SATA2 for the full speed PCIE. What would be the best affordable CPU I could get for one though? Opteron, Athlon 64 or Athlon 64 X2? Is an Athlon 64 X2 4600 close? I'm guessing there isn't anything that …

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Re: Intel i750 graphics card evolution. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of Intel's first graphics card

Posted on 2023-01-23, 19:03

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Mine came in a server 😉 https://youtube.com/shorts/eMcCu2nYPxw?feature=share I'm on the hunt for the cables myself!

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Re: Intel i750 graphics card evolution. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of Intel's first graphics card

Posted on 2023-01-23, 12:39

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I have one!!! Taken from an Apricot FT//e MCA server i'm trying to resuscitate 😀 Looks like an ACTIONMEDIA II Engineering Sample MCA Version - http://www.yjfy.com/collection/collection-0020.htm - although some of the chips are different..

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Re: PCI PowerVR Kyro 64MB with DVI

Posted on 2023-01-18, 16:39

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I know this is a really old topic, but i'm RAISING THE DEAD to say I just got my Hercules 4500 Kyro II card delivered. I'll be doing benchmarks and game testing on it soon ;) Obviously last post here was 10 years ago, but that's how quick I am to respond, and who knows - you may possible still be …

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Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread

Posted on 2023-01-10, 22:11

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I think this is a search that'll take a while!

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Re: Space battle screensavers

Posted on 2023-01-02, 07:18

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Excellent! On the older one my favourite theme pack is the first Babylon 5 one. Give em all a go!

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Space battle screensavers

Posted on 2023-01-02, 00:59

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Hi all. I've done a couple of videos showcasing the Beam Screensaver 1.73 & 2.00 from https://beamscreensaver.com/index.html They only work on old video card drivers and the developers gave me master keys for folks to install and use since the registration payment gateway has been defunct since …

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Re: ATI HD3850 AGP XP 32bit best drivers

Posted on 2022-12-08, 18:35

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by RETROKOMODO

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Thanks!

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Re: 3DMark2001 Advanced Pixel Shader test restarting pc?

Posted on 2022-10-28, 08:56

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Good to know as I haven't got round to doing this myself yet.

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Re: ATI HD3850 AGP XP 32bit best drivers

Posted on 2022-10-28, 08:06

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Morning all. I was wondering the same thing myself so I did a video on it. Thanks to Serpent Rider for that link - very useful list of drivers! Anyway - here are my findings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnCt-wbqPqw Essentially, either the 8.12 or 9.12 but if they perform rubbishly in games try …

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