Re: What to consider when deciding AHCI vs IDE, UEFI vs LEGACY on dual booting Windows XP and Windows 7.

Posted on 2024-01-09, 11:20

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by Killermac

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Is it possible that having it installed on AHCI caused this, or is there some other possible reason? I apparently found the problem and wanted to share, although I feel a little embarrassed and it's not related to the original question. I thought I had installed the sound card driver, but I didn't …

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Re: What to consider when deciding AHCI vs IDE, UEFI vs LEGACY on dual booting Windows XP and Windows 7.

Posted on 2024-01-07, 23:55

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by Killermac

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Thank you guys! I used the Legacy and AHCI combination and now my operating systems are well installed and clean. But I'm not sure if I broke anything. Previously, games on Windows 7 (Diablo II 1.14d version and Death Rally, two examples I just tested) started and exited quickly and without any …

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What to consider when deciding AHCI vs IDE, UEFI vs LEGACY on dual booting Windows XP and Windows 7.

Posted on 2024-01-06, 20:02

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by Killermac

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The title. I understand the difference between the two in both cases, but I would like to know from more experienced people if there are underlying conditions that I should be aware of when deciding. Specs: Windows XP 32-bit version, installed from a sealed copy Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit version …

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Re: Ultimate Windows XP Build (Intel i7-3770k / GTX 980Ti / 24" Asus ProArt display / X-Fi Titanium)

Posted on 2023-12-29, 00:11

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by Killermac

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How's the Asus PA248QV for XP gaming doing? I was thinking of getting a 16:10 for my upcoming more powerful XP build (currently have an EIZO S2133BK) to stretch its legs into 1920x1200. I started looking at used 16:10 displays but then saw the PA248QV new is pretty reasonable. For slightly older …

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Re: My Retro Gaming Rig

Posted on 2023-08-12, 01:19

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by Killermac

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Hey All, The Sony CRX230A-U CDRW that I purchased arrived and I installed it this evening , replacing the Daewoo CD drive that was in it. Now I'll be able to conveniently burn CD's on my Retro rig, etc. While installing it, I took the opportunity to take some better pics as shown below. BTW, the …

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Re: Games for AMD K6-III+ with Voodoo-3 ?

Posted on 2023-08-12, 00:40

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by Killermac

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Nice clean build. I'm building one similar to this one. If you don't mind, what range of DOS games can you play? How early can you go? Have there been any games that are speed sensitive enough to not run well?

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Re: My Retro Gaming Rig

Posted on 2023-08-05, 22:42

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by Killermac

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Welcome, Tony! It's wonderful to have you here! I'm Gabriel. Something tells me you like cars, but I'm still not sure what! Haha Was it easy to find these parts, or did you find the computer pre-built? Was there a challenge to set everything up?

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Re: Ultimate Windows XP Build (Intel i7-3770k / GTX 980Ti / 24" Asus ProArt display / X-Fi Titanium)

Posted on 2023-08-04, 13:39

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by Killermac

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Was there any particular reason for choosing a 750w PSU? I'm considering buying a 650w for my build.

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Re: Suggestions on audio cards for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-07-06, 23:07

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by Killermac

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All regular (Platinum, Music, etc) X-Fi PCI cards have connector for I/O external drive from Elite Pro package. I/O drive have its own DAC for headphones. Oh, notes taken. Thank you! To be absolutely honest, I've never had a sound card before in any computer. I don't know the difference between the …

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Re: Suggestions on audio cards for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-07-05, 15:55

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by Killermac

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Update: I bought an Audigy 2 ZS with the justification that, eventually, it will leave this Windows XP/7 machine and go to a machine dedicated only to Windows 98/DOS Gaming So what would be a great "upgrade" if I want to have something more high end with 7.1 headphone support? I remember having …

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Re: Suggestions on audio cards for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-07-05, 15:44

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by Killermac

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Thanks everyone for the responses. The X-Fi series of cards is generally a mess to sort out. If you do go for an X-Fi card you want one with the EMU20K1 or EMU20K2 processors. Ultimately it comes down to which versions of EAX you want to have. The Audigy series supports up to EAX 4.0 whereas the X- …

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Re: Suggestions on audio cards for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-07-05, 01:55

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by Killermac

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Update: I also found an X-Fi Elite Pro 7.1 SB0550EP, which is very close to the value of the new Creative X-fi Fatal1ty, however, this Elite Pro is used and does not come with that control device.

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Suggestions on audio cards for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-07-05, 01:49

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by Killermac

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Guys, I'm having a little trouble choosing a sound card for my Windows XP 32-bit computer. Could you give me some light on this matter? I found a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 7.1 at a relatively high price, but possible. I also found a Creative X-fi Fatal1ty which is confusing me. In the …

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Re: Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-04-25, 18:19

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by Killermac

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Update: Today I had the pleasure of receiving the first part of this computer. It's funny that I felt so much more euphoric and happy receiving them than when I received the parts for my modern computer. I found them on a used electronics sales site here in Brazil, the ad was very detailed with a …

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Re: Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-04-12, 17:23

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by Killermac

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After some considerations in my previous topic, the idea of ​​having a Windows XP 32-bit computer for legacy gaming is easier to get. What is the most I can have in terms of hardware within these OS limitations? If this topic is about old legacy gaming on XP, then in my opinion, a 3770k-level CPU …

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Re: Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-04-12, 05:49

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by Killermac

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And I just bought it! I'm so excited! Thanks a lot for answering me! =] @Sombrero I found an i7-3770S for 16 dollars less than the conventional version. Are things that expensive in your country too? (Sorry, I didn't learned how to quote here yet) Now there are four questions left, three of which …

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Re: Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-04-12, 04:37

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by Killermac

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Hi everyone! So, things started to happen and I have some updates. I've already started shopping for parts for my Windows XP computer, following the directions you gave me in this and last post. My idea has changed a bit, and I'm going to dual boot this machine. I've found that while I enjoy playing …

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Re: Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-03-17, 21:43

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by Killermac

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I have an 'ultimate' 32-bit XP built. It's designed to be as fast as possible while also retaining as much compatibility as possible. Main specs are: CPU: i7-3770k CPU MB: Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen 3 motherboard GPU: eVGA GeForce GTX 980Ti RAM: 2x2GB DDR3 (4GB total) Sound card: Creative Labs X-Fi …

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Latest hardware for a Windows XP 32-bit computer.

Posted on 2023-03-17, 20:34

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by Killermac

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After some considerations in my previous topic, the idea of ​​having a Windows XP 32-bit computer for legacy gaming is easier to get. What is the most I can have in terms of hardware within these OS limitations? And by the way, I've read about some tweaks regarding the RAM limitation of Windows 32- …

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Re: Kinda lost building my legacy gaming setups and I need YOUR HELP *points finger*

Posted on 2023-03-04, 14:31

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by Killermac

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On the plus side I don't think it'll cause much problems. With its ISA slot it should cover majority of dos gaming. It won't be able to play later Win98 games but your XP rig may be able to cover these. Oh, sorry if I didn’t understand it, English is not my main language, but do you believe the K6- …

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