Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-02-17, 17:22
I am thinking more and more about using it in a new build. I already have 2 486's and a Pentium 2 build. Would this card fit a Pentium one better?
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-18, 19:40
It does actually sound like it will be useful sometime. Glad you guys persuaded me to keep it!
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-16, 15:57
OK, OK, the card has had a last minute reprieve and has been resurrected from the garbage! 🤣
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-15, 18:50
It is still residing in my trash can at work. I could take it out, but I am pretty sure I will never use it. Probably not worth the effort to sell it on eBay. I might put it back in my box of GPUs, I am not really sure why though!
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-14, 22:04
Not rare or useful enough for me make space for it unfortunately.
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-14, 19:42
Actually it wasn't that bad, the 2d core was made by chips & technologies and was very compatible in dos, the 3d core came from 3dlabs and gave voodoo 1 class performance with good opengl support (intel bought both companies). The card had no 32 bit output however. It's too late now :lol: I have to …
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-14, 02:10
I do have a ton of cards, one of them being the Riva 128.
Re: Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-13, 23:10
Rhuwyn wrote: Intel 740 isn't much to write home about. I definately wouldn't keep it for it's (lack of) 3d abilities. It's might be fine for a 2D card but not really sure about compatibility. Thanks. It is now on it's way to silicon heaven.
Is this GPU Worth Keeping?
Posted on 2017-01-13, 22:30
I have just been going through my collection of old hardware and found an AGP card which I think has an Intel 740 chipset. Is this worth hanging on to for future retro builds?
Re: Finished, Finally!
Posted on 2016-11-30, 17:09
So it is! a Compaq Presario CDS 520 by chance? (I just saw 486... and read down from there) So what's the full spec of this PC? The spec of the new one is as follows: 16MB 72-pin SIMM RAM (2x8MB) 1MB Diamond Speedstar Pro VLB video card AOpen VI15G Socket 3 Motherboard HDD/FDD VLB controller card …
Re: Finished, Finally!
Posted on 2016-11-30, 16:53
I have not updated my signature. That is my other machine.
Re: Finished, Finally!
Posted on 2016-11-26, 18:57
The case badge I got from eBay. I put the fan on the overdrive just because I could really. There is also a case fan at the front. Not really necessary but maybe it will help this old hardware last longer. I am a sucker for cable management, it is an obsession of mine!
Finished, Finally!
Posted on 2016-11-25, 22:32
I am please to report that I have finally finished my 486 build. This was inspired by LGR's video that he posted back in July https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbjYkPKRm-8 . It took me until now to gather the parts necessary and then figure out how to put it together. I am using the same motherboard …
Re: Use of Gotek in DOS computer
Posted on 2016-11-25, 21:47
I have just got the same model. The CD they sent me was blank by the way! But from using the software linked to in this thread thread I think I can see how to upload an .img file to a a virtual floppy on the USB. Is there a way to make a really big single floppy on the USB stick? That would be a way …
Re: AT Case Standoff Height
Posted on 2016-11-07, 17:57
Yeah, I will just have to see what happens. I also found this thread Older mobos lower down than modern? .
AT Case Standoff Height
Posted on 2016-11-07, 17:36
I managed to get a nice AT case from eBay for my 486 project. The case is great but did not come with any standoffs for the motherboard. I have lots of them spare that I have collected over the years but there seem to be longer ones and short ones. I want to make sure the cards slot in and secure …
Re: Cooling Needed for 486 DX2 66Mhz
Posted on 2016-10-26, 15:10
Running a nice small heat sink and fan which seems to do the job. The issue with the mouse not working was solved by one of two things I did. At the moment I am not sure which one it was :confused: . I moved the graphics card and I/O card to different slots and I am using a different mouse. So it …
Re: Cooling Needed for 486 DX2 66Mhz
Posted on 2016-10-25, 15:45
I have a heat sink and fan on there, but without thermal paste. I might put some on, I have some Arctic silver 5 somewhere. Although, I am still having a really weird issue, which apparently is not related to the heat of the CPU. I have this 486 built in to an ATX tower. It was hard to get it to …
Re: Cooling Needed for 486 DX2 66Mhz
Posted on 2016-10-25, 15:43
Arctc Silver 5 is conductive, has a limited lifespan, and is messier to clean up. I recently stopped using it because of these reasons, especially because Arctic MX-4 tests about the same as Silver and does not have these issues. I have some stuff that cleans it off perfectly. It has always worked …
Re: Cooling Needed for 486 DX2 66Mhz
Posted on 2016-10-25, 15:28
I have a heat sink and fan on there, but without thermal paste. I might put some on, I have some Arctic silver 5 somewhere. Although, I am still having a really weird issue, which apparently is not related to the heat of the CPU. I have this 486 built in to an ATX tower. It was hard to get it to fit …
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