Re: Dynamic Lighting causing lag on LithTech games with dgVoodoo
Posted on 2023-02-17, 00:50
Sorry, XP is the only 32bit OS I run, so my ability to assist ends there, but at least you've got an idea.
Re: Dynamic Lighting causing lag on LithTech games
Posted on 2023-02-17, 00:38
I think this is a problem when you run this engine on a 64bit OS. For example, using Blood 2, With my 780ti on 32bit XP the problem you describe doesn't exist. However when I run that same config on Windows 10 64bit I do get the problem you mention. Also on my Windows 11 machine I see the problem …
Re: Bought these games today
Posted on 2023-02-16, 18:45
Dragon's Lair 3D is a middling experience, poorly controlled, mildly interesting design, probably better left forgotten game. Enjoy the journey 😀
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-13, 03:39
That was anticlimactic.
Re: list of speed sensitive windows games (NOT DOS)
Posted on 2023-02-12, 05:54
Deathkeep = Win95 , 1996 Has no speed throttle, and the game sucks when the framerate isn't fast enough, finding a machine that can play it properly is a game in itself. The framerate is highly variable as well. You might have more luck with the 3do version. According to GameSpy, DeathKeep was "the …
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-08, 23:42
The current going price of $14,600 equals out to about $2.09 cents per 3dMark. I would like to offer my Voodoo 5 5500 AGP for the same price per 3Dmark and it can be yours for only : Voodoo5500_AGP.jpg Keep in mind if you run the broken merlin drivers you're probably getting an even better deal! The …
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-08, 21:11
Ah yes but your newest 'computers' will just be dumb terminals, with all processing and storage occurring remotely, in one of Mr. Watson's "five computers". (One will likely be operated by Apple, another by Microsoft, the other three probably by various Asian players.) I'm pretty sure he meant that …
Re: First Ever "Magic Smoke" Experience
Posted on 2023-02-08, 21:05
I've described this elsewhere on Vogons but my first encounter with magic smoke was troubleshooting my old 386 and I don't even know how it happened but the Soundblaster released its magic smoke. I can't remember but it was probably a SB16 with CD rom interface attached. Anyways I reset the card in …
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-08, 20:57
That fact that remote processing is inevitable is one of the reasons I keep as up to date a PC as possible and collect vintage hardware as well. You can have my personal computing when you pry it from my cold dead basement. "I think there is a world market for about five computers." I'm sure most …
Re: So, what is the #1 rule to have a stable Windows Millenium Edition PC?
Posted on 2023-02-08, 14:45
If we set up a side by side competition and installed a few apps, installed a few games, upgraded a few versions of things, uninstalled a program or 2. I can guarantee 98SE would be fine and ME would crap its pants. When ME was used as a "daily driver" back in the day I could see this, but at this …
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-08, 14:40
That fact that remote processing is inevitable is one of the reasons I keep as up to date a PC as possible and collect vintage hardware as well. You can have my personal computing when you pry it from my cold dead basement.
Re: So, what is the #1 rule to have a stable Windows Millenium Edition PC?
Posted on 2023-02-08, 01:48
If we set up a side by side competition and installed a few apps, installed a few games, upgraded a few versions of things, uninstalled a program or 2. I can guarantee 98SE would be fine and ME would crap its pants.
Re: This is how i gained 10 degrees on my GTx480
Posted on 2023-02-08, 01:36
For about $8.10 US you could put a 580 in there and probably drop another 10c with the setup you have.
Re: Original Voodoo 5 6000 prototype for sale on eBay
Posted on 2023-02-06, 17:42
If you could get it for 12,600 you could probably turn around and sell it for double in 6 months. Unless WWIII starts, in which case, who cares.
Re: Most disappointing games?
Posted on 2023-02-05, 04:07
I don't want to imply that this holy goat is bad, but if you replay it, it certainly isn't what many people remember it to be: Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic I know a lot of people revere this game but when was the last time you played it? It's rather tedious and barren in its level design. …
Re: Most disappointing games?
Posted on 2023-02-04, 16:56
If you thought the intro to Half Life was too long, you're either too young to have played it when it came out, or a hipster. I suppose you could also have been a mac only user at the time.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2023-02-02, 23:17
Babasha wrote on 2023-02-02, 19:45: Powerhungry AGP monster What CPU are you using in that rig, those scores seem low to me. My ATI 9800 scores 22k
Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread
Posted on 2023-02-01, 18:41
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 …
Re: The Evolution of a Programmer (humor)
Posted on 2023-02-01, 16:21
The last entry should just be an AI.
Re: Asrock 775Dual VSTA & Core4Dual thread
Posted on 2023-01-29, 17:23
Since it's got no ISA slot its a very bad choice for DOS. It's excellent for Win 98 though. I run an 98/XP machine on this board.
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