Re: (im)Possibilities wit Slotket CPU adapters?

Posted on 2010-06-06, 23:47

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by Tetrium

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Many BX boards are capable of running 133mhz fsb without overclocking any other components with exception of the AGP bus. So if you're ok with some good PCI graphics card then finding a fast cpu for your board will suddenly become a whole lot easier. Btw, from my experience I've noticed that most BX …

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Re: Which Pentium IIs can be underclocked?

Posted on 2010-06-06, 23:36

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Actually, I am glad not to have reached the levels of insanety and obsession, I observe with others here- ;-)..... So thats why I don't have time to tinker on my hardware! I just game too much! :D Anyway, I've had so much to do the last couple weeks, I barely have had time to test all the stuff …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2010-06-06, 23:22

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by Tetrium

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There's only one inference I can make after looking at all the pictures : NO CLASSIC AND VINTAGE PC COLLECTOR HAS ONLY ONE PC. [/i] It's the passion! It's the interest in seeing these different Babies (or Beasts if you prefer) of different eras working to bring back the glory days!! (Feels much …

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Re: Which Pentium IIs can be underclocked?

Posted on 2010-06-05, 23:49

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@Tetrium or anyone who has a multiplier limited Deschutes P-II running. Any news on the behaviour of the L2 cache at 133MHz? Ow, I haven't thought of doing the test, I thought someone else would do it. And I suppose the next post will be something like: "I didn't test it, I thought Tetrium was …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2010-06-05, 04:39

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Heh, I prefer to have a couple spares myself, except that I prefer to have 5 instead of 3. On some occasions I prefer to have as many spares as I can get away with. @Kreshna Aryaguna Nurzaman Those boards are worth $25 now?? If thats the case, I'm sitting on a small goldmine. I got atleast 8 …

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Re: Final Pentium III rig

Posted on 2010-06-04, 13:21

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I tried looking for a nice period correct white case, but they've all been scrapped and the shops don't stock them anymore Not sure where your located but ebuyer in the UK has this cheap ass case that would probably work: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/108279 :happy: The sidepanel looks remarkably …

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Re: Choosing a Voodoo

Posted on 2010-06-03, 11:38

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Yushatak wrote: My P5A refused to post with the chip - could you post your jumper settings? -snip- Have you tested your P5A with another cpu just to make sure it's in working condition?

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Re: ecs failure

Posted on 2010-06-03, 11:34

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by Tetrium

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IF it was/is the PSU, I'd suggest testing the voltage rails. Also, what PSU were you using? Better to be safe then have a broken PSU break another mobo. Also I read your ecs board uses an nvidia chipset. Those don't have a good reputation anymore. Same goes for ecs imo.

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Re: Choosing a Voodoo

Posted on 2010-06-03, 00:05

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Well, it would also depend on what games you intend to play on them. Even a voodoo 2 is somewhat overkill for a 300mhz pentium 1. Btw, it might be worthwhile to get a cpu that you can get to run on a 100mhz fsb.

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Re: Rambus box

Posted on 2010-06-02, 17:40

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I found the same thing about P4's, they always seem much more sluggish then they should be in theory. On top of that they consume a LOT of electricity. Back when P4's were state of the art I was always in denial when I read on a forum about some overclocker-type guy proudly posting pics of his LED- …

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Re: Terratec TTP1 Vortex AU8820B2 any good?

Posted on 2010-05-31, 10:25

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gerwin wrote: AU8830 Vortex-2 chipset kinda made the original vortex obsolete... Whats the difference between them anyway? Is it significant? I think I got both Vortex 1's and 2's and used a 2 in one of my glide retro machines

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Re: Windows 98 versus Windows 98SE? DOS compatibility differences?

Posted on 2010-05-30, 10:36

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On most of my computers I don't need compatibility with windows update since most of my systems are for offline use only. nlite was fun to use (I've tested it quite extensively in VPC) and it does help in slimming it down for use on older systems, mainly in disabling startup services, disabling …

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Re: Windows 98 versus Windows 98SE? DOS compatibility differences?

Posted on 2010-05-29, 23:24

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Personally I use ME on systems using a CPU of around 400Mhz to 800Mhz and 192MB or more RAM. I probably wouldn't have done that in the past (I liked Win98 SE more), and certainly I'd never do that after 2006. WinFLP is, in my opinion, a much much better option for those systems. Regards. That might …

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Re: My pool ...

Posted on 2010-05-28, 20:05

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In 1990, I obtained three defective 5.25 drives. I was able to scavenger one and repair two. One I sold, one I kept. Repairing them is just common sense in 90% of all cases. Same goes for CD/DVD drives. I for one, would be most interested in learning how to fix floppy/ CD/ DVD drives. Would a guide …

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Re: Retrobright? Can the yellow decoloration be removed or reversed?

Posted on 2010-05-28, 20:01

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cdoublejj wrote: i have completely disassembled and painted cases before i have a purple 89se p3 rig, granted it was intended or a different purpose. Pics or it didn't happen! 😜

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Re: Retrobright? Can the yellow decoloration be removed or reversed?

Posted on 2010-05-27, 23:56

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Maybe you're right. I keep mixing packard bell and compaq. One of those 2 had really odd cases with those sis530's while the other used more standard-ish mATX cases. And you're right about those harddrives! I did keep anything IDE or SCSI though. Except for a couple of those weird ones I have IDE …

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Re: My pool ...

Posted on 2010-05-27, 20:32

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..... Amiga 500 found on the street, repaired floppy drive mechanics, but power supply is missing.... I kinda remember that back in the old days it was more common practice to repair floppydrives because they used to be expensive. I would imagine there was a market back then for skilled technicians …

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Re: Retrobright? Can the yellow decoloration be removed or reversed?

Posted on 2010-05-27, 20:26

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A few years ago, I made the decision to do retro gaming on ATX only. I am partially biased, cause I had a Gigabyte 6BA (AT form factor) back in the late 90s. It turned out to be the totally wrong choice: It could not support V3 3000, it could not support Coppermine. I have since dumped all AT …

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Re: Retrobright? Can the yellow decoloration be removed or reversed?

Posted on 2010-05-26, 21:41

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There are some interesting ATX Socket 7 mobos out there. ATX is such a more organized form factor, and you can usually use any 'ol ATX PSU. Yes indeed. I didn't have the heart to throw out my SuperSocket 7 mATX board. It is so utterly well organized in comparison to the FX Triton board I mentioned …

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Re: Retrobright? Can the yellow decoloration be removed or reversed?

Posted on 2010-05-26, 12:27

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Davros wrote: Wouldnt a black at case be hard to find ? do at mboards fit in atx cases ? They 'fit' in some older ATX cases, but you'd need either an AT-ATX backplate or put up with a large open hole in the back

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