Re: windows8

Posted on 2012-08-28, 18:15

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by RichB93

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so, flashing BIOS will makes pre-installed Windows 8 became UN-activated ? no, the license key and certificate are saved in a portion of the BIOS that can't be easily deleted/changed... updating a nromally BIOS will not get rid of it It's not that hard to change. If you look online you'll find …

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Broken Sword - The Serpents Curse Kickstarter

Posted on 2012-08-28, 10:43

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by RichB93

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Surprised I've not found this on here already! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/165500047 … curse-adventure

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2012-08-26, 22:43

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by RichB93

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Blu-Ray is the HD standard right now. HD-DVD was the format that lost the war.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2012-08-26, 01:22

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by RichB93

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there's only a handful of LG (and Buffalo) models that can be crossflashed over to the super multi blue drive because they sold them as HD-DVD/BD combo drives and later on dropped the HD-DVD because it was a dead format and it was cheaper not to redesign the hardware and not continue to pay the …

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Re: New 16-bit-era benchmark project (TOPBENCH)

Posted on 2012-08-24, 18:33

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by RichB93

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Oh wow trixter! Sure you've heard it all too many times before but 8088 corruption is fracking awesome. And I've enjoyed reading oldskool.org too 😀

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Re: Advice on Tualatin board

Posted on 2012-08-23, 19:27

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by RichB93

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I'd personally go for the Intel Chipset because they're probably much higher performance than VIA and is most likely more stable.

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Re: Best Fanless Graphic Card

Posted on 2012-08-23, 09:07

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by RichB93

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Just get a cheap Core 2 machine! Very affordable now and easily powers through todays web browsing and even still fine for gaming. Yeah, I know this is a retro gaming site but for old P3s and the like I'd just keep matching hardware for them. They're nice to use for old apps but for modern usage …

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Re: Homemade PSU for mod project.

Posted on 2012-08-15, 18:50

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by RichB93

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DC-DC adapter used on MiniITX builds is probably your best bet, but they can be quite expensive.

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Re: pclinux + goflex drive?

Posted on 2012-08-07, 22:09

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Standard USB mass storage so shouldn't be an issue if pclinux supports it.

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Re: does somebody have the original 1 track and 3 track pvr PCX1 versions?

Posted on 2012-08-04, 13:32

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by RichB93

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It's hard to find software that the developer almost certainly doesn't give a shit about. No need to be so elitist about it.

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Re: My modest Creative Labs collection (no 56k!)

Posted on 2012-08-03, 00:18

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by RichB93

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That Commodore card sounds awesome! My brother had (still has it even with the promo DVD which includes 1999 vintage DVD news) a Sigma Designs Hollywood Plus card (No Creative branding) and it had awesome quality output. There was even a hack around for it that allowed any VfW codec AVI to play on …

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Re: Rendition Verité Speedy3D/RRedline info and pics

Posted on 2012-07-29, 20:44

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by RichB93

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Interesting. Wonder if anyone can mod theirs to 16MB.

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Re: Diamond Edge 3D 3240

Posted on 2012-07-24, 06:32

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by RichB93

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Wonder if it's possible to use something like 3D Analyze or something along those lines to force more apps to run?

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Re: Dual 1.4ghz Pentium 3

Posted on 2012-07-23, 01:22

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by RichB93

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The differences between 2000 and xp are negligable. if it will run in 2k it will run in XP. Thats what I found on my retro-gamer. At least the one I play Quake 3 /unreal on. This is true until you start installing service packs. SP1 and 2 are fast enough but with SP3 XP is dog slow and will easily …

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Re: The Grand OPL3 Comparison Run!

Posted on 2012-07-22, 21:35

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by RichB93

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Yes, its about the differences of the whole card, anything could have an influence on the card output. I have two CT4180 card that have the same looking PCB and parts but they have a different logo. I am tempted to record them both to see if there is a difference. I definitely want to hear an …

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Re: Diamond Edge 3D 3240

Posted on 2012-07-20, 18:30

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by RichB93

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Still would like to try one. And I like niché cards 😜 Need to find a place to trade old cards because I have a TON of stuff I never use that I'd gladly trade for one 🤣

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Re: What speaker setup are you using on your vintage machine?

Posted on 2012-07-20, 15:22

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by RichB93

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Pair of Goldring DR150 headphones for me 😀

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Re: Diamond Edge 3D 3240

Posted on 2012-07-20, 07:04

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by RichB93

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I'd like to have one but they seem to be hard to get and from what I've heard quite expensive for what they are. Problem is that cards aren't named properly on eBay. I spent a good few years looking on eBay for any kind of Rendition Vérité card, and now I have 4 of the things. 3 are identical cards …

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Re: Diamond Edge 3D 3240

Posted on 2012-07-19, 20:57

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by RichB93

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What are you searching? I've done a few queries on eBay and haven't seen a single card 🙁

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Re: Diamond Edge 3D 3240

Posted on 2012-07-19, 20:16

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by RichB93

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Where is everyone finding these? I'd love to get my hands on one but can't find one anywhere! If anyone has one they want to trade let me know, I'll be happy to let go of a fair few bits for one 😀

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