Re: Retro Gaming PC (1998)

Posted on 2016-10-27, 16:25

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by chinny22

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I really doubt its related. You said that windows used to crash on the 1st startup anyway, I'm betting whatever was causing that is what's at fault. I would remove everything and start again, adding 1 device at a time and not move on to the next device till windows is running ok

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Re: Pulling out my hair over windows 98 SE install troubles

Posted on 2016-10-27, 16:14

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by chinny22

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I do the same as kanecvr, I would also recommend a smaller partition for c:\ win98 games PC wont need more the 4GB tops. makes for much quicker formats and all your games can safely be installed on D:\ which is where I keep my Win98 folder from the CD as well.

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Re: Well, should I ask this girl to coffee or not?

Posted on 2016-10-27, 16:05

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by chinny22

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Yeh, just think oh well. Now at least you know where you stand. She's the same girl as before nothing more, nothing less. but now there isn't any point waiting time thinking about her

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Re: So my work wants to showcase me

Posted on 2016-10-24, 20:51

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by chinny22

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I'd go with the MMX then. MMX, Voodoo, Win95, these were all pretty big things back in the day and screem "old school" to people even 1/2 knowledgeable in computers I would think.

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Re: IBM PC340 -- an upgrade/restoration project

Posted on 2016-10-24, 20:39

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by chinny22

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I like this "pizza box" size cases. Not much room to expand but I find the dimensions pleasing to the eye for some reason. I got a Virge in my 486 (no onboard video) my thinking was I can play with S3D on one of my faster PC's for a bit first, but as kanecvr said it offers no real benefit over a …

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Re: Bought a 486

Posted on 2016-10-24, 20:18

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by chinny22

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That's 5 bucks a computer! good deal, no matter how you look at it. Will be interesting to see how it performs in benchmarks against a dedicated PC

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Re: So my work wants to showcase me

Posted on 2016-10-24, 20:15

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by chinny22

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If you pick it, be shore to remove those photos from the gateway if you have any left. :lol: I donno, I think that would get MORE interest ;) I cant remember what your MMX build was/looked like. The Gateway to me would simply look like an old Gatway PC, nothing special, as they were pretty common. …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2016-10-24, 18:45

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by chinny22

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In my opinion it's really handy,and takes much less space than an average HTPC. Agree, Put a 2TB drive in mine earlier this year. Not that big on gaming on it but XBMC + standard Def TV its actually more useful day to day then any of my PC's round that time if I want to be honest with myself (but I …

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Re: Well, should I ask this girl to coffee or not?

Posted on 2016-10-23, 11:19

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by chinny22

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Good for you! Good luck.

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Re: Retro LAN gaming over the internet, how do I do it?

Posted on 2016-10-23, 11:09

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by chinny22

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I think the reason of putting the PC on the DMZ was to confirm if it was a port blocking issue or not, as there may be other ports that need opening up. Kind of make sure everything works on a basic level then start locking down from there. Not best practice I know, but 100 times more easy. Good …

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Re: file transfers from Windows 7/10 to Windows 98

Posted on 2016-10-21, 13:46

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by chinny22

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Win7 and above is more secure then Win9x (No surprise there) so need to modify the base security level https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/fa615b6b-55e6-485b-977b-e8ae8c2c1dec/windows-98-cannot-access-shares-or-printers-on-windows-7?forum=w7itpronetworking Also as you have …

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Re: LGA1366 Xeons Question for XP (kinda)

Posted on 2016-10-21, 13:18

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by chinny22

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Workstation version of a R710 is the Precision T5500. Nice machines, got one myself running ESX for sandbox VM's with ram/CPU pulled from a R710. But as stamasd said the 2nd CPU does need a raiser that I ended up having to get from the USA for even a 1/2 decent price. Here is 1 in the UK that's …

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Re: How do I rescue these vintage cards from my school's grasp?

Posted on 2016-10-21, 12:56

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by chinny22

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yay for you 😀 Good to still some people with common sense and not simply say no for no's sake, we aren't talking about high value recyclable material here!

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Re: Newbie questions about the SB16

Posted on 2016-10-21, 12:38

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by chinny22

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I'm the other way around, don't know DosBox very well but know more about the real hardware. Think of Midi more as music notes written down on paper. As long as the device understands how to read the music it'll play. The quality of the music will depend on how good the hardware is (just like if its …

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Re: Retro system log

Posted on 2016-10-20, 19:32

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by chinny22

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Didn't say your dream PC will be easy ;) Although you already found the board and CPU, rekon that's the hardest part done. If you end up struggling you may find another PC from that era you can get just to salvage the power supply. Doubt you'll regret it though. I keep going back to my "dream" 486 …

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Re: Found a ZX Spectrum X 128K in the dump! *WORKS*

Posted on 2016-10-20, 19:22

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by chinny22

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This has captured my imagination for some reason so did a bit of reading up and found this for loading games via sound files rather then tape. http://mrpjevans.com/2013/04/load-zx-spectrum … ames-in-seconds Keen to see this thing live again 😀

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Re: got a gateway

Posted on 2016-10-20, 18:14

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by chinny22

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Or better yet don't put stuff on them that should not be. I have that problem with family a lot. there is no reason they need 500 cat photos or 5k expired coupons and half a dozen tool bars. Of course that's different then home made nude photos. But still, if people did not muck up there computers …

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Re: Windows 98 Computer freezes at startup. (Unofficial service packs and patches might be to blame)

Posted on 2016-10-20, 18:01

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by chinny22

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Got the Same XPS T500 upgraded to 1Ghz CPU but with only 512MB and GF 4 4600 TI Thing runs fine without any updates, funny thing is applying the shutdown fix's actually stops mine from shutting down. Only "updates" are DX9, IE6, WMP9 and the updated windows installer, rest is stock standard Win98 SE …

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Re: My Retro build

Posted on 2016-10-20, 17:46

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by chinny22

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End of the day, your PC your choice. My Asus duel slot 1 board happily works without the terminator. Hate how I know that as I had the original terminator all those years then lost it 3, 4 years ago. BUT Maybe not right away but do come join us in the SMP club, Win2k will play almost all you 9x …

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Re: Old laptops 386, 486, P1, P3 - all with DOS audio and good specs

Posted on 2016-10-20, 17:28

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by chinny22

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Well that's different. Not for me but very nice and if everyone did the same thing it would be boring.

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