Re: GOG WinterSale 2018 is here
Posted on 2018-12-13, 16:01
Re: Proper RAM Amounts For Mid-1999 Gaming Build
Posted on 2018-12-13, 14:39
My old Super Socket 7 machine had 96MB SD-RAM installed in it, which wasn't that bad back then. I have a Socket 462 system that has 256MB RAM installed and a video card that's not period correct (planning on putting a GeForce4 Ti4200 in the system and repair my VooDoo2 card), but, everything else is …
Re: Pentium Pro hardware lot inventory. Pics for kicks.
Posted on 2018-12-13, 13:17
liqmat wrote: Used mint condition M-Tech R418W2. Have only a few of these. Some with fully populated cache, some with half populated cache and some with no cache and missing BIOS. All boards are in mint condition otherwise. m-tech_r418w2.JPG That motherboard looks amazing.
Re: Pentium Pro hardware lot inventory. Pics for kicks.
Posted on 2018-12-12, 19:43
Before the merger from what it looks like. EliteGroups didn't merge with PC Chips until 2005. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elitegroup_Computer_Systems I also have a PCChips Socket 754 motherboard (M871G) from 2005 that was around that time the merger was about ready to start. In fact, I …
Re: identifying a (pcchips?) motherboard
Posted on 2018-12-12, 19:38
Do you have a picture of the board itself?
Re: Pentium Pro hardware lot inventory. Pics for kicks.
Posted on 2018-12-12, 15:10
Interesting.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2018-12-12, 15:02
That looks interesting. Which system do you use for the NAS OS? I remember using NAS4Free on my Socket 7 machine and a worn down Compaq Presario C700 several years ago.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-11, 01:59
I found a 486 laptop with a soundcard :D 20181210_224659 (Custom).jpg The "FMA9500" - I've actually had this a few days now and have been trying to get a few parts working, replaced its dead CMOS battery and reconfigured the hard drive. Surprisingly the hard drive still works, though sadly the …
Re: What modern activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2018-12-10, 04:26
Fixed the toilet with a new flapper since the old one was a hit and miss. Took a few attempts for a good slack for the chain and it's working without issues.
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2018-12-10, 04:24
Looks like a custom built case. Heavy AF, but, looks pretty cool.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-07, 22:52
Ah, Cirrus Logic CL-GD5428. My Packard Bell Pack-Mate 28 Plus has that integrated (VLB) onto the motherboard. Planning on upgrading the video memory to 2MB using the ZIP memory.
Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-07, 21:02
Bought a new ASUS M5A97 R2.0 on eBay (15% off + an additional 10% with the coupon code) for my main PC since the board has a USB issue (randomly shuts off/disconnects for no reason and the board is installed properly in the case with none of the solder joints touching the case itself). ***NOTE:*** …
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2018-12-07, 20:13
Didn't know that. That's rather interesting.
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-07, 19:44
That OAK card looks pretty good. How much video memory does it have on there?
Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.
Posted on 2018-12-07, 16:05
Optical drives, I'm afraid since there's no way to boot off of a hard drive connected to it, however, somebody with more experience with SCSI drives can provide a better answer than me.
Re: The Weekend Thread (Fri-Sun)
Posted on 2018-12-07, 04:16
Weekend plan: Friday: nothing in particular, except for testing a few things here and there and buying a replacement motherboard Saturday: bowling, thrifting, and replacing the gas cap on my car Sunday: watching football and laundry day
Re: What modern activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2018-12-07, 03:50
Installed the new external USB Sound Blaster Surround 5.1 Pro sound card on my desktop with the software and drivers, as well as upgrading the drivers to the latest to be on the safe side and it works great!
Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-07, 03:48
Purchased a Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro external USB on Amazon last Friday during the Cyber Week sales and received it today. Installed the device on my desktop, installed the software and drivers, and it works great. Planning on getting a better motherboard for my system since my current …
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2018-12-06, 19:41
Ah, the old IBM Mwave sound card. Does it support the Wavetable Daughterboards?
Re: Old hardware giveaway thread.
Posted on 2018-12-06, 04:09
December 4th?
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