Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-25, 21:17

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Although NOS (New Old Stock) the CPU cooler fans are loud. I think they were made before the invention of round ball bearings. They have a pleasant sound like 10 penny nails in a blender on medium speed. Luckily I have some 50mm Delta fans that actually have ball bearings that are in fact round. …

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-24, 20:48

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-24, 20:45

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I decided to use the NOS heatsink. It's what someone would have used building their own PC back in the day. Filename 1.jpg File size 471.36 KiB Views 611 views Filename 6.jpg File size 1.97 MiB Views 611 views Filename 5.jpg File size 1.82 MiB Views 611 views Filename 2.jpg File size 2.11 MiB Views …

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-24, 01:37

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I think I am going to use this cooler instead. It seems a lot more authentic and it's NOS. I will get some better pics. Filename s-l1600 (10).jpg File size 108.34 KiB Views 634 views

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-24, 01:34

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ODwilly, Thanks a bunch. I am going to try and clean the case in the next few days and make a final decision. It has a few scuffs and slight dents.

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-23, 02:01

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The case came in and I didn't have time to get any pics. It's pretty flimsy metal, now I remember why I love the old OEM cases. Not sure what I'll do there. I tested various games and it smokes Quake 3 and Serious Sam First Encounter. Thief did very well of course. I gotta get some headphones to my …

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Re: Researching new Windows XP build

Posted on 2017-08-22, 15:26

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Interesting. I'm going to read up on that. EDIT: Wow! The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T is pricy!

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Re: Researching new Windows XP build

Posted on 2017-08-22, 12:40

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I am focusing on core system at the moment. Video card and sound card are not in the mix right now. Hmmm, do I need that much power? If I dual boot then definitely and what's wrong with having more power? Remember, it also has less power by easily being able to underclock. Cool, that system is up on …

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Researching new Windows XP build

Posted on 2017-08-22, 02:35

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Okay, so I usually post half-baked ideas where I don’t take the time to try and explain myself very well. I will try to do better with this post. I am looking at building a new Windows XP gaming rig because I had to dismantle my old one (a couple years ago) and make it a Windows 7 box for daily use. …

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Re: Windows NT Build

Posted on 2017-08-22, 02:34

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I had an NT workstation back in the day. I didn't look up the info but back then we were installing DirectX from the beta Windows 2000. It worked so I'd look into that.

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Re: AW744L II - YMF744 - AOpen Cobra Sound Card - Install SB-Link Header

Posted on 2017-08-21, 20:11

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I got a chance today to test it. Took a little bit to figure it out but working fine under pure DOS with S-IRQ and PC-PCI (SB-Link) Pretty cool!

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Re: My Dell Dimension XPS 1997/1998 Build

Posted on 2017-08-20, 02:11

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I love that style of case too. My Gateway 2000 Pentium 200 had that same Intel motherboard without the onboard video. That is a very good setup for a lot of good ole gaming!!!

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Re: AW744L II - YMF744 - AOpen Cobra Sound Card - Install SB-Link Header

Posted on 2017-08-19, 18:04

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I will try and test soon. resistors check good though. Filename 2.jpg File size 1.89 MiB Views 9243 views Filename 3.jpg File size 1.9 MiB Views 9243 views Filename 4.jpg File size 1.97 MiB Views 9243 views

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-19, 14:42

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Here is a horrible picture of the case I am planning to use. Once it arrives I will post some good pictures. I hope it's in great shape. It is coming with all the drive bay blanks, just not installed in picture. Filename s-l1600 (4).jpg File size 296.18 KiB Views 699 views Filename s-l1600 (2).jpg …

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 21:45

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 21:44

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Now this is truly exciting stuff.... a floppy drive... oh and some of his friends. Filename 1.jpg File size 2.03 MiB Views 722 views Filename 2.jpg File size 2.04 MiB Views 722 views Filename 3.jpg File size 2.13 MiB Views 722 views Filename 4.jpg File size 1.71 MiB Views 722 views Filename 5.jpg …

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 18:51

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and another contender Filename 1.jpg File size 1.8 MiB Views 731 views Filename 2.jpg File size 1.36 MiB Views 731 views Filename 3.jpg File size 2.3 MiB Views 731 views Filename 4.jpg File size 2.05 MiB Views 731 views Filename 5.jpg File size 1.65 MiB Views 731 views

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 18:42

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 18:41

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There will be several sound cards fighting to go see which one will go into the system, here is one. Filename 1.jpg File size 2.22 MiB Views 735 views Filename 2.jpg File size 1.9 MiB Views 735 views Filename 3.jpg File size 1.94 MiB Views 735 views Filename 4.jpg File size 1.81 MiB Views 735 views …

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Re: Building my new Windows 98 / DirectX 7.0 Rig

Posted on 2017-08-18, 16:54

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Ummmmm RAM.... I found a NOS HP stick of ECC RAM and this is a major change because I always use Crucial/Micron. It's like taking a first step into a brave new world 😉 Hopefully I don't hyperventilate when I plug it into the motherboard. Filename 1.jpg File size 1.82 MiB Views 742 views Filename 2. …

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