Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-02-01, 08:04

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I finally got my tandy 1000rl hd. I'm excited to test it out when I get some time. Filename rps20160201_010115.jpg File size 55.37 KiB Views 6126 views Filename rps20160201_010025.jpg File size 81.92 KiB Views 6126 views

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Re: Tex's IBM XT 5160

Posted on 2016-01-22, 22:31

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Update! I ran out of luck. I did a more closer look inspection because i wanted to take all the components out and clean the case and i was very sad to see this: ... Other option is to get one of my other 8088 boards, burn a 8KB EEPROM with the IBM BIOS and use it as a temporary replacement. After …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-22, 22:21

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rein_ein wrote: If you dont mind i'll bring on pics of stuff i got today :lol: First one - Asus based Riva 128 Second one Ati Mach64 And last o […] Show full quote If you dont mind i'll bring on pics of stuff i got today 🤣 First one - Asus based Riva 128 Second one Ati Mach64 And last one,not sure …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2016-01-21, 22:57

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I hear ya...you really have to put in the effort to have things organized. Labeling everything goes a long way and helps a lot in finding what you want to play. I used to have my movie collection near my game collection, but now I make sure to keep everything separate now - Movies (VHS, LaserDiscs, …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-20, 23:41

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8-O 8-O 8-O Forget I asked. Okay, I'll try to read it slower. 8-O Okay, supposed I need to do something similar, but much less exotic. Like, merely displaying exotic SVGA resolution (mostly 640x400) on modern LED screen properly, would I need that many devices? Lol...sorry for all the info...and, …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2016-01-20, 23:13

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Here is an update on my game room area...still have a lot of work to do with wiring and adding more of my systems out of storage, and I've run out of shelf space already lol. 20160119_201304.jpg 20160119_201320.jpg 20160119_201428.jpg 20160119_201335.jpg Lol, I think you aren't the only member here …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2016-01-20, 14:13

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That's a fantastic setup retrofanatic! I love the double CRT goodness. Can you tell us more about the gear under the CRT on the right? Didn't you only just install those shelves? And now you need more! Those boxes stacked on the shelf in the last pic look way too precarious, makes me uncomfortable! …

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Re: ODwilly's projects and builds

Posted on 2016-01-20, 05:26

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Nice build. What O/S are you planning on using?...with 3GB of RAM, I'm guessing XP?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-20, 05:18

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I agree with using a much better P/S for my larger systems (I have never used a diablotek P/S and I don't think I ever will for my full size ATX systems) but again the system I mentioned that I am using this one in takes a Micro ATX P/S, so compared to the 200W cheapie I have in there this Diablotek …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-20, 04:05

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it's been a while since I tried but it involved using various scan converters and rgb to hdmi converter boxes. I can't exactly remember what I did but I can tell you it's possible but not without some decent quality conversion setup. I have also been successful in displaying tandy and amiga 500 rgb …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2016-01-20, 03:38

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Here is an update on my game room area...still have a lot of work to do with wiring and adding more of my systems out of storage, and I've run out of shelf space already 🤣. Filename 20160119_201304.jpg File size 489.01 KiB Views 2157 views Filename 20160119_201320.jpg File size 339.7 KiB Views 2157 …

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Re: Guess the game!!

Posted on 2016-01-20, 02:55

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Is that "Race for the Galaxy"?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-17, 16:24

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Tandy 1000's typically use RGBI output instead of analog RGB. I have been somewhat successful getting tandy graphics to display on my 1080p 60hz tv with various extron products....it's been a while since I tried but it involved using various scan converters and rgb to hdmi converter boxes. I can't …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-16, 23:48

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Nice haul. How many different 1000 models are there? EDIT: Thanks. If I'm not mistaken, I believe that there are 15 different models: 1. Tandy 1000 2. Tandy 1000 HD 3. Tandy 1000 EX 4. Tandy 1000 HX 5. Tandy 1000 TX 6. Tandy 1000 SX 7. Tandy 1000 SL 8. Tandy 1000 SL/2 9. Tandy 1000 TL 10. Tandy …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-16, 22:55

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Oh and I almost forgot...I just won this Tandy 1000RL HD from ebay this week and it is being shipped out to me as we speak... Tandy 1000RL HD.JPG ...can't wait to add it to my stack as well...I have been looking for a good deal for a 1000RL model for over 4 years now. To "complete" my Tandy 1000 …

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Re: Artex's Build of the Week - "Always Bet On Black"

Posted on 2016-01-16, 22:43

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Thanks!! It would be close! I don't believe there are drivers for Windows 98 though. If I remember correctly, the 6800GT/Ultra was the highest card supported in that OS. Also, I would need to disable hyperthreading on the P4EE edition. I have another socket 478 P4 (non-extreme edition) 3.0Ghz and …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-01-16, 22:33

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I got pretty lucky today and picked up a pretty nice Tandy 1000SX to add to my stack of Tandy's.... tandy 1000.jpg I thought that I was lucky for just finding a fully working Tandy 1000 locally that even included the original keyboard and manuals... tandy 1000-2.jpg But the luck would not stop there …

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Re: Artex's Build of the Week - "Always Bet On Black"

Posted on 2016-01-16, 21:49

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alexanrs wrote: retrofanatic wrote: With that said, would you consider running win98se on this instead of XP? Why one or the other? Just dual boot and use modded drivers for Windows 98 xD Good point. either way, it is a very nice build.

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Re: Artex's Build of the Week - "Always Bet On Black"

Posted on 2016-01-16, 21:36

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Very nice build Artex! Correct me if I'm wrong, but besides the memory, I believe that the specs for this awesome system would be pretty close if not bang-on to a maxed out win98 setup. It also depends if that awesome video card you have in there has win98 drivers. If so, I think it would make for a …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-12-08, 10:02

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Very nice king corduroy. ..i like the setup...what games are you thinking of running on the LAN?

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