Re: Choosing OS for my retro-gaming PC

Posted on 2014-03-14, 16:48

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...To be sure, there are probably many things I do for no practical reason, but I certainly wouldn't recommend them to someone else. Well that's too bad, because it's nice to hear your opinions and it should be ok to hear mine as well...because that's what these forums are for, recommending things …

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Re: Top 90's machine

Posted on 2014-03-14, 16:11

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Retrofanatic: I would love suggestions for the case and power supply. I think that the cases of this era was a lack of ventilation, but what do you think about that question? there are so many choices for sure, and to stay true to the 90's you will just have to hunt for a nice 90's style (beige in …

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Re: Choosing OS for my retro-gaming PC

Posted on 2014-03-14, 02:24

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Excuse my ignorance but I do not know what you mean by OLDDOS.EXE...I am talking about this version of DOS 7.10 I stumbled upon, on the internet a while ago http://www.syschat.com/download60.html If that's the package I'm thinking of, then it's illegal as hell. The numbskull that put it together …

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Re: Post pics of your CRT monitors

Posted on 2014-03-13, 21:30

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it's like looking at screenshots, http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=952788 < all that CRT goodness. Congrats...It's a thing of beauty...$400 is a little steep, but I would probably pay that too on a good day if this was going to be my only monitor I would use for everything...they are not easy …

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Re: Choosing OS for my retro-gaming PC

Posted on 2014-03-13, 21:18

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This seems wildly unnecessary when you can just "Restart in MS-DOS mode", unless that's what you're referring to. Lol..I know it is unnecessary, but I wouldn't say "wildly unnecessary" though in the context of this forum...Isn't almost everything we do on Vogons "wildly unnecessary" lol? I mean who …

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Re: pIII 800 build

Posted on 2014-03-13, 19:58

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TELVM to the rescue once again with PSU info....awesome. I have to say I am very impressed and thankful for your posts regarding PSU quality.

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Re: Choosing OS for my retro-gaming PC

Posted on 2014-03-13, 19:56

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I am going to attempt (when I get some time) to dual boot Windows 98SE (and use it strictly for Win9x gaming and applications) and MS DOS 7.10 with a PIII system. That's what I would recommend. I love MS DOS 7.10 because it allows use of FAT32 drives and is so easy to setup and get going and it …

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Re: pIII 800 build

Posted on 2014-03-13, 19:48

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Personally I like FSP as they seem affordable and at the same time don't make your computer go *POOF* "if" the PSU decides to die on me, but there are many other well known brands out there. A short list of good PSU would be: Seasonic Antec FSP (though I consider these to be reasonably good, not …

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Re: Top 90's machine

Posted on 2014-03-13, 19:39

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1. My vote for "best Slot 1 MB" goes to AOpen (AX6BC)...I know this may not be the absolute best Slot 1 MB out there (ASUS P3B comes to mind as another really good Slot 1 board). I mostly just like the stability and solid construction of the AOpen boards of this era and some are pretty fast too. 2. …

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Re: Source for Antec P180 Case Parts?

Posted on 2014-03-08, 03:17

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Im pretty sure that was me that suggested you call antec directly..they have part no lists they can look at that correspond to every case they make. Even if your part is discontinued they can tell you what case shares the same part. They were very helpful with me when I was looking for parts for my …

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Re: Need help with P3

Posted on 2014-03-06, 16:09

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Use MS-DOS 7.10. Allows larger drive support (FAT32) and even has Sound Blaster drivers 'built into' the installation and you can boot it from a CD-ROM.

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Re: vulnerabilities windows xp and how to cope with it?

Posted on 2014-03-04, 18:04

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For a long time I just ran Windows XP SP2 without ever updating anything and without any anti virus software...all I use is an older version of ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Firewall (free, but not available anymore, except for on oldversion.com I think) that I make sure not to update either. You have to be …

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Re: Recommended amount of graphics memory for today's web browsing

Posted on 2014-03-04, 05:56

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So if I plug in a Matrox G200 with 16 MB of RAM, it will perform just as good as a, say, GeForce 6200 in a Tualatin 1.4 GHz computer? I suppose my main question is what is the cut-off for graphic card types whereby I won't see any more improvement in web browsing (with Chrome) on a Tualatin …

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Re: Ideal Voodoo 2 SLI configuration?

Posted on 2014-03-04, 05:33

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That is good info for sure...it's made me rethink my strategy for my Voodoo 2 sli build. Good to hear that I can go with a faster cpu than my p166. ..I will still keep my eye on temperatures... I think I may go with my AOpen pII 400...shouldn't be a problem with overheating....I'm curious to hear if …

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Re: Audio card recommendation for my Gateway EISA system

Posted on 2014-03-03, 05:50

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Yeah, they are surprisingly good cards for what you pay for them. I just bought one from eBay, (albeit from Bulgaria) with an IDE header for only 99 cents + $8 for shipping...they can be had for pretty cheap. Look out for one, I'm sure something will turn up if you decide you want to get one.

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Re: You know what I miss? Computer Shopper

Posted on 2014-03-03, 05:35

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I totally miss my CS magazines (Phonebooks)...it was my favoraite computer publications. For a while, they only cost about 99 cents (most likely becasue it was packed with advertisements). CS is what really got me into computers in the first place. It was my primary source of information for PC's …

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Re: Audio card recommendation for my Gateway EISA system

Posted on 2014-03-03, 05:27

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The Yamaha YMF718-B gets my vote. There are many topics on vogons advocating it's surprisingly good compatibility. For example http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=18504 I find that the one that I use in my P166MMX system had good sound too as long as you turn down the output volume a little. …

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Re: Do you have boxed games? If so, how many?

Posted on 2014-03-03, 05:08

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@SquallStrife.....Here's a copy of Keen Goodbye Galaxy for only $259!!!!! Lol. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commander-Keen-Goodby … d-/181309185329

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Re: Do you have boxed games? If so, how many?

Posted on 2014-03-03, 04:47

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I remember seeing one Amazing Stories episode years ago called "Gather Ye Acorns" and as a boy thought "oh neat, all his stuff was worth something and things turned out well after all" but as an adult I see that the character lived a wasted life and the ending is at best bittersweet. Sure, he is …

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Re: Confessions of a compulsive hoarder...

Posted on 2014-03-03, 04:30

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I'm not some kind of aesthetic purist who demands everything in pristine condition, I don't mind scuff marks and signs of wear (sometimes I even like them for the stories they tell) but I am very picky about cleanliness, right down to the cables, connectors and grills. I end up thoroughly washing …

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