Re: Watch a bunch of modern kids try use an Apple ][
Posted on 2014-05-26, 17:41
I don't see how this is any different from kids in the 1970s reacting to an Apple II. It's foreign and imposing and has a learning curve.
Re: Older windows game, help
Posted on 2014-05-26, 17:36
Honestly Diablo or Diablo II was the first thing I thought of; maybe one of the Heroes games? Or one of the Obsidian/Black Isle RPGs?
Re: Has anyone seen a Voodoo 5 6000 for sale in the last 3 years?
Posted on 2014-05-26, 17:30
There is one person who has at least 10 V5 6000's at last count. His hoard may have grown since the last time I heard anything about his collection which would explain the lack of them for sale recently. I believe it's Gary Donovan. Even if one did come up for sale, the big question is can you …
Re: Ultimate Socket 754 AMD System
Posted on 2014-05-26, 00:38
High proof alcohol should dissolve/evaporate fairly quickly ("quickly" is certainly relative though - I guess if you want instant evaporation that's another story :lol:). That said, good TIM (like AS5) shouldn't need chemicals to remove (I just use a shop rag and an eraser and can get good results). …
Re: Your speaker and headphone system(s)
Posted on 2014-05-25, 16:58
rfnagel: I think only two of your pictures are properly showing for me; not sure if others are having that problem. Interesting post nonetheless (it's always nice to see old gear kept alive instead of trashed). Also cool to see/hear about 4.0/quad systems in action - personally that's my preference …
Re: Ultimate Socket 754 AMD System
Posted on 2014-05-25, 16:43
I'll have to remember that. I used to just use rubbing alcohol. Arctic Silver actually dis-suggests using automotive cleaners/solvents to clean CPUs and heatsinks, their argument is that if it has any sort of oil base (which many do) it can adversely affect adhesion of TIM<-> devices and cause poor …
Re: Heatsink touching capacitors and power connector.
Posted on 2014-05-25, 16:36
On another note, the cpu fan pictured originally had the positive + negative wires connected to one 3 pin connector and the RPM wire connected to another 3 pin connector. The cooler came with an additional molex connector to plug the positive + negative 3 pin connector into it to obtain power from …
Re: Your speaker and headphone system(s)
Posted on 2014-05-24, 21:31
Is the original C&C a Frank Klepacki score? I know he did the later games, and yes the music is quite good indeed! I remember buying the "box set" for Red Alert and getting the soundtrack on a separate CD - honestly I couldn't tell you where the original game CDs are (C&C:X was a very nice/welcome …
Re: Has anyone seen a Voodoo 5 6000 for sale in the last 3 years?
Posted on 2014-05-24, 17:47
I remember seeing one a few years ago for a little over a grand, but haven't seen one since. They are quite rare (I've heard speculation that there are less than 500 total examples, all of which are pre-production boards, and not all of them are functional). Expect to pay through the teeth as well; …
Re: Retro K6-III
Posted on 2014-05-24, 16:51
My everyday PC is actually a Pentium 4 478 EE Abit IC7 MAX-III with an AGP HD 4670 which still does everything I want including HD youtube streaming. Wasn't a retro build though, just old. You downgraded me to a K6-2!! lol, I think I do have too high of hopes for a K6-III though, and that I'm …
Re: Anyone with experience with Geforce FX 5500 PCI?
Posted on 2014-05-24, 01:26
I found all FX series cards to clone under DOS / BIOS. But I haven't tried the Quadro yet to check if it does the same through dual DVI. But yes, all other Nvidia cards I tried don't clone under DOS / BIOS. My FX 1700 doesn't clone, but it isn't GeForce FX based. :dead: UPDATE Got a chance to try …
Re: eBay security breach...
Posted on 2014-05-24, 00:44
I wish I could terminate my account, but there is just so much available on eBay that I cannot get anywhere else. I think it is almost impossible to have every single last bit of your information deleted for good from eBay. It seems like these online companies are almost like a credit card …
Re: Anyone with experience with Geforce FX 5500 PCI?
Posted on 2014-05-24, 00:11
Very cool! Anyone know if the Quadro cards in clone mode through both DVI ports under DOS? I would guess no - most nVidia cards that I've owned or seen over time tend to only start up their primary monitor when running in text-only/VGA modes; it takes booting into Windows (or starting X under *nix, …
Re: Retro K6-III
Posted on 2014-05-24, 00:03
iirc the GeForce FX doesn't do MPEG2 accel without either the nVidia DVD application ("nV-DVD" - they used to give it away with certain boards, or charge for it on their website; I have no idea if you can even get it these days), or a plug-in for certain DVD player software (I think CyberDVD can do …
Re: Anyone with experience with Geforce FX 5500 PCI?
Posted on 2014-05-23, 15:41
Just to note, the FX 600 will do VGA via VGA-DVI adapters (it still has dual VGA outputs inside those DVI-I connectors). Same will apply to any other GeForce FX card with DVI outputs (and most newer cards at least up through GeForce 200 series).
Re: Retro K6-III
Posted on 2014-05-23, 15:38
EverythingOldIsNewAgain wrote: Space Marine wrote: This is why the FX5950 is the ultimate card for AGP 2x boards. No, that would be the Voodoo 5 6000 😉. /obligatory My avatar approves. 😁
Re: Time for a new case: My 440BX Tualatin system
Posted on 2014-05-22, 19:28
Haven't seen a slot-load Plextor in years, and they still look cool. Very cool build overall. I agree with retrofanatic: what is that thing on the back of the 5950? On the fan grilles - I'd agree with punching them out too; it'll make things quieter and improve airflow all at once.
Re: Anyone with experience with Geforce FX 5500 PCI?
Posted on 2014-05-22, 19:11
I'm not expecting wonders. I just want a card with DVI output which also works in DOS. AFAIK only Nvidia DVI does this to a good degree. I own the 5950FX in my 440BX setup and the DVI output there is very good. I know others have tried DVI output from an 9200 Radeon card and while it works well in …
Re: eBay security breach...
Posted on 2014-05-22, 15:36
Sigh. If a big company like Ebay cannot keep their servers secure, what does that mean for the rest of the internet? Changing passwords after breeches is becoming a common practice now. From reading the c|net article it made it sound like this was more an example of social engineering and not any …
Re: Anyone with experience with Geforce FX 5500 PCI?
Posted on 2014-05-22, 15:33
GeForce MX 4000 PCI had no problems booting with my Asus TX97 from what I recall; didn't get it into Windows and install drivers (no errors, just didn't feel like it) - booted FreeDOS and UBCD applications mostly (I remember Superscape being OK). From using the card in previous systems (faster CPUs …
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