Re: 1994 PC - Reality VS YouTube

Posted on 2018-05-23, 11:37

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This is why I usually say "it's like going back into the childhood that no one really had" when I try to explain this hobby to someone else. Like, in my case, a "1996 gaming PC" usually didn't have workstation-grade motherboard, absolute maximum of RAM and soundcards aimed at amateur musicians. …

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Re: Which ISA sound card is best for DOS/98SE games?

Posted on 2018-05-19, 21:08

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by jheronimus

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Since you've mentioned you want to use MusicQuest, I'd just go with OPL3 version of AWE32. It's just a very fun card: you get proper AdLib, SB16 and expandability via SIMM30 memory modules (yay, soundfonts!). If you ever want to use external MIDI devices (the main AWE32 weakness) — just feed them …

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Re: Is 486 DX the ultimate DOS machine?

Posted on 2018-05-19, 10:36

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by jheronimus

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Less of an issue these days as there is an Ultima 7 patch out now. However, it's still a good yardstick for how software independent the slowdown tricks are. Wait, what? Link, please? UPD: I see. You're probably talking about the patch that prevents U7 from re-enabling the cache. Cool, I didn't …

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Re: Serius Sam TFE lagging with 3fdx Voodoo 5500

Posted on 2018-05-19, 09:25

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by jheronimus

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Dirilu wrote: If I cant run serius sam I am getting big problem running quake 3. Just to be clear — you've tried running Quake 3 and also got low FPS? Because I'm running Q3 on a very similar system and it runs fine.

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Re: ISA and PCI at the same time

Posted on 2018-05-18, 15:36

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by jheronimus

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Sure it's possible — I have my Slot 1 machine set up that way with two PCI soundcards and 1 ISA. Just get 3.5mm cables and reroute one card's line output into another card line input. Just avoid feeding amplified output — it might damage the receiving card.

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Re: Help me pick parts for 486dx4

Posted on 2018-05-18, 10:52

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by jheronimus

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Preferably PCI since I have never worked with VLB cards and also i find them pretty costly and hard to find :) I also wanted to use amd 5x86 from 100 to 133 mhz since I want 468 system that can play early 90’ games up to quake ať playable framerate :) also it would be nice to underclock the cpu …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-17, 22:01

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by jheronimus

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Great progress! So, basically just needed to install the DOS apps like diagnose.exe and CTCM that don't come with a Windows installation of AWE32 drivers. Got them from the official Creative site here , updated the Windows drivers as well. After using diagnose.exe to set up all the resources for …

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Re: Is 486 DX the ultimate DOS machine?

Posted on 2018-05-17, 10:48

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by jheronimus

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Perhaps a DX4-120 with VLB controller and VLB gfx? To make it special, do it on a VIP board and use SCSI controller. The CPU need to be a true 120 and not a overclocked 100, to make it really special. You're talking about running VLB at 40 MHz FSB? Yeah, I could even go with an AMD 5x86 for 4x40 (I …

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Re: Is 486 DX the ultimate DOS machine?

Posted on 2018-05-16, 22:53

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I've actually built a very similar machine (only with 5x86/DX4 from start): 1) getting a good motherboard is difficult and expensive. My requirements were very similar to yours (except for the 3v support); 2) VLB hardware is even more expensive; 3) maybe that's my karma or the desire to use 5x86/DX4 …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-16, 19:41

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by jheronimus

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Got a new D-Link KVM-121 today for 8 bucks: http://i.imgur.com/OxByaj0m.jpg It's PS/2+VGA+Audio. Holy shit it's convenient. Just press Scroll Lock twice followed by an arrow key to switch between Pentium 1 and Pentium 3 machines. I was worried that the KVM would affect the image quality (as …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-16, 10:01

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by jheronimus

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A very nice build :) I especially like the case, had it as a big tower for a P3 1GHz system once! Today, I would love to have one of those desktop variants you have here, really great looking setup :) I can't recommend the H500 case enough. It's still quite spacious, pretty well built and is …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-16, 08:02

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by jheronimus

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in Marvin \ System Specs

Besides the extremely, extremely rare, totally undocumented socket 7 frankenboards out there that actually have a functioning turbo like the one j^aws found, this isn't really possible, anyway. You can't get any machine capable of 1997 late DOS games down to 8088 speeds -- 286 at the slowest. I …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-15, 15:20

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by jheronimus

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The non-MMX is great, but if you want a little bit more flexibility, I can't say enough about the PMMX (P55). The V1, though, is a perfect choice. You'll be able to play every DOS Glide game out there. I actually picked this CPU for a couple of reasons: - I don't need MMX for DOS games (I have Slot …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-15, 13:09

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by jheronimus

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Here is what the finished build looks like for now: http://i.imgur.com/n910JGAm.jpg On the right you can see the InWin S500 tower case with the Socket 7 platform. On the left — well, the InWin H500 desktop case with Slot 1. The Roland sound modules aren't here for now because I haven't set them up …

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Re: WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-15, 13:09

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Getting AWE32 and GUS to coexist Naturally, this is the trickiest part of the build. What I've done so far: - Installed the Windows 95 drivers and software for GUS PnP from the original PnP floppies ; - Installed the setrom and setram from the original PnP CD ; - Installed the AWE32 drivers from …

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WIP: Dream Socket 7 (multiple soundcards + Voodoo)

Posted on 2018-05-15, 13:08

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Hi, all! I'm slowly working through my newest build, so I decided I'll start the buildlog. This system is pretty exciting for me, because it basically has everything I wanted in a retro machine and has been working on for the last 2,5 years. So, let's start. The "boring" Socket 7 My last build was a …

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Re: Best DOS/3.1x applications from the early 90's?

Posted on 2018-05-13, 19:56

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by jheronimus

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Well, my focus with old machines is gaming, so most of my software are utilities and stuff that is useful for games — not office software or audio players. Here is my 2 cents, though: Windows 3.11: Microsoft's TCP/IP stack. Total Commander for file management and FTP. WinImage (version 2.0, I think …

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Re: Can I run Monkey Island on 486dx 50 ?

Posted on 2018-05-11, 11:29

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by jheronimus

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Aglenoth wrote: jesolo wrote: Monkey Island 1 & 2 (original DOS versions) - yes. Later versions - you need a faster PC. Are there going to be some issues with sound or speed ? No, they're not speed-sensitive. Later versions just require Windows, though.

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Re: Super Socket 7/Voodoo 3 machine

Posted on 2018-05-11, 11:19

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by jheronimus

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Cheaker wrote: Tried to reach you in private but was not able for me due to forum restrictions. I have a question about connecting turbo button to this exact motherboard - can't do because never done this 😀 Please PM for convenience. Thanks in advance! Hi! Check your PM

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2018-05-07, 21:37

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by jheronimus

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I traded mine some time ago so I have to get it back :) WaveBlaster II ct1910 waveblaster2.jpg Could you please make a recording of E1M1 on AWE32 with WaveBlaster II? I often read that Waveblaster expands the polyphony on AWE32 (like it somehow works simultaneously with EMU8000), but could never …

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