Re: Best graphics card for dos gaming

Posted on 2016-05-09, 19:58

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by tikoellner

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I was facing the same problem lately. I was struggling, as I badly wanted some rather fancy card, like Tseng Et6000 (finally got one), but the best solution is to simply get some decent incarnation of S3 Trio (64v+) etc, as these cards work with absolutely anything. Tseng was tragic with scrolling …

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Re: Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B

Posted on 2016-05-09, 15:51

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by tikoellner

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Hey. I got back from work and checked how the computer performs depending on asynchronous/synchronous clock setting (other settings unchanged, CPU @100mhz) Asynchronous (jp 10 to 1-2): 62.5 (Superscape); Synchronous (jp 10 to 2-3): 55.5 (Superscape), So, asynchronous seem considerably slower. Below …

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Re: Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B

Posted on 2016-05-09, 10:31

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by tikoellner

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Is there any "Holy Grail" among socket3 that combines all features, including double banked cache? I am open to replacing my current one. I will post my current options in the afternoon. Playing duke at 640x480 I currently get noticably below 20fps, which renders it unplayable. I believe this game, …

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Re: Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B

Posted on 2016-05-09, 09:40

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by tikoellner

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DN3D is Duke Nukem 3D, I hoped I could get some reasonable FPS on 120mhz, but it still seems bit too slow (plus, I need to get some fan, as it definatelly gets to hot at 120mhz - temporarly got back to 100mhz, where it runs cool enough). I am currently using Number Nine Motion 331 (Trio 64V+). I …

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Re: Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B

Posted on 2016-05-08, 10:06

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by tikoellner

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The improvement is quite visible - Superscape gives 83.3. Still can't play DN3D at 640x480 though 😀

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Re: Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B [fixed]

Posted on 2016-05-08, 10:00

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by tikoellner

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OK, I suppose it should be set as DX-4 120, which is 3x40mhz

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Running IBM 5x86 at 120mhz on ATC-1425B

Posted on 2016-05-08, 09:43

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by tikoellner

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Hello, I would like to try to run my IBM 5x86c-100 at 120mhZ to do some tests on ATC-1425B motherboard (for manual: http://www.elhvb.com/mboards/a-trend/1425b/ATC-1425B.html). I understand I need to get FSB to 40mhz. But which jumper refers to FSB setting? Could you please advice me on the jumper …

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Re: PAS16 sounds distorted

Posted on 2016-05-05, 11:47

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by tikoellner

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Too bad I got PAS16 version which has no line out, so I'm stuck with 4W headphone amp.

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Re: PAS16 sounds distorted

Posted on 2016-05-03, 10:40

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by tikoellner

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Update. I think I have found the reason. It seems that PAS16 has an extremely amplified output. What is more, it is set to around 80% by default. Yep, the card is EXTREMALLY loud and it almost blew my haadphones. What is more, in my case the mixer does not save the settings (I don't know why), so I …

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Re: 386to486, does it work?

Posted on 2016-05-01, 06:55

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by tikoellner

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Found some similar piece of software that claims if I install it on my 486 it will make my I7 Quad obsolete 😉 But seriously, you can't get 386 to 486 performance. Not even 486sx, I believe, not to mention dx2 66 powerhouse.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-28, 18:47

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by tikoellner

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brostenen, I kinda specialise in copyright and I don't really think that posting an ordinary photo of any elecronic device, Tseng ET4000 included, would infringe any copyright 😀 Protection only extends where there is any individuality involved, and e-bay photos are usuall devoid thereof.

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Re: PAS16 sounds distorted

Posted on 2016-04-25, 19:05

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by tikoellner

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She talked quite normally. And it was FM music that sounded bad. I tried Tyrian and Transport Tycoon as well. There are just 4 caps onboard so replacing them is quite straightforward, maybe that's the way to go.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-25, 18:39

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by tikoellner

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Just won this little fella - Hercules Dynamite 128/Video (4mb soldered MOSYS chips). I wanted some nice TSENG ET6000 for some time now. I payed 25USD - guess it's pretty much, considering that the seller does not know if this even works. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/tikoellner/ …

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Re: PAS16 sounds distorted

Posted on 2016-04-25, 18:35

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by tikoellner

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Hello tikoellner, congratulation for getting a PAS16! It's a wonderful card. Does the distortion affect the thunderboard part or FM synthesis, aswell ? I'm just asking, because they share the PAS' amplifier. Maybe the caps were gone bad. Besides, are you using an AT or ATX PSU ? The PAS16 needs the …

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PAS16 sounds distorted

Posted on 2016-04-25, 17:40

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by tikoellner

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Hello, Today I got my cheap PAS16 Plus shipped. I put it into my system for tests. Having installed the drivers, I changed mixer settings disabling any inputs, as it was suggested in one of the posts here. The good thing is that the card works. Unfortunatelly, the sound is distorted. I have compared …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-25, 09:53

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by tikoellner

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Just arrived: my Pro Audio Spectrum 16 Plus (650-0014). VERY neat condition. No scratches whatsoever, nothing (I wish my CT2760 was so pristine). Just hope it works fine. I don't actually need it (I am oficially looking for some Roland card, and don't plan push the collection any further), but it …

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Re: HxC Gotek Basics

Posted on 2016-04-23, 20:40

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by tikoellner

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There is a new video by 8bit guy that refers to GOTEK. Typical GOTEK is only 1.44mb. There are, however, also 720kb versions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWUgV09H5C0

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-21, 12:58

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by tikoellner

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I found this card on my auction site. It's Media Vision PRO AUDIO SPECTRUM 16 PLUS (650-0014 rev. C) - probably OEM (?) I know nothing about this card. Does it sound good? Was it worth 10USD equiv? 😀

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-21, 09:37

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by tikoellner

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Nothing spectacular, but I always wanted a nice trackball... http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/tikoellner/myszka-trackball-microspeed-pc-trac-db9_zpsd7wuv14b.jpg And here it is. Also arrived: Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 1 4mb) and 2x4mb 30pin simm for my AWE32 I Freakin' love those - that's …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2016-04-20, 22:03

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by tikoellner

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Nothing spectacular, but I always wanted a nice trackball... And here it is. Also arrived: Diamond Monster 3D (Voodoo 1 4mb) and 2x4mb 30pin simm for my AWE32

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