Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-24, 07:26

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Hi, It is time for a first brief summary of the current state of my reconfiguration project. As of now, all hardware changes have been completed. Only a few deviations occurred (Retro 1: Exchanged Asus DVD with Plextor DVD, and installed an Intel network card; Retro 4: Used a new SanDisk 240GB SSD …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-23, 13:20

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...Continued from above. More pictures: Filename retro1_ssd.JPG File size 2.06 MiB Views 9409 views File comment Transcend SSD Filename retro1_psu.JPG File size 2.01 MiB Views 9409 views File comment Enermax PSU Filename retro1_fdd+odd.JPG File size 2.21 MiB Views 9409 views File comment Alps …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-23, 13:14

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But I'm not done yet... A few minutes ago I quickly made the few changes that I had planned for Retro 1 and made some pictures. I exchanged the Asus DVD for the Plextor DVD from the old Retro 2 setup because it looks nicer. And I added an Intel network card. Retro 1: System specifications: CPU: …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-23, 13:00

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...Continued from above. More pictures: retro3_ssd.JPG retro3_psu.JPG retro3_odd.JPG Again, I used another black DVD drive to keep the black-white contrast of the Fractal case. And here the alternate graphics card, could also be used in Retro 2 since it is AGP 4x. retro3_vga2.JPG Edit: - Removed …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-23, 12:55

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Hello All, another update, I had some time to continue the reconfiguring... Retro 3 is now done too. Well, the hardware. Everything was executed per plan. The final configuration is below: Retro 3 (Early XP Games): System specifications: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.4GHz Extreme Edition ( CPU-Z ) Cooler: …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-21, 07:04

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While I am sad to see retro 2 SMP/SLI system go. I agree with what you are doing. Yeah, I'm totally with you there. The whole reason for even building the SMP/SLI system in the first place was to have this cool combination of dual CPU and dual 3D accelerator up and running :-) But I'm barely using …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-20, 07:14

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...Continued from above. More pictures: Filename retro4_ssd.JPG File size 2.18 MiB Views 9552 views File comment SanDisk SSD Filename retro4_psu.JPG File size 2.11 MiB Views 9552 views File comment be quiet! Dark Power Pro PSU Filename retro4_odd.JPG File size 2.09 MiB Views 9552 views File comment …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-20, 07:10

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And yet another update! After completing the hardware configuration of Retro 2, I started with Retro 4. Since this is an entirely new system (i.e. no stripping parts and cables cables off a case) I thought it shouldn't take too long. A few days ago I already had disassembled the stock cooler of the …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-19, 06:58

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...Continued from above. More pictures: retro2_ssd.JPG retro2_psu.JPG retro2_odd.JPG I used a black DVD drive to keep the black-white contrast of the Fractal case. And here's the other graphics card for this system, my most valuable piece of hardware... retro2_v5_6k.JPG Edit: - Exchanged SSD picture …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-19, 06:50

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Hi there, Another update... This time, I got a little more done. I had some time in the evening and started disassembling the old Retro 2 and Retro 4. Then I installed the parts for the new Retro 2, as per the plan. The configuration is now as follows. Retro 2 (3dfx Glide Games): System …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-07-13, 07:43

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Hello all, Here's a first little update on the progress. I've been briefly testing the main parts to check whether they'd still work at all. So far, everything looks OK. New Retro 3: Asus P4C800-E Deluxe with Intel Pentium 4 3.4GHz EE (cooler: Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B) and 4x 1GB Kingston DDR 400 posts …

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Re: Build Log: P3/V5500/GF2Ultra Water Cooled Build - A Marriage of Retro and Modern

Posted on 2017-07-13, 06:15

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Good question :D It's probably hard to see in the pictures, but there is about 4-5mm of clearance between the backplate and the actual PCBs. I've already planned for exactly that case. I know there are three intake fans at the front of the case for the radiator, but that is restricted by not only …

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Re: Build Log: P3/V5500/GF2Ultra Water Cooled Build - A Marriage of Retro and Modern

Posted on 2017-07-12, 11:29

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First, this is really great build with a lot of work going into it, amazing! And I'm saying that although I'm absolutely not into all this case modding and UV light stuff, and always favored air cooling over water (I don't like the thought of having water running in an electrified device). I would …

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

Posted on 2017-07-12, 07:18

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I don't know how image quality relates but we can just get any modern nvidia card (even up to like the entire 900 series, and Titan-X Maxwell), load WinXP-32 and WinXP32 drivers and run up to 32x Super-Sampling AA for any older game to a point. Some older games won't run under this but most will. …

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

Posted on 2017-07-12, 06:47

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Why would you sell your only V5500? I sold mine last year too. They're only useful as a collector's item. Actual functionality and performance for gaming is easily dwarfed by many nvidia/amd cards of the time that are commonly available for cheap prices. The only reason anyone keeps a V5500 today …

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-06-30, 08:13

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[...] so you can get to play the oldest games on period correct hardware [...] Although this is what I am basically doing (at a high level), I will definitely not adhere to a strict period correctness policy ;-) For example, the 3dfx Voodoo5 5500 PCI in my Retro 1 is definitely not period correct. …

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Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2017-06-29, 14:04

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Table of Contents 1. Introduction (scroll down, original post) 2. Systems 2.1. Overview Q1 2021: Summary 3. Milestones 3.1. Initial hardware setup completed (Rev. 1 for all systems): Summary 3.2. All systems "game-ready": Summary 3.3. Grim Fandango on Voodoo5 6000: Summary 4. Interesting …

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Re: What are some of the most annoying instances of cost reduction you have encountered?

Posted on 2017-06-23, 10:51

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I'd say, in addition to everything that already has been listed: Warranties. For example, all my 3Dfx/3dfx cards came with a 10 year warranty... Fast forward to June 2015... My Evga Geforce GTX Titan X SuperClocked came with a 3 year warranty, while having a 4-digit price-tag... At least the Evga …

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Re: Do same sized 4:3 lcd's generally have the same maximum resolution?

Posted on 2017-06-14, 10:00

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It depends on what sort of panel has been used. You can get 1920x1080 as 22" monitor, but also as a 55" TV... Eizo for sure has/had 19" 1600x1200 models (e.g. FlexScan L771). Also, technically LCD screens have a single native resolution (not a set of real displayable resolutions like a CRT), and …

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Re: Has the age of the "Vista" retro PC arrived?

Posted on 2017-06-08, 14:21

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Overall I think it is a great idea to have a system for that time slot! I am currently restructuring my retro machines to remove redundancy and as a matter of fact want to resurrect my socket 775 system in order to address late WinXP games and the early DX10 titles and therefore WinVista. I want to …

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