Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-02-06, 16:06

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Against my better judgment I decided to first clean the optical units and then test them :D I know I know it's not good I did this, but man they were nasty as hell and I just couldn't connect them to a nice clean working PC :D Deep down inside I hope that al the units will work..... Most important, …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-02-04, 11:43

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Today my gut feeling was saying GO TO THE FLEA MARKET. The weather is sunny! I wanted to find a Creative CD-ROM unit for some time but I had no luck, until now :D As my CD-ROM units were getting scarce I wanted to try and see if I can rescue some from the dumpster. The Goldstar CRD-8240B (CP1) - CD- …

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Re: K6-iii with a twist.

Posted on 2017-01-31, 05:26

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OH - That K6-III is really pampered there!

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-28, 07:41

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The 5V and 12V jumper settings are indeed for: "These jumpers set the voltage supplied to the Flash ROM. It depend on Flash ROM Brand. Selections JP33 +12V 1-2 (Intel, MXIC) +5V 2-3 (SST, Winbond)" So I guess I can put that to rest. I found this in another motherboard manual. So the mistery remains …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-27, 16:06

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Might be the voltage for the BIOS chip but I cant know for sure as there is no manual available. I booted with the jumper on 5v and 12v but there was no change. Originally the motherboard didnt have any jumpers so I had to improvise a little. I found these images where the same model Acorp 5vx32 , …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-27, 11:21

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The testing of the Acorp 5VX32 Rev. 1.1 motherboard was a complete success :) The S3 Virge is in great condition too. As expected the CMOS Odin Battery went the way of the DODO bird. For this "problem" I have three potential sollutions: a) Tear the case of the Odin CMOS battery and attach a regular …

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Re: My K6 build :D

Posted on 2017-01-22, 19:38

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I had the same dilema and I settled on 128MB. My Epox EP58 MVP3C-M rev 0.8 + regular AMD K6-2, can only cache 128MB RAM so any ammount higher will inccur a perfomance penalty. Back in the day I'm sure that who bought K6-2 didnt have the money to buy even 128MB not to mention more. http://www. …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-19, 19:23

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The three completed builds (look at the first two pages) have received much needed attention . All of them were working nicely but werent really free of some quirks. 1. The 5x86 build This build was suffering from a weird resources conflict regarding the sound card ESS 1868F ISA. I tried numerous …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-13, 16:42

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New hardware found! :D HP LP2065 20" LCD S-IPS 8 ms - 4:3 1600x1200 @ 60Hz I bought this puppy from a local recycling center for the sum of ~ 55 USD, with a warranty of 2 years. Invoice, receipt the whole nine yards. NO BRAINER. They had two in stock. It has a few marks on the case, but otherwise …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-05, 05:45

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First I have to find a nice monitor and make a test bed of some sort, so that I dont have to carry them home each time I want to see if they are alive or not :) This build might get a nice case. I have some plans for a smaller new ATX case that I can buy and adapt but it's just in the realm of …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-04, 16:37

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Ladieeeessssss and geneeeeeeeeeeetlemen (announcer type shout), I present to you the finished results :D 1. The complete socket 7 cooler When I was at the flea market, this puppy was the main reason that made me to take a look at the motherboard and the other pieces of hardware. It was shining like …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2017-01-04, 09:35

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Nice weather = AWESOME pics :D Today I'll upload many pictures with the lastest additions squeaky clean :D - Acorp 5vx32, Intel 200MMX, S3 Virge,... Also soon I'll have to find a nice CRT monitor or a nice LCD to start benchmarking my stuff :D I have so many pieces I cant carry them home each time …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2016-12-28, 21:42

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WORK IN PROGRESS :D I did most of the cleanup but I need a sunny day to get the pictures I want. I think next week I'll get my wish. After the rescue of the Goldstar CD-ROM I feel confident to go and buy some more units. I might have some luck at the flea market :D in the coming weeks. There's …

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Re: DAT PACKARD BELL

Posted on 2016-12-24, 15:22

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WHAT A SCORE MATE! 😁 I dig the PC a LOT!!!!

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2016-12-23, 17:43

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THE BIG STORY! I didnt buy something hardware related for some time and I didnt feel the "urge" to go so often to the flea market as I used to, either. The few visits to the flea market were disappointing and they only strengthened my resolve to not buy parts that were tossed in non descript boxes …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2016-12-23, 12:41

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Isopropyl alcohol 99% doesnt always remove the rubbery feel/soft touch coating. It helps a lot but it takes a lot of elbow grease. If the rubberized surface has just started peeling off then it will be quite hard to remove with isopropyl alcohol.In the case of my MX518 isopropyl alcohol just made a …

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Re: Hello, World! :D - Robert B's PC builds - oogle away freely :)

Posted on 2016-12-22, 14:17

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After a trip at the local flea market, last sunday I found this puppy together with other goodies :D it was too good to pass.... PREVIEW :D with the WET motherboard :D - The process of detailed cleaning has begun! https://s29.postimg.cc/nsjeztxpf/5vx32.jpg https://s23.postimg.cc/6cqpvt7s7/5vx32_1. …

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Re: Epson AT-550L

Posted on 2016-12-01, 07:22

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What a neat little system 😀

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Re: Intel P6 Gen. 1 Retro System

Posted on 2016-11-19, 16:20

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by Robert B

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AWESOME!

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Re: Oerk's K5 in multimedia case

Posted on 2016-10-25, 16:12

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EVERGREEN! 😀 Man I love that case 😁 I've never seen a K5 in the flesh, only in pictures 😁

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